Economy Class & Beyond

Aer Lingus rolls out some progressive changes to AerClub

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Aer Lingus rolled out some welcome and progressive changes to AerClub (it's loyalty programme) - for those going through life-changing events. The airline's loyalty programme will now allow the pausing of benefits for events such as adoption, maternity or serious illness. The terms are pretty clear (section 5.16 in the AerClub terms and conditions) Members can apply … [Read more...]

JFK Terminal 8 Redevelopment: Work starts on the home of AA and BA

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American Airlines and British Airways have kicked off the work to transform New York JFK Terminal 8, with the start of the work the engineering commencing. In the end, it will look a little like this: The New and Improved Terminal 8 - Rendering, American Airlines. The work will allow British Airways to move from its current home of Terminal 7 to Terminal 8. For … [Read more...]

American Airlines to use Google technology to help translatations

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One thing that I was always grateful to my parents was them telling me to learn another language or two when I was a lot younger. And it's something I try to do when travelling just to try to get out of basic situations (because hey – knowing how to say hello, please, thank you and a few other things can really help in life). However, beyond basic phrases (as well … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines to shutter its Loop loyalty programme

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Brussels Airlines some years ago started its own loyalty programme - Loop. However, it seems that the time of Loops is over - and the airline will fold its programme on the 1st February 2020. Instead - passengers will move to Lufthansa Group's Miles and More programme.  The planned changes are as follows: All bookings including a valid LOOP number made by 31 … [Read more...]

Emirates to offer more vegan meals in January

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Emirates is taking Veganuary seriously - with the airline adding a plant-passed food option on its on-board menu for January. Vegan options in the air with Emirates - Images, Emirates. Vegan meals can be pre-booked in all flights and classes normally - but this will be the first time that Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its menus. The … [Read more...]

ZipAir Tokyo turns to JAMCO and Recaro for seats for their Boeing 787

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ZipAir Toyko (the Japan Airlines Low-Cost Carrier) is edging forward toward its first operation, with the airline lining up for a May 2020 launch. To tempt passengers, it's revealed its interiors of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Let's take a look at the possible passenger experience. First up is the colour scheme and grey is the colour.  - with this variant called "Harmony … [Read more...]

When British Airways and Heathrow Airport go the extra mile…

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During the weekend, I went to Barcelona with a friend. And for the best part of the day - it was grand for both of us. However, my friend also suffers from fibromyalgia, and as such needed support on our return leg from Barcelona, as pain was settling in for her as we arrived at the airport. We approached the check-in counter at Barcelona and explained the situation. … [Read more...]

British Airways updates its catering offering from Gatwick Airport

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It seems British Airways is continuing to invest in its product, with the airline announcing upgrades to its meal products out of Gatwick Airport. The changes will be filtered through to both the airlines long-haul and short-haul flights that operate out the airport. They affect First Club World Club Europe World Traveller Plus World … [Read more...]