Economy Class & Beyond

Brussels Airlines to launch its “Boutique in the Sky” A330 refit

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Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines is preparing to refresh its long haul routes with what the airline calls a "Boutique in the sky". Your boutique hotel in the sky - Brussels Airlines New Business Class seats (Images, Brussels Airlines) Brussels Airlines worked with JPA Design for the refit - which covers the three cabins on a long haul plane - Business … [Read more...]

Iberia to trial in-flight Virtual Reality with InflightVR

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As we seek to continue to be entertained at 35,000ft, Iberia and InflightVR have teamed up to start a trial in Inflight's Virtual Reality offering aboard limited Iberia services, InflightVR aboard an Iberia Business Class seat - Image, InflightVR InflightVR aboard an Iberia Economy Class seat - Image, InflightVR The service will be offered by Iberia and Inflight … [Read more...]

To entertain, To Lurrrveeee – British Airways updates its IFE programming for the Valentines season

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It seems love is in the air - or at least British Airways trying to introduce a little romance in the air, with the airline announcing updates to its In-Flight Entertainment System - with the oncoming storm that is Valentines Day. A love in of Speedbirds at London Heathrow Terminal 5 C - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A selection of love-inducing/vomit-inducing (take … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific launches new onboard menu range “Hong Kong Flavours”

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It's rapidly coming up to Chinese New Year, and what better time for Cathay Pacific to draw on local cuisine for its menus with a new menu called Hong Kong Flavours. Some specialities like Wok fried lobster, fish ball and fish cake flat rice noodle soup and soy-braised chicken with Chinese sausage on steamed jasmine rice are being offered in flight. The menu has been … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific introduces “The Sanctuary” – A Mindfulness and Wellness hub at Hong Kong International

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Sometimes when travelling you do need to take a break - mental or physical away from the strain of travel. Cathay Pacific has their answer to this called "The Sanctuary". The Sanctuary - Image, Cathay Pacific  This is a dedicated Yoga and Medication space, located inside The Pier lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. The Sanctuary was opened in conjunction … [Read more...]

Emirates quietly introduces new baggage weight restrictions on cheap fares

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It's not all gold and glitz on Emirates - and news coming out that weight restrictions on checked luggage are starting on tickets booked on or after the 4th February. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. For routes that operate by weight The main changes are in the Economy Cain where the value fares (Special and Saver) take a … [Read more...]

Japan becomes a bit more expensive with a new departure tax

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I've got to admit that some of my most enjoyable travels over the past few years have been when I visited Japan. However, it was always a place to double or treble my spending budget when I travelled. Well, you're going to need to budget a bit more with Japan imposing a new departure tax. The Shibuya Scramble Crossing - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The … [Read more...]