Economy Class & Beyond

Heathrow to offer Fast-Track Arrivals from £25 a time. Worth it?

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Heathrow Airport has introduced a new wheeze to make money out of passengers - a Fast Track Arrivals Service.  Is it worth it? What's the offer? Let's face it - there's nothing more annoying than getting off an aircraft and standing in a queue to be let into a country for an hour. There are Fast Track Arrival lanes, which are offered in some terminals (to allow premium … [Read more...]

Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions

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With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a … [Read more...]

Air Canada expands its Air+Rail options, with Lufthansa Rail Express

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Air Canada is expanding its Air+Rail operation with an extension of its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn. This agreement will allow for intermodal itineraries to be booked in one reservation, offering greater flexibility, more choice, and added convenience to connect with Air … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways enhance lounge access benefits for passengers with status passengers from 1st July

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As ITA Airways continues to be further borgified by the Lufthansa Group, frequent flyer benefits continue to be extended. Lufthansa Frequent Travellers (sometimes known as FTL status)  will be able to use the ITA Airways lounges from July 1, 2025 and thus benefit from an even more comprehensive lounge network. This will significantly expand the lounge network, especially … [Read more...]

SkyTeam reopens its refreshed shared lounge in Vancouver, Canada

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SkyTeam has been busy in the background and has refreshed its Shared Lounge in Vancouver, Canada. The lounge is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers.  The fully refurbished lounge features a refreshed modern design, upgraded furniture and an updated layout that introduces dedicated areas for relaxation or productivity. This updated … [Read more...]

United Airlines partners with Spotify for content

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United Airlines and Spotify today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that delivers an even more entertaining travel experience in the sky, with 450+ hours of content now available for free on the airline's seatback screens. The move marks the first time Spotify has offered audiobooks and video podcasts onboard an airline, allowing United Airlines flyers to enjoy … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific introduces new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings for Business class customers

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Food is an important part of the passenger experience, especially in Business Class. Cathay Pacific is leaning into this, with its new ‘Chinese Classics’ dining offerings. The new offering is inspired by the Eight Great Cuisines of China and will complement the airline’s “Hong Kong Flavours” and “International Favourites”. According to the airline, the Eight Great … [Read more...]

Eurowings to introduce a Business Class Seat for Medium Haul Services

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In a move that could be a game changer, Eurowings is to deploy 2 by 2 Business Class Seating on its medium-haul services. Coming to Eurowings soon - Image, Eurowings.  Introduced as "Premium BIZ Seat", it is aimed at the longer medium-haul services the airline operates. Like a lot of European Airlines, Eurowings currently uses a 3-3 configuration for business … [Read more...]

Five Guys to open an outpost at Heathrow Terminal 5

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For those British Airways Silvers facing the loss of their precious lounge access, there may be some good news, with Heathrow Airport and Five Guys planning to open a store at Terminal 5. Five Guys in Birmingham City Centre (Bullring) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  This new Five Guys restaurant will be the first opening in a UK or a European airport. There … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific enables Apple’s Find My Share Item Location – for “those” occasions

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It seems another airline is adopting Apple’s Find My Share Item Location - this time, it's  the Hong Kong Airline Cathay Pacific  Passengers can now use Apple’s Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the location of their AirTags or Find My network accessories with Cathay Pacific’s baggage service teams to more quickly locate their missing or delayed … [Read more...]