It seems that airlines are continuously trying to innovate with their seats, with Malaysia Airlines selecting Thompson Aero to supply seats for their upcoming Airbus A350. Thompson Vantage XL Seat - Image, Thompson Aero  Malaysia Airlines will use the Thompson Vantage XL seats on their premium first class cabin (a grand total of four seats per plane). Meanwhile, … [Read more...]

For a lot of UK Citizens, there is one thing you have every ten years (or if you fill your passport up with stamps and Visas). It's to renew your passport. Old and new - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. There are quite a few ways you can renew your passport - depending on circumstances. Electronic Renewal - Amazingly, Her Majesty's Government have got … [Read more...]

Finnair are adding to their Airbus A350 fleet, with their 11th aircraft to come shortly to be delivered. However, rather than using the normal plain white, Finnair have teamed up with Marimekko for inspiration for their new plane. Finnair Marimekko Airbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus/Finnair So that's the rendering. But how does it look in the real world? Well, pictures of … [Read more...]

The last of the Middle East Three have been approved to allow passengers to carry large electronic devices, with Qatar Airways/Doha Airport getting the green light from US Department of Homeland security. The airline states: Qatar Airways is pleased to confirm that with immediate effect, all personal electronic devices can be carried on board all departures from Hamad … [Read more...]

Whilst there may be a strike on, British Airways have announced a tie-up with The White Company to help its customers get more sleep on the plane. The Club World seat, with White Company Duvet, Pillow, and Amenity Kit - Image British Airways The White Company will be providing a number of amenities for those travelling in Club World including: A new day cushion … [Read more...]

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...]