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...]

It seems the mere mention of weight is enough for an airline to drop something (for example, single use plastic wrap on an amenity kit). SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) is acting in its own way to reduce weight on an aircraft - by dropping tax-free sales. SAS Airbus A340-300 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. SAS is playing the … [Read more...]

It's that season again - time to refresh your amenity kits. Delta Air Lines is kicking things off with a full refresh in all its long haul cabins.   Firstly, lets look at the business class kit, which feature a Tumi case and sleepmask, LE LABO amenities, sleep mask, and some rather nifty looking socks. The plastic wrapping that the kit has been delivered in … [Read more...]

All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced that they will be installing new seats on its domestic fleet of Boeing 777-200 and Boeing 787-8 aircraft. According to the airline, the new seats will be made of an advanced fabric to increase comfort and will offer an ergonomic storage space below the monitor for storing personal items. They will also offer a rotating table and a … [Read more...]