The rollout of Lufthansa's Allegris refresh (comprising of new first-class suites, business class, premium economy and economy seats) continues, with the airline settling on its operations for Summer 2025. The planned list from 30th March includes; San Francisco Shanghai Chicago O'Hare New York-Newark (from April 15) San Diego Charlotte (continuously … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus is updating its amenities for its passengers, with some improvements both in its business and economy class cabins. In Business Class Dining options will change with the introduction of a new seasonal spring menu. On westbound flights, the new Business Class menu includes smoked salmon with crisp samphire in a citrusy dressing, and skin-on thyme and parsley … [Read more...]

For those of you who travel with Apple devices and use AirTags (as well as other "Find My" compatible devices), Virgin Atlantic is the latest airline to integrate this function if your luggage decides to sprout legs when travelling. Passengers who have these can now use the new Share Item Location feature to privately and securely share the location of their AirTag or Find … [Read more...]

In a press release snuck out yesterday, the UK Home Office bowed to industry pressure and removed the requirement of a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for airside transit. For now. The Home Office said in its move. Following feedback from the aviation industry, the government has agreed a temporary exemption for passengers who transit airside, and therefore … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific has in the past partnered with restaurants for its premium cabins. Well, it seems they're working with Michelin-starred restaurant Yat Tung Heen to offer customers a taste of home in the skies in Premium Economy and Economy Class. New Premium Economy Offerings aboard Cathay Pacific - Image, Cathay Pacific. Yat Tung Heen specialises in traditional … [Read more...]

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has been busy updating the interiors for part of fleet, with the deployment of Premium Comfort Class. KLM Premium Comfort Class - Image, KLM  During the past two years, the airline has installed Premium Comfort Class (or what many of us would refer to as "Premium Econoy"). The airline has now fitted it to all of its Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing … [Read more...]

With the festive week coming up faster than you can say "when is that package arriving?", Emirates has unveiled its plans for Christmas and New Year. In the lounge Emirates’ First and Business Class lounges in Dubai will be serving tradtionaroasted turkey with jus and cranberry sauce, glazed chestnuts, root vegetables, brussels sprouts and new potatoes, with other dishes … [Read more...]

For those of us who check in luggage, we've all had that sinking feeling at some point, when all the bags come off the belt... and your bag didn't make it. For those who use Apple AirTags with an iPhone, Aer Lingus is making life a little easier, with the airline announcing it has enabled Apple’s Find My Share Item Location feature. Passengers who are travelling with the … [Read more...]

For Emirates, Vienna continues to mean something to them, as the airline plans to operate its refurbished Boeing 777-300ER fleet to the Austrian captial. Emirates will deploy its retrofitted Boeing Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting on 3 January 2025. This will make Vienna the fourth city in the airline’s European network to receive its … [Read more...]

With Christmas approaching faster than you can say, "Oh heck, I need to start buying gifts," British Airways is adding its own festive touches—both on the ground and in the air. World Traveller Christmas offerings Long Haul Festivity Across all classes, specially designed headrest covers are being rolled out to bring a festive spirit to an aircraft. For those … [Read more...]