Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways to offer Aviation American Gin aboard

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It seems British Airways is tapping into Ryan Reynolds star-power, with the airline to offer Aviation American Gin aboard its flights. Passengers flying across the Atlantic and all other long-haul routes will be offered it from the in-flight menu. Meanwhile, those who want to try it on short-haul can purchase it as part of the on-board Speedbird café programme for … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways ties up with Diptyque for new amenity kits

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Qatar Airways is changing its amenity kit, with them working with Diptyque for the new amenity kits. These will be initially available for First and Business Class passengers on routes across the Americas, Australia and New Zealand, in addition to A380 flights to London and Paris. The new amenity range consists of Diptyque branded bags as well as gift boxes … [Read more...]

Stella Aerospace to deliver its Equinox seat for China Airlines

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STELIA Aerospace is expanding the use of its Equinox Business Class seat, with China Airlines to take delivery of seats for the Airbus A321neo.  Equinox for China Airlines - Image, China Airlines The first aircraft fitted with this seat will enter service soon. This version of the Equinox has been customised by STELIA Aerospace and China Airlines to fit the … [Read more...]

American Airlines to move some flights around Heathrow Terminals

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American Airlines is to move some of its flights around the Heathrow Terminals, with some flights moving from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5. American Airline Boeing 777-200ER taxiing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A total of 11 daily flights will move over, serving the following destinations from Terminal 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Los Angeles Miami New … [Read more...]

Delta to offer plant-based food options onboard

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Delta Air Lines is expanding its inflight food offerings, with the airline offering plant-based food options from Impossible Foods and Black Sheep Foods. The new options will launch this month alongside the reintroduction of hot meals for Delta One and First Class customers on select flights 900 miles and greater. So what are they offering? Impossible … [Read more...]

SWISS to deliver the tastes of Lucerne aboard

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Swiss International Air Lines is updating its onboard catering on its long-haul routes, with the tastes of the Canton Lucerne. Let us see what they are offering. Swiss International Air Lines Boeing 777-300ER climbing out of Zurich -Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The offerings will be in the airline's premium products - First, Business and Premium Economy, under … [Read more...]

Finnair to deploy Panasonic’s ARC Map system

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One of the more interesting forms of IFE when there is nothing of interest on the system (apart from the sky), is the onboard map - a technology that has been innovating in the background for some time. As part of the refresh of its internals, Finnair is upgrading the maps used aboard its aircraft to use Panasonic Avionics "ARC" Map system. ARC is an … [Read more...]

SWISS unveil their first Boeing 777-300ER with a Premium Economy cabin

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Swiss International Air Lines has been working on their Premium Economy product, with the first plane now equipped and rolled out with it installed. The first aircraft to be configured with the Premium Economy product is HB-JNH. This will be deployed on SWISS’s Zurich-Miami services from the beginning of March onwards. SWISS will install the Premium … [Read more...]

LATAM unveils their new Business Class Amenity kits

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LATAM has updated their amenity kit, with them bringing local flair to their product.  The new amenity kits - called " Travel Eco Kits" are for passengers travelling in Premium Business cabins. These kits are based on local design and gradually incorporate sustainable elements. The collectable bags are designed to be reusable and versatile with a very long lifespan, … [Read more...]

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