JetBlue has been talking the transatlantic game for some time. Well, it seems they've amped up their game today, with details revealed about their refreshed business class products. Let's take a look at them. The airline will use the Thompson Aero VantageSolo seat (and being a launch customer for the seat). This seat is optimised for narrow-body business class … [Read more...]

After announcing that it would start charging for on-board food and drink Lufthansa has released the first images of the new short to medium-haul catering.Lufthansa will partner with dean&david - an "a young gastronomy company" from Munich for food offerings. This will be available on flights with a duration of at least 60 minutes.  Gate Gourmet, Lufthansa's new main … [Read more...]

With M&S Food going away from British Airways Euro Traveller, there's been a lot of speculation what is going to replace it. Well, British Airways has finally announced whose products will feature onboard. Welcome, Speedbird Cafe, designed by Tom Kerridge. Tom Kerridge - Image, British Airways.  British Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, who has designed several … [Read more...]

Emirates confirmed it will be using its latest Airbus A380 equipped with Premium Economy seat on its Dubai to London Route. Although - good luck buying a premium economy seat. Emirates Premium Economy - Image, Emirates The aircraft will operate on as EK003/004 - scheduled to depart Dubai daily at 14:30hrs, arriving at 18:20hrs in London Heathrow. The return flight … [Read more...]

With the delivery of a new Airbus A380, Emirates have has finally unveiled its Premium Economy product. Let us dive in and see what there is and what pitfalls there are. The Seat The core part of any premium economy product is the hardware - in this case, the seat. Even with all the embellishments, the seat is a Recaro PL3530. The customized seat design is a result of a … [Read more...]

We may be in the middle of a pandemic, but festivities are in the air with Qatar Airways going all in this year. The airline will bring festive menus as well as decor and what it calls "heartwarming moments" both in the air and on the ground.  A festive time in Qatar Airways QSuites - Image, Qatar Airways. Passengers departing to and from Qatar Airways’ … [Read more...]

Lightweight seats are a bone of contention sometimes - with them being stripped down in terms of weight, whilst sometimes leaving the impression of less passenger comfort. Frontier Airlines has announced it is to utilise the Recaro SL3710 - again a lightweight and slim seat. The Frontier Airlines version of the Recaro SL3710 - Image, Frontier Airlines Let's go through … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines has announced it will start a new service - called JAL Covid-19 Cover, as part of its JAL FlySafe program to provide reassurance and support to passengers. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond/ The JAL Covid-19 cover service is provided by Allianz Travel. It includes coverage of up to €150,000 in total … [Read more...]

We all know travel has been more than a little light this year, however, Finnair want to take you to Santa in Lapland. Virtually of course. Your virtual A350 awaits - Image, Economy Class and Beyond From 25 December, Finnair will offer eight ‘flights’ using virtual reality to transport lucky families and children to visit Santa in his hometown of Rovaniemi. The … [Read more...]