One of the statuses I pay actual cash for (well, IHG Reward Points), is the Intercontinental Ambassadors programme. This is for three good reasons: The One Category Upgrade (which is 9/10 times a nicer room at least, and sometimes a suite) The Free Night voucher (which I value heavily when on holiday) The 4pm check-out (and this is probably the biggest use of it for … [Read more...]

It seems that the designers of British Airways seating are preparing to send its passengers into a fresh layer of hell - with an insider revealing a lot of the new short-haul cabin design And yes - this is the same refurbishment that I talked about in April last year (although what harm does a little extra press do eh?) A lot more details have snuck out now on … [Read more...]

I've been monitoring LIFT by Encore since they made a splash a couple of Aircraft Interiors Expo shows ago along with the company picking up orders for its seats. Well, it seems that LIFT by Encore snagged a customer for LOT Polish Airlines - who will use the tourist class seat on their new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 737 MAX - Image, … [Read more...]

It seems Eurowings is bucking up its game in long haul Business Class, with the airline reavealing its seats. Those who haven't seen the old Lufthansa Business Class seats should look away now. So as you can see - it's the old business class seat. Eurowings is full of puff with this release, calling it BIZ Class Drum roll: Presenting our new BIZclass! Coming soon! … [Read more...]

One of the odd things I've started covering on this blog are Overhead luggage bins. I don't know why, but it's another subject that fascinates me in terms of passenger experience (but then lots of things keep me more than amused...). American Airlines have chosen to work with Service by Airbus to provide cabin upgrades to 202 of its A321 fleet with the Airspace XL overhead … [Read more...]

Whilst some are choosing to look at Finnairs refreshed Business Class, I'm choosing a different tack. Why? Since when did I play by the book? Rather, I'm looking at passenger experience from a different angle, with Finnair working together with the Moomins. Moomins in a sledge at Helsinki Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Finnair will be re-vamping it's … [Read more...]

easyJet has been busy it seems - and has been toying around with its hold luggage charges. EasyJet Airbus A320 coming into land at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So what's new?  The hold baggage limits have changed, with two options now available instead of the singular charge A 15kg option has been introduced, with a starting price … [Read more...]

It's slipped out - but it seems that Gogo will be helping Cathay Pacific in the air by providing them in-flight wireless Internet services. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 taxing at Hong Kong Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gogo will install its 2Ku product on the wide-bodied fleets, to cover Boeing 777s and Airbus A330s across both the Cathay Pacific and Cathay … [Read more...]

For some, an end of an era occurred this week when United Airlines flew their Boeing 747 for the last time. United Airlines Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow before it was retired - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With Delta Air Lines fast behind them in withdrawing the type... who is left flying the type in passenger service? Well there's good news - or bad … [Read more...]

Most of you commented and saw my disgust at British Airways attempt at a second service. But for those of you who need a reminder of an "ambient snack  basket pass" content looks like,  see the image below. As shot aboard BA295 - London to Chicago, a 8 hour 40 minute segment.  Well, there's been some movement it seems at World Travel Market 2017 in … [Read more...]