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...]

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...]

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...]

After obtaining their first Airbus A350-900, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled the interiors of it. Let's dive inside and work through the PR fluff. SAS Business SAS Business Class - Image, SAS SAS Business will have 40 seats in a staggered 1-2-1 formation. The seat features an 18,5” IFE screen, PC and "high-power USB", with controls for the seat. The … [Read more...]

Well-Being and fitness in the air is a subject that has come up and again at trade shows and in IFE implementations recently, and it seems some airlines are making strides in this area. Air New Zealand has a different take on what has come out so far - with the airline teaming up with Les Mills Fitness to create a series of in-flight wellness exercises specifically designed … [Read more...]

There have been many times the term "once bitten, forever shy" comes to mind in life. Then there's been long term debacle of Berlin Brandenburg Airport.... and the amount of opening dates its had. Open 31st October 2020... - Image, Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg Berling Brandenburg Airport was meant to open in October 2011. And it all went rapidly downhill from that point … [Read more...]

If it's a season change, it must be time for Japan Airlines to announce a new partnership - this time with Dean and Deluca.  Japan Airlines (JAL) and Welcome Co., Ltd., operators of DEAN & DELUCA Japan, will collaborate to develop an exclusive inflight meal on select flights to North America, Europe, and Australia, starting December 1, 2019. These will be offered in … [Read more...]

British Airways yesterday re-opened its lounge at Geneva Airport, as it continues its round of refurbishment. The lounge follows the design language that British Airways have chosen since 2018 with their refurbishments and new lounges. So what's new? Firstly, the lounge has been extended to a space of 327 square metres and has different zones inside it. There's … [Read more...]

For those of you who want to run away from the crowds when travelling, sometimes the thought of using a private terminal pops into the mind. Well, if you travel to or from Manchester Airport, it's a whole new option. Dubbed "PremiAir", 23 airlines have signed up to accept passengers using it. The New PremiAir Terminal - Image, Manchester Airport.  The facility … [Read more...]

The rollout of the New British Airways Club Suite product was teased at the IAG Capital Markets day on Friday. And for those who are expecting a swift roll-out of the airlines new Business Class product, settle in - it's going to be a good six years until it's complete. Long rollout is long - Image, IAG via their Capital Markets day presentation The Club Suite is a … [Read more...]