Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates adds Premium Seating capacity to four cities

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Emirates is adding new premium capacity to its routes, with the airline layering more of its Airbus A350 as well as retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s, with the Premium Economy cabin making its presence known. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The addition of the latest Premium Economy and Business Class seats on more scheduled services … [Read more...]

Eurowings places its Premium BIZ seats for sale… with a big markup

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After teasing us with their Premium BIZ product, Eurowings has finally placed it on sale. And I hope you've got deep pockets, if you want to try it. Eurowings PremiumBIZ - Image, Eurowings Premium BIZ seat will be priced as an upgrade for those who value more space, privacy, and service when travelling. The Premium BIZ seat will make its debut on 22 November 2025, on … [Read more...]

SWISS unveils its SENSES First Grand Suite

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SWISS has unveiled its new First Grand Suite, as part of its SWISS Senses rollout. SWISS Senses - First Grand Suite, Image SWISS The new SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single spacious and self-contained space that can serve as a bedroom, an office or a meeting room according to the airline. The suite is aimed at top premium travellers … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines to partner with Crunchyroll for In-Fight Anime

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For those who love anime, you might not need to download your entire favourite series for when you fly, as Delta Air Lines has partnered with Crunchyroll to deliver Anime to the In-flight entertainment screen Crunchyroll will offer what it describes as a "specially curated" selection on Delta flights later this year as in-flight entertainment on seatback screens. … [Read more...]

airJapan launches an in-flight Gatchapon campaign 

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Gatcapon (or Gacha's) are in vogue, be it in loot boxes, paid game content, and the machines dotted over the world. But in the real world, airJapan has launched a gacha campaign Does luck favour you? Image, airJapan.  Between 25th July to 31st August, airJapan's event "Catch Summer Memories Onboard! AirJapan Gacha!" will run. This initiative was inspired by Gachapon, … [Read more...]

Saudia activates Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature

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Saudia has joined other airlines in offering Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature to help with Baggage (and lost item) Recovery. The airline has implemented Apple’s Share Item Location feature to privately and securely locate lost or delayed bags containing an AirTag or Find My network accessory and reunite them with passengers As part of this initiative, … [Read more...]

American Airlines to deploy 777s between New York and Los Angeles, with Premium Economy

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It seems that American Airlines is changing up its New York to LA route, with plans to operate widebody aircraft on this route. This is being introduced under the pretence of the introduction of Premium Economy seating on this route. Thus, on this route, Business, Premium and Main Cabin (with Main Cabin Extra) will be offered. As such, the First Class service that was … [Read more...]

European Union sets the date for its Entry/Exit System to start, whilst jacking up ETIAS costs

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For those travelling to Europe from a non-EU country, there's more news dropping about the Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Entry/Exit System (EES) For those waiting for EES to start, it will start going live on the 12th October. The EES is an automated system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic maps out a more premium future

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Virgin Atlantic recently announced planned changes to its fleet, as well as the premium options its passengers are demanding. Let's see what's happening with some major premium seating increases. Boeing 787-9 fleet The airline’s Boeing 787-9s will boast a full cabin redesign, introducing new seating in all three cabins. The cabins will be inspired by the airline's own … [Read more...]