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...]

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 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 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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

If for some bizarre reason you think that getting married in Las Vegas is the best and most romantic idea in the world (for some it may be, me... I prefer... umm... well... moving on), McCarran Airport and The County Clerk’s Office of Las Vegas can help - with a pop-up Wedding Licence Office opening at the airport. Land. Get marriage license. Go to chapel. Get married … [Read more...]

Sometimes when boarding a plane, you're offered papers and such on boarding - which can sometimes clog up the boarding process at worst, and at best - leave rubbish behind at the end of the flight. Finnair are looking to cut down the waste, by introducing a range of international papers in a digital format on its long haul flights. Papers on your iPad from Finnair's … [Read more...]

Let's face it, a plane can be a busy place - and for some - a stressful place to be. Cathay Pacific is introducing inflight Yoga programming on its flights to aid those who want to try a bit of yoga in the air and aid their mindfulness. Cathay Pacific in-flight Yoga programming - Image, Cathay Pacific 'Travel Well with Yoga' partnered with Pure Yoga to release a series … [Read more...]