We're in Veganuary at the moment, so airlines are hopping on the Vegan wagon with their offerings - with Emirates showing off. The airline has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet this demand in 2024, Emirates will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges later this year, adding even more dishes to its ‘vegan vault’ … [Read more...]

Good afternoon. Well, that’s a lie, and I know it. I’m writing this after a pleasant morning in Zurich… to find my onward flight back to London is in the bin. I should declare at this stage, that the original flight I selected had been cancelled, and I’ve been moved onto a new flight.   Now it seems they want me at a different airport… … [Read more...]

Like it or not, we're barrelling into the festive season faster than most of us would like. British Airways has announced its onboard offerings for the festive period, with lots of food - as well as a few other things to delight its passengers. For those travelling through the airline's hubs at London Heathrow, Gatwick and City airports, they will notice the decked-out … [Read more...]

British Airways is working towards improving accessibility in the air, with the airline partnering with SigncodeUK to improve its accessibility offering for Deaf and hard-of-hearing customers, with new signed video content containing a variety of helpful travel information being made available to customers both pre-travel and whilst on board. The first video, which is … [Read more...]

We're in December now, so it's time for airlines who like puns to kick in their Christmas travel plans. SWISS is launching its LXMas campaign It isn't only Rudolph that has a shiny nose - Image, SWISS. The airline is offering prizes for both its travellers and those land-bound via the airline's media channels (try Instagram and in the SWISS … [Read more...]

We've been an advocate of high-quality Air-Rail links and tie-ups between airlines and rail systems at Economy Class and Beyond. It seems there's been a big agreement signed between United Airlines, Lufthansa Group and Deutsche Bahn to advance these links in Germany. The new arrangement will allow United customers travelling between Germany and the United States via … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific has a new food partner - in the form of  Hong Kong-based Italian restaurant Pirata, to offer a taste of the restaurant’s home-style Italian fare in the skies. The menu is now available onboard selected flights for passengers travelling in Premium Economy on selected medium- and long-haul flights departing from Hong Kong. Opened in 2014, … [Read more...]

The Qantas low-cost business unit - Jetstar - is getting ready for a fleet refresh for its long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Jetstar Boeiung 787 refresh livery - Image, Jetstar. The upgrade includes overhauling the economy and business class cabins with new seating, inflight connectivity and lie-flat crew rest areas to fly greater distances, with a doubling of business … [Read more...]