Economy Class & Beyond

QantasLink to deploy Bluebox Aviation Wireless IFE system

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QantasLink - the regional airline of the Qantas Group is to provide entertainment aboard its fleet, with the airline opting to install Bluebox's Wireless In-Flight Entertainment System (W-IFE) onboard. QantasLink Airbus A320 - Image, QantasLink. Bluebox Aviation Systems has been selected by QantasLink to deploy its Bluebox Wow W-IFE system on QantasLink’s … [Read more...]

Lufthansa introduces new Short-Haul Business Class Catering

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Whilst we've been enamoured with the adventures of FlySoPlane and his home Airline Kitchen series, Lufthansa is preparing its new business class catering concept. Let us see what is on offer. Short haul meal-time changes - Image, Lufthansa The new concept is called  "Tasting HEIMAT". Or what Lufthansa calls the taste of home. It is being rolled out … [Read more...]

British Airways introduces Roast Dinners at 35,000ft

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British Airways is updating its catering offer, with what it calls ‘Best of British Menus’, with the September edition featuring a traditional British Roast dinner to be served at 35,000ft and above. Roast Dinner in First - Image, British Airways  . Roats in Club World - Image, British Airways  Which cabins will serve it? The airline’s … [Read more...]

Geven Seating unveil their new Economy Seat – Introducing “Elemento”

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Geven and PriestmanGoode have unveiled their new seat - The Elemento economy seat. Elemento by Geven, Rendering, Geven The Elemento is the first model of the Next Generation family line and design elements by Geven, with input from PriestmanGoode. The Elemento is part of the partnership's project to create an entirely new line of next-generation seats, focused on … [Read more...]

Geven delivers new seats for S7 Airlines

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Geven Aircraft Seats and Interiors have been busy, with them completing the delivery of the first shipset of its Essenza economy class seat and Comoda Business Class seats for S7 Airlines. The seats will be installed on S7 Airlines new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The installation follows a partnership between Geven and S7, which started in 2017, where Piuma EVO economy … [Read more...]

Iberia updates its hold luggage fees – be prepared to pay…

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Spanish Carrier Iberia is updating its luggage charges for those of you who want to take a bag in the aircraft hold.And it marks a new luggage weight standard.  15, 23 or 32kg of luggage? Check when you book... The airline is marketing this move as a “sustainability move”, to encourage passengers to pack less.  These new baggage options will be offered … [Read more...]

British Airways introduces at hotspot map

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We all know that travel restrictions are... what's the term... confusing at best. British Airways is trying to help its passengers with a new interactive map You can find the map at  https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements#requirements The new page is in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, which has … [Read more...]

Helvetic Airways to offer new catering options

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With Helvetic Airways starting a base at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg the airline is offering an updated inflight catering offering. The new Helvetic Meal Service - Image, Helvetic Airways. This will be offered on flights operated by Helvetic Airways from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Bern Belp Airport. Flights operated on behalf of SWISS will … [Read more...]

The Speedbird Cafe returns (Short Haul Catering) for British Airways

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For those of you travelling aboard British Airways EuroTraveller cabin, Buy-on-board is coming back, with the SpeedBird Cafe coming back to the air. In a slightly different form. British Airways has today unveiled its new in-flight digital ordering platform. It will allow you to order additional snacks and drinks mid-flight and have them directly to their seat. The … [Read more...]