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Need help getting from Narita Airport to Tokyo? Japan Railway Journal shows you how…

09/03/2018 by Kevincm

Japan Railway Journal - NHKWorld

One of my guilty pleasures (and if you want me on Twitter) is that I enjoy the NHK World show "Japan Railway Journal". Mainly because I do go all train-otaku sometimes, but sometimes there's some useful segments in it. This weeks Japan Railway Journal (which on Video on Demand) is one about getting from two of the major gateways to Japan: Narita International … [Read more...]

Lufthansa introduces optional “a la carte dining” meals in Economy Class

09/03/2018 by Kevincm

Lufthansa a la carte dining - Image, Lufthansa Group

In flight catering can be a variable experience some days - especially in Economy Class. Sometimes you can get great meals, and other days you can get items which you can spend hours working out what it was meant to be. Some airlines have introduced additional catering options that are paid for - replacing the first service. Lufthansa now follows others airline introducing … [Read more...]

The other shoe drops: British Airways confirms 10 across seating coming to Heathrow in Autumn 2019

08/03/2018 by Kevincm

British Airways Boeing 777

So earlier there was a song and dance about British Airways brand new 10 across seating - and I was pondering whilst 10 aircraft are to be done at Gatwick, when the extra 15 would be done at Heathrow Airport. It turns out the answer was in the press release - and was a typo. British Airways Boeing 777 at Heathrow Terminal 5 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic annouces new Economy Class Products (and yes, there’s a Basic Economy fare too)

08/03/2018 by Kevincm

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Basic Economy is currently the "in-thing" with airlines, with Virgin Atlantic last night launching a range of new fares in Economy Class - including its own take on a Basic Economy fare. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So what are the new fares? Three new fare types are being built out: Economy … [Read more...]

ANALYSIS: The new three-class British Airways Gatwick 777s – How tight are they packing them in?

06/03/2018 by Kevincm

rows of seats with monitors

Yesterday, British Airways announced its Gatwick fleet refurbishment plan. Of course - not mentioned in the press release that in World Traveller - the airline will deploy 10 across seating in the plane. But what are the breakdowns in the new seat map for the Gatwick Configuration? Let's look back at the IAG investors day slide which for-shadowed them new … [Read more...]

British Airways unveils updated long haul Economy and Premium Economy Seats (10 across Y Class on the way)

05/03/2018 by Kevincm

LONDON, UK: World Traveller cabin on a British Airways Boeing 777 at London Gatwick on 04 March 2018 (Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

British Airways has been working away at its planned changes for the Gatwick fleet - and the first images are out. These changes focus on the Premium Economy (World Traveller Plus) and Economy Cabins (World Traveller). British Airways Gatwick World Traveller Plus seating - Image, British Airways  British Airways World Traveller seating. Count the seats. 10 … [Read more...]

Emirates to introduce six across business class seating on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft

05/03/2018 by Kevincm

Emirates Boeing 777-200LR - B777 Business Class 2-2-2 Configuration Seats

Emirates for a long time has insisted on putting 2-3-2/Seven across (two seats on the left, three seats in the middle and two seats on the right) in it Business Class product. Well things are changing aboard their Boeing 777-200LR fleet, with the introduction of 2-2-2 seating - six across seating. Refreshed Emirates Boeing 777-200LR 6 Across cabin - Image, … [Read more...]

British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair launch Transatlantic Hand Baggage Only Fares

02/03/2018 by Kevincm

a table with text and images

Well, this has been on the cards for some time, but it seems British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair (Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) are going to make flying a little less pleasant, with the introduction of Hand Baggage Only fares on North Transatlantic Services. Unwelcome on the new Hand Baggage Only fares - the large spinner suitcase - Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]

Lost property on Aer Lingus? It’s going to cost money to get back….

27/02/2018 by Kevincm

Aer Lingus lost items retrieval costs

It seems the drive to monetise any service continues as Aer Lingus is outsourcing its lost property services. WeReturnit.com will now run the service for the airline for items left on the plane and in the Aer Lingus lounge at Dublin Airport. We are delighted to announce @aerlingus as our latest #propertypartner We look forward to repatriating #lostproperty worldwide to … [Read more...]

Which is cheaper? A mid priced fare or a cheap fare with seat reservations?

16/02/2018 by Kevincm

Brussels Airlines Seat selection

I'm in the depths of planning a mad trip in May to Lisbon at the moment to enjoy music that is offensive to the ears. But to get there, I'm going to need to fly. Now, I had two choices - and for no reason at all - I went with Brussels Airlines. But is their cheapest fare the best? It depends if you want to play the roulette game that is Seat Reservations. I've got to … [Read more...]

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