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British Airways unvelies its new generation “Club Suite” – Coming in July!

18/03/2019 by Kevincm

It's been a long wait for this one - but it seems the press embargo has been lifted, and British Airways has for its new business class product - called "Club Suite" The seat and controls . In bed mode Privacy please. Club Suite will debut on the Airbus A350-1000 - which is due for entry into service in July 2019 According to the airline, … [Read more...]

Swiss to launch Premium Economy Product in 2021

14/03/2019 by Kevincm

Swiss International Air Lines is joining the Premium Economy game, with plans to introduce the product in 2021. The airline is planning to introduce their Premium Economy product in Spring/Summer 2021 timetable, with the cabin conversion occurring in the Autumn/Winter 2020/21 timetable They will be offering the premium economy product on their Boeing 777-300ER fleet … [Read more...]

KLM to end tax-free sales aboard their services

11/03/2019 by Kevincm

For some, it's the highlight of the journey. For others ,its just another trolly coming through the plane. It's of course, the in-flight tax-free shopping. For KLM flyers however, this is coming to an end. KLM Boeing 747-400 pushing back from Chicago O'Hare - You'll have until January 2020 to buy duty free onboard with the airline. Image, Economy Class and Beyond Duty … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways new Economy seat. Revolutionary? I think not…

06/03/2019 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways has unveiled its brand new seat at ITB Berlin today. Let's dive straight in with what we know about the seat from the announcements and presentations. Qatar Airways new economy class seat - image via https://twitter.com/qatarairways/status/1103277701446610944 The seat is a part fixed back shell - which for Economy poses an interesting dilemma. The good … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines to launch its “Boutique in the Sky” A330 refit

27/02/2019 by Kevincm

Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines is preparing to refresh its long haul routes with what the airline calls a "Boutique in the sky". Your boutique hotel in the sky - Brussels Airlines New Business Class seats (Images, Brussels Airlines) Brussels Airlines worked with JPA Design for the refit - which covers the three cabins on a long haul plane - Business … [Read more...]

Getting around Heathrow Airport for Free (or near enough nothing) 2019 Edition

25/02/2019 by Kevincm

Getting around Heathrow Airport for Free (2019 Edition) Heathrow Airport can be perceived to be expensive if you're coming in fresh off a flight, and you need to get a hotel, or need to swap terminals., and you haven't planed at all Thankfully, there are many options to help you, that cost you either 1) nothing or 2) require a contactless payment method to access a … [Read more...]

Iberia to trial in-flight Virtual Reality with InflightVR

18/02/2019 by Kevincm

As we seek to continue to be entertained at 35,000ft, Iberia and InflightVR have teamed up to start a trial in Inflight's Virtual Reality offering aboard limited Iberia services, InflightVR aboard an Iberia Business Class seat - Image, InflightVR InflightVR aboard an Iberia Economy Class seat - Image, InflightVR The service will be offered by Iberia and Inflight … [Read more...]

The return of Mobile Roaming fees in Europe for UK Citizens – if No-Deal Brexit occurs

07/02/2019 by Kevincm

In news that shouldn't surprise anyone, low-cost Mobile Phone Roaming could be a casualty that happens if the United Kingdom cannot come to a deal with the European Union over its withdrawal from the EU. ... and about two or so years to undo the roaming agreements that are out there. This will involve: Calls Texts Multimedia Messages Data Huffpost has … [Read more...]

To entertain, To Lurrrveeee – British Airways updates its IFE programming for the Valentines season

05/02/2019 by Kevincm

It seems love is in the air - or at least British Airways trying to introduce a little romance in the air, with the airline announcing updates to its In-Flight Entertainment System - with the oncoming storm that is Valentines Day. A love in of Speedbirds at London Heathrow Terminal 5 C - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A selection of love-inducing/vomit-inducing (take … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific launches new onboard menu range “Hong Kong Flavours”

30/01/2019 by Kevincm

It's rapidly coming up to Chinese New Year, and what better time for Cathay Pacific to draw on local cuisine for its menus with a new menu called Hong Kong Flavours. Some specialities like Wok fried lobster, fish ball and fish cake flat rice noodle soup and soy-braised chicken with Chinese sausage on steamed jasmine rice are being offered in flight. The menu has been … [Read more...]