Economy Class & Beyond

Southwest Airlines introduces luggage fees, as well as other changes – yes, basic fares on the way

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Southwest Airlines has finally given in to the temptation of revenue - and from the 28th May 2025, will charge for luggage, ending the airline's "Bags Fly Free" tagline. The luggage changes in full: The airline will  offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select fares Meanwhile, will be offered … [Read more...]

Emirates refitted Boeing 777 next destinations: London Stansted and Seoul Incheon

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Emirates is continuing to update its operations as further refitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft are completed, with two more destinations getting upgrades. The destinations in question are London Stansted and Seoul Incheon. The service to Seoul Incheon will get the updated aircraft from Boeing 777-300ER from 14th April, with the four-class aircraft operating on flights … [Read more...]

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation – Wave Three Applications (Europe) are now online

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For those travelling to the United Kingdom from Europe, the third wave of applications for Electronic Travel Authorisation (UK ETA) has gone live. We've seen previous UK ETA waves roll out so far - with the largest wave of Visa-free entry countries went live earlier this year in January. The UK ETA is required if you are planning to cross the UK Border at an airport … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Express Rail links improves, by adding local transit options too

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We've talked here about the move to Air+Rail Links - and how it helps bridge the gap to getting to your destination - but it lacks in one way - the "Last Mile" to your final destination, be it a hotel, your home, a business meeting... and so on. Lufthansa is expanding its Express Rail programme, so tickets will now be valid for local public transportation.  Bookings … [Read more...]

Lufthansa updates its short-to-medium haul business class offerings

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For those of you travelling with Lufthansa from the 26th of February, the airline has refreshed its Business Class meals for its short and medium-haul flights. New main courses - Image, Lufthansa   The updated catering offers travelers even more choice of hot and cold dishes and passengers can look forward to new delicious starters, main courses and desserts. It … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares for Ramadan both in the sky and in their lounges

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With the month of Ramadan due to begin, Emirates is preparing services and meals for those travelling during the Holy Month. # The airline will offer meal boxes for fasting customers both onboard and at boarding gates, screening an array of religious content and popular TV shows on ice, and offering traditional Ramadan dishes in the lounges. Emirates Iftar boxes at … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group activates “Find My – Share My Location”

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If you're travelling with an iPhone as your primary device and fly on Lufthansa, you might want to consider adding some AirTags to your next purchase. Lufthansa Group has activated "Find My- Share My Location" for lost devices. This is so that those with AirTags in their luggage stand an increased chance of being reunited with their sites This will apply across the … [Read more...]