It was recently World Chocolate day and Emirates chose this to highlight their offerings in their premium cabins. As I have a bit of a sweet tooth some days, this is worthy of a deeper look. In terms of the sweet stuff, Emirates serves over 11 million pieces a chocolate a year on its flights. Which is a LOT of coca, any way you shape or mould it. In First and … [Read more...]

It's been around 11 years since Singapore Airport Terminal 3 opened - with Singapore Airlines moving in as its primary tenant. With time passing it seems that Singapore Airlines wishes to improve its premium experience at the terminal, with the airline announcing some upgrades to its lounge complex. The lounges will be upgraded to offer more space and capacity - with the … [Read more...]

Whilst its fun to report on changes in the premium cabins, it is sometimes a lot more satisfying to see what is happening in the Economy cabin - and the innovation that are happening there. Delta Air Lines is stepping up to this, with changes to services on International services. In general terms: After takeoff, the airline will offer "Welcome Aboard" cocktails, … [Read more...]

With airlines waking up to some of the eco-responsibilities they need to do, airlines are open to trying new ideas to reduce the plastic waste generated in flight. Icelandair is working towards this goal, with the introduction of biodegradable cutlery. Icelandair cornstarch based cutlery - Image, Icelandair/Kaelis Icelandair partnered with Kaelis to deliver such a … [Read more...]

With Scandinavian Airlines getting ready for the Airbus A350, the airline has chosen to partner with Inmarsat and deploy is GX Aviation connectivity product for inflight broadband. The upcoming Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350 - Image, Scandinavian Airlines The Airbus A350 aircraft will have GX Aviation (Global Express) integrates and delivers to the airline by the end … [Read more...]

The British Airways World Traveller Plus Amenity Kit. For some years, it's been rather lack-lustre (to be polite). Thankfully, the airline has decided to update its softer product for Premium Economy. Let's have a look and see what goodies there are. The new amenity kit - Image, British Airways The new amenity kit unpacked - Image, British Airways The new … [Read more...]

Whilst Singapore Airlines may be saying goodbye to its older A380 frames, other aircraft are getting a refit treatment. This is the first of 14 aircraft to go through the refit process. Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 refit - Image, Airbus. The refit was conducted by SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC) in collaboration with Airbus Services. The programme was announced in … [Read more...]

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...]