With TFL Rail starting services earlier this year, ticket gate barriers finally appeared at Heathrow Central (serving terminal 2 and 3), Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5 train stations . However - this represents a problem for passengers who are changing terminals and are using the trains. How do they use the intra-terminal shuttle without a ticket of some … [Read more...]

Christmas preparations are continuing around the world - with Emirates preparing for festive season (following on from their Thanksgiving special) So, let's dive in with menus and food, with the Christmas menu returning to the skies across all cabin classes. These will be catered out of Dubai International to select routes to Australia, New Zealand, the United … [Read more...]

I know a lot of us are well organised, and plan ahead - and by that we do a little research, and ensure we have Visas or Travel Waivers all in hand. But there is a small sub-set of passengers who do forget these things. Now, filling in such a form is stressful enough - but forgetting about it until you get to the airport can add to the stress. However, on my travels … [Read more...]

American Express is expanding its Centurion Lounge concept overseas, with one to be launched at London Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2019. Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Entrance - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The lounge will be the second one outside the USA (the first being in Hong Kong).  It will be located-post security in a 7,000ft area, featuring facilities akin to other … [Read more...]

It's been teased enough for some time, but United Airlines have placed their Premium Economy product - Premium Plus - for sale. United Premium Plus cabin - Image, United Airlines The product will fly depending on different routes and as its own fare class from 30th March 2019. It will fly on selected Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300ER and the brand new … [Read more...]

The airline that professes to being a Rooftop Bar is at it again - with Joon announcing  "CosyJoon" family seating aboard their Airbus A340 fleet It seems Joon has implemented a variant of the Skycouch products aboard it's Airbus A340-300 fleet, The CosyJoon seats are located on the 4 seats in the middle of rows 33 to 36. The seats are aimed at families as opposed to … [Read more...]

For those in the USA, Thanksgiving is around the corner. And Emirates is aiming to give passengers a taste of home, by loading Thanksgiving meals between 22nd and 25th November The meals will be be offered on flights between Dubai and US destinations. So what's being offered? Depends in your travel class. First and Business Class are in for a treat, with … [Read more...]

Finnair is investing in its products, with announcement it is to introduce a Premium Economy product in its long haul cabin, and updating the interiors of its ATR72 fleet operated by NoRRA. Finnair Airbus A350-900 Marimekko - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move to install a premium economy product follows what its Joint Venture partners are doing, and adding a true … [Read more...]