Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Delta trials new customer care kits

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In the past, we've all been used to amenity kits in one form or another. Delta Air Lines is taking a modern-day spin on it as it adapts to "the new normal" The new customer care kit - Image, Delta. As passengers get used to the new norms of travelling, some it seems are forgetting essentials - like masks. Thankfully, Delta has your back as they will offer a … [Read more...]

North American carriers begin implementing requirements to wear face coverings (JetBlue, Frontier, American, Delta)

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Three carriers today in North America today announced the requirement to have face coverings when they choose to fly with them. Let's review the current state of face masks.   JetBlue JetBlue Airbus A320 at Washington Dulles Airport JetBlue was the first to announce this move and will require all customers will be required to wear a face-covering during travel … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines introduce snack bags

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Delta Air Lines has developed a new snack bag for these socially distant times… and it’s not too bad. Let’s take a look. Delta Domestic Snack Bag - Image, Delta These bags will be offered on US Domestic flights, in an effort to decrease the number of touch-points onboard an aircraft. So, what goodies can you expert in it? The bag currently contains (subject to … [Read more...]