Heathrow Airport is investing in new security equipment - with the introduction of CT security scanners at its terminals. Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye (right); Aviation Minister Baroness Vere (Centre) on the launch of the CT Scanning upgrade program - Image, Heathrow Airport  The airport is investing over £50 million in computed tomography (CT) security equipment … [Read more...]

We've had planes painted in retro paint jobs, marmite and now, British Airways launch their own English Sparking Wine. British Airways English Sparkling Wine - Image, British Airways The new sparkling wine will be from the 1st July 2019. It will be featured in British Airways First Class on long haul routes, as well as The Concorde Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5.  For … [Read more...]

It seems the mere mention of weight is enough for an airline to drop something (for example, single use plastic wrap on an amenity kit). SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is acting in its own way to reduce weight on an aircraft - by dropping tax-free sales. SAS Airbus A340-300 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. SAS is playing the … [Read more...]

It's that season again - time to refresh your amenity kits. Delta Air Lines is kicking things off with a full refresh in all its long haul cabins.   Firstly, lets look at the business class kit, which feature a Tumi case and sleepmask, LE LABO amenities, sleep mask, and some rather nifty looking socks. The plastic wrapping that the kit has been delivered in … [Read more...]

All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced that they will be installing new seats on its domestic fleet of Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 787-8 aircraft. According to the airline, the new seats will be made of an advanced fabric to increase comfort and will offer an ergonomic storage space below the monitor for storing personal items. They will also offer a rotating table and a … [Read more...]

We hear a lot about 5G and how it will deliver this or that - but one of the interesting announcements is that Gogo will be using 5G to deliver Air-To-Ground connectivity.   The Gogo 5G Air-To-Ground (ATG ) network will target business aviation aircraft, commercial regional jets and smaller mainline jets operating within the contiguous United … [Read more...]

Bluebox Aviation continues to add customers to its roster - this time adding Royal Jordanian. who will be using their product on board their narrow-body operation. Bluebox Wow Wireless IFE server  - Image, BlueBox. Royal Jordanian to deploy Bluebox Wow Wireless IFE system< across its Airbus A319 and A320 fleet - split across 4 Airbus A319 and 6 A320 … [Read more...]

Whilst a lot of people use Heathrow Express to get between London and Heathrow, the cheapest way of getting between the City and Airport is by Underground via the Piccadilly Line and London Underground. However, this is going to be a bit more trouble this long Bank Holiday Weekend, with the line Piccadilly Line shut between Hammersmith, Heathrow and Uxbridge this … [Read more...]

For those coming to the UK from certain countries outside the European Union, it can be a royal pain waiting in line to clear UK immigration. Well, for seven nationalities - they will now be able to clear the UK Border using ePassport gates. ePassport Gates at London Heathrow Terminal 5 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. From 20th May (today), visitors to the UK … [Read more...]