It's time for the other UAE major airport to clear the Electronics Ban, with Dubai Airport now clear - meaning that Dubai based carrier Emirates passengers can carry large electronic items on-board with them. Emirates Airbus A380 taking off from Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The announcement was confirmed in a tweet: Effective immediately laptops & … [Read more...]

Sometimes going through the airport can feel like a fast cardio work out if you're running late for you flight (or running off the plane so you get home faster). For those who have lazed their way to the airport, or need to keep fit whilst at the airport Heathrow Airport and FlyFit are teaming up to bring a fitness studio at the airport. The studio space will be located … [Read more...]

One of the up and coming seats I've been keeping an eye on is the series of seats manufactured by Lift by EnCore. Well it seems there is fruit from launching the seat last year at Aircraft Interiors Expo - with SpiceJet of India to furnish their new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with the Lift by Encore Tourist Class seat. LIFT by Encore Boeing 737 Seat, Down the … [Read more...]

Editors note: I'm catching up on the rest of the world after the Paris Air Show and my work life taking over... again. Expect me to go through stuff that's ageing nicely and presented as something you haven't seen before. Japan Airlines once again bucks the trend with the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - rather than packing passengers in - they've gone another direction. One … [Read more...]

For many years, Mobile phone roaming charges have been sinking step-by-step from stupid pricing down to more pocket friendly pricing. Historic Pricing - Data/Image - European Commission Today marks the day that changes - and the abolishment of roaming charges. Using one of these could become a lot cheaper inside the European Economic Area (my old iPhone 6 after it … [Read more...]

Ryanair is changing its check in window again for those who have brought reserved seats already. And it's going to be a long check-in window. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 preparing to depart Birmingham Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond The majority of us when travelling legacy carriers are used to reserving seats way in advanced to select the perfect seat (or in most … [Read more...]

Starting tomorrow Japan Airlines and Mos Burger are teaming up for their latest collaboration - with another new menu called AIR MOS Yakiniku Rice Burger★JAL SPECIAL. The tray - Image, Japan Airlines The burger revealed  - Image, Japan Airlines This will be served as a second service in Economy and Premium Economy. It will operated on limited routes from Japan … [Read more...]

The world of aircraft seating continues to evolve with Acro Aircraft Seating to supply its Acro Series 3 seats as a line-fit option Allegiant Air will be the first operator to have their Airbus A320 line-fitted with these seats. Acro Series 3 Seats - Image, Acro. So the Acro Series 3 seat is a slimline economy seat, with Alleigent choosing the 'Series 3 Superlight … [Read more...]

For those of you addicted to Internet connectivity, it seems British Airways is making its wireless project with GoGo a bit of a Gogo, with  initial pricing released. British Airways Boeing 777-200 taxing and Boeing 747-400s at Heathrow (sans WiFi domes) Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gogo is installing its 2Ku product aboard British Airways long haul fleet, and with … [Read more...]