For those travelling in Emirates First and Business Class, there's good news as the airline refreshes its Bulgari amenities kits for the summer season. The new range features a selection of 8 collectable bags across First and Business Class in a range of colours and fabrics, with an array of travel-friendly amenities inside, featuring Bulgari fragrances, including the … [Read more...]

We're fast entering the first May Bank Holiday Weekend in England, and people are using it as a chance to get away. However, it seems Birmingham Airport has had... less than a good time of it in the run-up to it. The airport is being reconstructed to allow new security scanners to be in place, and there have been more than a few technical hitches that have meant people … [Read more...]

For those who have been waiting for Lufthansa's next-generation seating product- Allegris - has finally taken to the sky. Well, mostly. … [Read more...]

At Economy Class and Beyond, we do love a little tipple now and again (and well within moderation). The oneworld alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary with... a cocktail. The alliance has partnered with The Connaught in London by serving up a new, signature cocktail to mark its 25th anniversary. The cocktail is called ‘The 25’. It was poured for the first time … [Read more...]

In news that I can only describe as "positive" British Airways is to change terminal at Chicago O'Hare, with departures being routed through Terminal 3. A sign you won't see soon - a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER parked up at Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 as it loads for a return flight to London Heathrow.  Beginning on Thursday 25th April 2024, British Airways … [Read more...]

It sounds like British Airways is being generous, with it announcing the latest "improvement" to its Executive Club loyalty programme by making every one of its flights available from just £1 plus Avios. But is it? According to the airline, when booking any flight or holiday, Avios part payment invites customers to reduce the monetary cost of their booking by … [Read more...]

It's been a year since London City Airport completed its CT Security Scanner rollout - with them reporting that queuing times have dropped by  50% on average since they were introduced one year ago. Leave everything in your bags - it makes p   In April 2023, London City Airport became the first major airport in the UK to fully deploy the next-generation CT … [Read more...]

Well, it's the 11 April 2024 - and the price rises for UK Passports have now gone into effect. How much are UK Passports now? There are three variables you'll need to consider for passport cost - how you apply (by paper or online), if it's an adult or child passport and if it's a regular 34-page or 54-page jumbo passport). This is for the regular service, which at the … [Read more...]

ANA is expanding its Wi-Fi options onboard, as it plans to offer free connectivity in business class, whilst looking to to introduce free messaging in other classes on international flights. The airline will offer its "ANA Wi-Fi Service" as a complementary offering from Summer 2025 onwards for Business class passengers. It will remain free for the airlines' First Class … [Read more...]