It's been a year since I've done this, but it's time again to crack open my Intercontinental Hotels Group Ambassador Renewal Kit. For those who don't use IHG Ambassador - it's a paid-for programme that at its base level grants some useful amenities The list is reasonable, but includes: One-Category Room upgrades A complimentary weekend night voucher when booking … [Read more...]

It seems that Etihad Airways is continuing to modify its Economy Class strategy, with the announcement of an "Economy Space" product. Etihad Economy Space - Image, Eithad Airways In terms of product, this is very much an extra space economy seat, with a 36" seat pitch being offered. The airline will bring its 10 Airbus A380 aircraft with Economy Space seating by … [Read more...]

For those in the dark, the new Ryanair Luggage allowances go live today. Let's go through the new live policy - and translate Ryanair into English Ryanair Boeing 737-800 landing at Dublin Airport. Luggage landing fee extra - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. What everyone can bring aboard (without paying anything extra) 1 x item at which must fit under the seat in front … [Read more...]

KLM is launching a new style of meal service on its CityHopper services, with promises it will be more substantial and varied. These boxes will be served in European Business Class The new KLM CityHopper Box meals - Images KLM.  The new concept is snazzily called "Europe Business Class (EBC) Box." The service element will be split in two depending on the time … [Read more...]

For those of you who want the Emirates First Class Experience at home - the airline is selling some of its amenities in its store. Let's see what's they're flogging to make your home a bit like an Emirates Suite. First Class Pyjamas So if you can't afford to fly Emirates First Class (or can't be bothered to scour eBay), this might be the next best thing - in flight … [Read more...]

It seems Bang & Olufsen bagged another contract last week - with Singapore Airlines to offer their headphones in flight. More interestingly, they'll use the wireless headphones in the long-term on some of their long haul products. Initially, the airline will use the Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H9i wired headphones. B&O Beoplay H9i wired headphones - … [Read more...]

With Air France Connect announced last week by the airline, we had confirmation that Gogo would be providing coverage on the wide-body aircraft. Very little news was forthcoming about the short[haul coverage. Today, Global Eagle has confirmed it will be providing the connectivity on Air France's short to medium haul routes in partnership with Orange Business … [Read more...]

... amazingly, the answer to this is yes. Let's be honest - a currywust is a stable of Germany. Be it in an Imbiss at a rail station, on the street or so on. And normally - they're varying between passable and good. However, in my travels... I've never encountered a bad curreywurst in my travels. Until now. Ladies, Gentlemen and Frequent Flyers of all persuasions, I give you … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics have scored a couple of wins today at the APEX Expo with the airline picking up installation orders from EgyptAir and Uzbekistan Airways. Panasonic IFE System as deployed on a Lufthansa plane - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's look at EgyptAir first, which covers installation of hardware, connectivity and Media services. This will be installed on … [Read more...]

At APEX expo SkyLights announced a partnership with premium seat provider, Stelia Aerospace and InSeat Solutions to deliver a new take on the virtual reality experience. The new experience combines: A seat (in the demo case - the Stelia Aerospace Opal Seat) The AlloSky HD VR kit by Skylights InSeat Solutions massage functions The Stelia Aerospace Opal … [Read more...]