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...]

It's always a customer-friendly move to charge for something that was free in the past. Actually - it isn't.  Sadly it seems, Gatwick Airport is planning to charge £5 for the privilege to drop off passengers at its forecourts. Gatwick airport overhead view - image, Vinci The airport will introduce the charge next year - although no date has been set yet. The … [Read more...]

It seems that JetBlue is to follow other airlines, and is to offer pre-departure COVID-19 testing in partnership with Vault Health. JetBlue Airbus A320 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond JetBlue describes the kit as a "reliable at-home test option provides convenience to customers wanting peace of mind and those who must secure a … [Read more...]