Speaking of luggage, for those of who have Smart Luggage (i.e. luggage which uses electricity to give you value added features such as self weighing, GPS tracking, the ability to charge a mobile phone), today may be a day to leave your Smart Luggage at home for a while. Why? The IATA guidance on Smart Luggage goes into effect as of today. This means smart luggage that … [Read more...]

You've been warned about it - and today, the new Ryanair Hand Luggage policy goes into effect. It's true sadly. Stand by to pay more if you want to take two bags aboard.  In summary: If you've brought a fare that has Priority Boarding & 2 Bags, Flexi Plus, Plus or Family Plus, you can bring two hand luggage items aboard. One can be up to 10kg, measuring … [Read more...]

For those of you considering flying Ryanair in the future, it's worth noting that the airline will be changing both its checked and hand luggage allowances from the 15th January. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Checked luggage fees have changed, with baggage up to 20kg being accepted. Pricing starts at £25/€25 if booked online … [Read more...]

Some people love to travel light. Others need to carry the world around with them when they travel. And there's no right answer to this question - I'm both. It seems United Airlines has listened to its customers who carry baggage, and as of 8th January - is making the first two checked bags free when flying with them between North America and China/Hong Kong. United … [Read more...]

British Airways has finally announced its intentions for World Traveller (Long Haul Economy Class) catering on Long Haul routes. This will replace the much lamented ambient basket pass the airline has offered in the past two years. The new service pattern kicks in on the 17th January 2018, starting aboard BA117, and spreading through the long haul network The service … [Read more...]

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...]