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Emirates selects Thales AVANT UP IFE System for its Airbus A350 fleet

08/09/2022 by Kevincm

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Emirates is to introduce some high-quality IFE systems on their upcoming Airbus A350, with the airline selecting Thales’ AVANT Up system with Optiq displays. As we've discovered in this blog, the Thales’ AVANT Up system features Optiq 4k QLED HDR displays - the only aircraft displays using Samsung’s QLED technology to immerse viewers in more than a … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines and Brussels Airport launch passenger “self drop”

08/09/2022 by Kevincm

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Self-Dropoff for luggage can speed passengers through the pain of check-in. Brussels Airport and Brussels Airlines have updated their offering, The new system was introduced in the summer, allowing passengers to check in their baggage themselves at the airport. Using their boarding pass, passengers for short and medium-haul destinations operated by Brussels Airlines … [Read more...]

When Anime/Manga and Airlines collide: ANA to debut “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” special aircraft

05/09/2022 by Kevincm

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For those who love anime, the Demon Slayer franchise and who can get into Japan. there's a new ANA especially livery aircraft - the third in the family. ANA Group began its collaboration with the anime in December 2021, and the first aircraft with "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" livery entered service on domestic routes on January 31, 2022, and the second aircraft on … [Read more...]

easyJet to trial lounge access for FEXIfare ticket holders

02/09/2022 by Kevincm

a room with a glass wall and a table and chairs

easyJet will be offering access to its Gateway Lounge for all FLEXIfare customers, providing you are travelling from London Gatwick between 1st September and 30th November 2022. The offer, which is being trialled from 1st September until 30 November, is also available to any FLEXIfare customers who have already booked to travel between these dates. easyJet’s … [Read more...]

Emirates to scale up four-class Airbus A380 network (with Premium Economy Seats)

01/09/2022 by Kevincm

an airplane on the runway

With Emirates preparing to conduct a major refit of its Airbus A380 fleet to have four-class seating installed  (along with other cabin upgrades), the airline is working on its deployment post-refit. Emirates Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will add its retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium … [Read more...]

Star Alliance offers paid-for access at Rio De Janeiro Airport

25/08/2022 by Kevincm

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Star Alliance is increasing access at Rio De Janeiro Airport Lounge... for a fee. Star Alliance has expanded its paid lounge access service to its lounge at the Rio De Janeiro Airport. Looking at the access rules, Star Alliance Gold members,  and passengers in eligible cabin classes on Star Alliance member airlines will not need to pay to use it. This … [Read more...]

Dublin Airport opens its new runway

24/08/2022 by Kevincm

a group of people holding a large sign

The new North Runway at Dublin Airport was formally brought into service today, and saw its first departure  - a Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 heading off to Eindhoven.     North Runway at Dublin Airport is officially open... Ryanair flight FR1964, bound for @EINairport, took off shortly after 12 noon off 28R in a westerly direction. A proud moment … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport to drop capacity limits

23/08/2022 by Kevincm

Gatwick airport overhead view - image, Vinci

It seems things are getting more than back to normal for Gatwick Airport as it prepares to drop its capacity limits. During the first half of the year, Gatwick has revised its traffic forecasts for 2022 to 32.8m passengers as a result of increased demand. The increased demand created significant operational challenges across the entire aviation sector, which Gatwick … [Read more...]

Qantas apologies to its frequent flyers – offers bonuses

22/08/2022 by Kevincm

Qantas Boeing 787-9 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Qantas is doing something that some airlines need to do occasionally - saying sorry to its customers. Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from arriving from Perth - Image, Economy Class and Beyond   The airline is reaching out to its customers to formally apologise for recent operational challenges and thank them for their patience as it recovers.  It is rolling out a range … [Read more...]

Emirates begins its fleet interior upgrade

18/08/2022 by Kevincm

a man wearing a mask and gloves in an airplane

As teased in its last update, Emirates is kicking off what it calls "its largest known fleet retrofit project". The programme will upgrade entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft as part of an investment for Emirates’ customers “fly better” in the coming years. Whilst the main programme officially commences in November, the … [Read more...]

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