As airlines continue to struggle, they’re coming up with ways to sell... well... anything to keep money rolling in. Finnair is no exception, this time selling Blueberry Juice.  To be on sale soon -Image, Finnair. The airline making its signature blueberry juice drink to available to buy in supermarkets across Finland. It will be sold at a selection of over 300 … [Read more...]

Some passenger experience highlights from Iberia, who are on-track to restart their onboard meal service, as well as reopen its premium Dali lounge at Madrid. Long haul catering aboard Iberia, with DO&CO helping out - Image, Iberia It seems that Iberia is catching up, with the airline turning to DO&CO for the provisioning of meal services onboard their services. … [Read more...]

Whilst there maybe a reduced network, Singapore Airlines is rolling out its new food offerings on short-haul and regional flights in Economy Class. New food offerings coming to Singapore Airlines - Image, Singapore Airlines The new food offerings will be offered from the 1st December for flights under 3 and a half hours on Singapore Aiirlines and SilkAir flights. … [Read more...]

KLM is upping the passenger comfort stakes with it ordering the Recaro SL3710 seat, launching the product on the Boeing and Embraer platforms.   Recaro BL3710 (top) and SL3710 seats - Image, Recaro. In total, KLM ordered more than 5,500 seats of the SL3710, as well as 2000 seats of the BL3710. , which are slated for delivering starting in … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines is planning to continue its middle-seat blocking policy, extending it for departures until 30th March 2021. Delta Airbus A320 arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The seat blocking on Delta works by blocking the selection of middle seats in Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin via the Fly Delta app or online. … [Read more...]

In a move that could be deemed “well, that took long enough to happen”, Lufthansa Group is to move away from free catering in economy class, and will offer buy-on-board across its airline family.  Non stop snacks? Chargeable in the future - Lufthansa A320neo with a catering truck attached, Image Economy Classs and Beyond.  The new catering option will be … [Read more...]

With the spectre of a European second wave of COVID-19 ahead, The Aurora Group is planning to offer testing to guests whilst staying at its Airport Hotels at Heathrow Airport. Sofitel Heathrow - Image, The Aurora Group. The package will initially be introduced at the Aurora Group’s luxury hotel  connected to Heathrow Terminal 5, the Sofitel London Heathrow, … [Read more...]

Unlike some airlines who dreamed of being a rooftop bar, Emirates had a bar in the sky - until COVID-19 slammed it shut. Well - there's good news, as the airline is opening its bars backup on its Airbus A380 aircraft. On top of that, it is opening its showers and resuming its normal services in all classes. A roof-top takeaway - Image, Emirates. As well as the … [Read more...]

With more people making the move to Vegan or plant-based food, airlines are in a prime position to offer a product tailored to that need. Qatar Airways is therefore adding a Vegan option to its Business Class, served a la carte (as opposed to pre-ordering them).  Vegan Meals - now served from the menu - Image, Qatar Airways. The airline will offer its first range of … [Read more...]

Whilst there may be other things in the world going on, KLM isn’t letting that get in the way of traditions, as it releases its 101st delft house that will be offered to World Business Class passengers. The new house was released on the 7th of October. It is a miniature replica of the 800-year-old building "Die Mariaen" (now known as "De Moriaan") in … [Read more...]