Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa reopens its First Class Lounge at Frankfurt Airport

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Lufthansa is taking steps towards normality, with the airline planning to reopen its First Class Lounge at Frankfurt Airport from 1st June.  The lounge is being reopened in response to declining infection rates and the easing of travel restrictions - with more people want to fly again. The First Class Lounge will be the first major First Class … [Read more...]

easyJet to offer discounted testing options

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easyJet is working closer with testing provider Collinson to make testing easier and more affordable for its customers. easyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With testing being a requirement for travel, they are both attempting to making it easier and more affordable for customers to prepare to fly. The full prices … [Read more...]

Iberia reveals its new Pre-Order food offerings

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For those of you thinking of food when travelling with Iberia, the airline has launched its pre-purchase programme for its Short to Medium Haul passengers in Economy Class. Iberia Salmon Poke Bowl - Image, Iberia. Iberia calls its new service “Deliverfly”, with will aim to s the customer experience and reduces waste on the aircraft. The service is … [Read more...]

Geven announces their new SuperEco seat

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Geven have been working away and have unveiled their new Economy Seat. Let us look at what is being offered. The Geven SuperEco - Rendering Geven.  The SuperEco is designed for the high-density cabin, offering comfort, and living space, whilst reducing annoyances like weight, cost of ownership, in a simple and easy-to-maintain nature. It is … [Read more...]

JetBlue places JFK to London Tickets on sale

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Well, it's done and dusted - JetBlue will have put its tickets to London on sale, with the airline managing to obtain slots at London Heathrow Airport and Gatwick Airport. Services from New York JFK to London Heathrow will kick off the JetBlue party on the 11th of August, whilst a service to London Gatwick will kick off on the 29th of … [Read more...]

The long road to TAP Miles&Go status match

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With the glimpse of travel opening up... I feel the need to diversify. And as we all know, the longer you have been playing with frequent miles diverse it gets. However, last year TAP Air Portugal opened Miles&Go to people who wanted to join their programme with a status match and miles purchase. The status match programme is still running at the time of writing and … [Read more...]

American Airlines introduce new amenity kit bags

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Admittedly, there is one thing I love when I fly in a premium cabin on a long-haul segment and that's the amenity kit. American Airlines is introducing their new kits for their premium passengers. American Airlines is introducing new onboard amenity kits for premium cabin customers in partnership with Shinola and D.S. & Durga. The new amenity kits, which are … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines re-introduce onboard chef

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Normality is a thing that's been hard for the past year and a bit. Turkish Airlines are seeking to make their business class offering a bit more normal with the onboard chef back aboard. The return of the Turkish Airlines onboard chef (and in the real world, they'll have face coverings on too) - Image, Turkish Airlines The onboard chefs made their way back aboard the … [Read more...]

Schiphol introduces new security scanners… with no need to remove electronics or liquids!

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Amsterdam Schiphol airport has taken a major step forward in passenger experience, with the airport introducing new CT scanners at all of its security areas. This means that you will not have to remove liquids, gels or electronics from your hang baggage. Let us explore. The news scecutiy area at Depatures 1 with CT Scanners - Image, Schiphol Airport This is operation … [Read more...]

Pulling it together – The KLM Boeing 737-800 upgrade

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We've seen over the past few weeks various announcements for KLM as they select the parts to upgrade their Boeing 737-800 feet. Lets see how they pulled it together into a cohesive onboard product. Before and After - the KLM Boeing 737-800 upgrade. Seating As we know KLM chose Recaro Aircraft Seating for replacement seating on their Boeing 737-800 - the BL3710 and … [Read more...]