KLM introduces its premium economy class
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing a premium economy travel class, an intermediate cabin offering with more space, luxury, service… Read More »
Virgin Atlantic relaxes cabin crew tattoo ban to let flight attendants show off some ink
Cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic will now be allowed to display tattoos, after the UK airline announced a relaxation of… Read More »
Snoozing Pilot Nearly Creates International Incident
A pilot for Italy’s ITA Airways allegedly took a snooze during a transatlantic flight, scaring air traffic controllers who feared… Read More »
How much will airline ticket prices go up?
A travel rebound was expected to drive up flight prices. But by this much? And will flight prices go down… Read More »
US flight attendant delivers passenger’s premature baby on a flight from Colorado to Florida
A flight attendant has been praised for “calmly” delivering a baby mid-flight, after US-based Frontier Airlines announced the news last… Read More »
The US Cities Being Most, Least Impacted by Airfare Hikes
Airfare costs are rising as demand surges in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and fuel prices skyrocket but some… Read More »
SpiceJet faced ransomware attack leading to passenger flight delays at Delhi Airport
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet faced a ransomware attack leading to a host of passenger flight delays at Delhi Airport. The… Read More »
UAE air cargo security boosted by digitalisation project
IATA and Federal Authorities for Identity, Citizen, Custom and Port Security (ICP) in the UAE are working together to enhance… Read More »
Lufthansa’s most expensive ticket is $24,000 for a San Francisco-Frankfurt first-class round trip
Travel demand is back with a vengeance and people are willing to pay for tickets if a statement made by… Read More »
Qantas bets big on 19 hour ultra-long haul flights, but passengers prefer shorter flights
Flights are scheduled for take-off in late 2025 starting with Sydney to London and New York. As Australia’s biggest airline… Read More »
New Flight Routes Launching This Summer
New Flight Routes Taking off This Summer Air travel is back in a big way heading into the summer of… Read More »
Tui offers rail travel on key short-haul routes in European first
Holiday giant TUI will replace plane seats with train tickets on some routes, in an effort to reduce its carbon… Read More »
Southwest Airlines Launches New ‘Wanna Get Away Plus’ Fare
Southwest Airlines has launched a new fourth fare product in Wanna Get Away Plus providing travelers with more flexibility and… Read More »
Doctors’ Tips for Reducing COVID-19 Risk When Flying Among the Maskless
Now that nationwide mask mandates for passengers on airplanes and in airports have vanished, Americans with upcoming air travel bookings… Read More »
Finnair launches new in-flight dining concept on board
Finland’s flag carrier Finnair has launched a new long-haul in-flight dining concept. The new modern premium dining experience complements the… Read More »
Air France unveils redesigned long-haul business class on its 777-300ERs
As part of what it describes as “pursuing its move upmarket”, Air France has unveiled its completely redesigned long-haul business… Read More »
Etihad Airways’ new sustainable experience in economy class
Etihad Airways has revealed a new range of sustainable soft furnishings and tableware for economy class, which will be launched… Read More »
Southwest reveals US$2 billion customer experience upgrade plan
In a timely announcement, given it has just won the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among Economy… Read More »
Finnair launches new signature cocktail for long-haul customers
Finnair has today launched a signature cocktail as part of its long-haul flight experience in all cabin classes. The “Northern… Read More »
Emirates launches new hospitality strategy and wins ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ award
Emirates got four wins at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards on May 9, 2022. At the ceremony, which was… Read More »
EU Lifts Mask Mandates for Planes, Airports
The European Union (EU) announced it would lift mask mandates for airplanes and airports as coronavirus-related travel restrictions continue to… Read More »
Where airline passenger satisfaction stands ahead of summer travel
Air travelers are growing increasingly less satisfied with their experience, according to the J.D. Power 2022 North America Airline Satisfaction… Read More »