Economy Class & Beyond

US Department of Transportation to distribute face coverings

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The US Department of Transportation is taking steps to help passengers to protect themselves when travelling, with the agency preparing to distribute nearly 100 million face coverings. Face masks are needed at most airports. Some face masks will be distributed in airports if you're lucky (O'Hare Terminal 5 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond) The face coverings will be … [Read more...]

British Airways updates its meal services

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British Airways is taking steps to improve its onboard meal service, with new bento-style boxes being offered from the 16th June. To quote a famous Youtuber Akidearest... what's in the box? - Image, British Airways   British Airways had to make temporary adjustments to their onboard catering while they worked on a new solution with our catering suppliers that … [Read more...]

British Airways finally reacts – extends Executive Club status

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British Airways.... oh where to start. In recent weeks, it hasn't done a great job for itself. Apart from penny-pinching with service, selling art and threatening their pilots and crews with new contracts, their customers have been left in the dark in loyalty terms of what is happening next. When the pandemic broke, the reduced its requirements to earn elite status by 30% … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds health screening questions to check-in

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United Airlines is updating its check-in process, with health questions now added. The process - called "Ready-to-Fly" asks customers to confirm they have not experienced COVID-19-related symptoms in the 14 days before flying. It's part of the "United CleanPlus" initiative that the airline is rolling out. It asks customers to review a checklist, and click accept during … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport to reopen North Terminal

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Gatwick Airport is gearing up for more traffic, and is preparing to reopen the North Terminal. The main messages from Gatwick Airport The North Terminal will reopen on the 15th June. In line with this, operating hours at the airport will increase to 06:00 to 22:00 daily (compared with the limited runway and terminal opening hours that were put in place in March) The … [Read more...]

American Airlines to resume European routes, increase Domestic routes and open Admirals Lounges

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American Airlines is starting to climb up from the bottom, with Domestic and International routes returning, and Admirals Clubs reopening. American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Climbing out of O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Domestic Capacity American Airlines is going to offer 55% of the flights it offered last year within the United States of America. Routes will be … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic prepares to take to the air again

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For some months, Virgin Atlantic has curtailed its passenger flying programme, opting to operate as a cargo operation only. That change on the 20th July, when they will resume flying passengers again. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It's a welcome sign that the airline is readying to take passengers aboard its … [Read more...]

Safran Seating introduces new seating protection options

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It seems seating manufacturers are adjusting to a life beyond COVID-19, with seats to match. Safran Seating (part of Safran Group) introducing new products to help adapt to the future of travel Safran and Universal Movements - Interspace Portfolio. Safran has partnered with Universal Movement, they will be offering the Interspace equipment which improves premium economy … [Read more...]

Etihad launches “Etihad Wellness”

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As airlines continue to spin up services, wellness continues to be an important thing (with no thanks to COVID-19). Etihad Airways answer to this is "Etihad Wellness" So what is Etihad Wellness? It's a hygiene programme which combines customer information, onboard cleaning and also, the introduction of "Wellness Ambassadors" who will provide essential travel health … [Read more...]