At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Airbus today revealed how it could put 80 extra seats in space that currently isn't being utilised well in the cabin. A380 model before the changes - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So where are the extra seats? New forward staircase - Airbus would move the current existing staircase - increasing more room at the nose on the lower deck … [Read more...]

With airlines forced to respond due to the large item electronics ban, Qatar Airways is to offer loan laptops aboard their Qatar to USA services. Qatar Airways Loan Laptop The loan service will be offered on Doha to United States of America destinations for Business Class passengers only. You'll need to copy your data onto a USB Stick before departing, and then pop … [Read more...]

One of the things I've yet to experience is travelling with an infant, and the stresses that could cause. Well, Finnair are going to make lives a little easier with the introduction of hand towels aboard their long haul flights according to The Moomin Blog (yes, there is such a thing. Let's all live and deal with it). The occasion? To celebrate Finland's 100th century of … [Read more...]

It seems American Airline are to follow some of its peer with the airline planning to re-introduce free meals in Main Cabin (economy class) aboard selected Coast-to-Coast routes. The free meals will be served on the following routes: Between San Francisco and New York Between Los Angeles and New York These services are operated by the special configured Airbus … [Read more...]

EDITORS NOTE: Considering I got an E and F in GCSE English, I doubt I could pass the test. Part of the joy of dyslexia. There's been an interesting development in a court case in London today, with Uber losing a test case in the courts today, requiring its drivers in London to have passed an English test. You might see fewer of these in London if the ruling sticks - … [Read more...]

Whilst those in the back of the plane continue to get the short shrift, the work to improve the passenger experience at the front of the plane goes on with British Airway to introduce an English Sparkling wine in its First Class cabin. Bolney Wine Blanc de Blancs held by British Airways cabin crew - Image, British Airways. The airline will be listing Bolney Wine … [Read more...]

A few weeks ago I wrote about some of the free transfer options you can use in the Heathrow Area. There's one I mentioned raised an eyebrow... free transfers using the Underground? Piccadilly Line train Chiswick Park - By Janderk1968, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=7698526 Yes - It's possible as this video from Londonist … [Read more...]