Air Canada passengers travelling from New York’s LaGuardia rejoice. The new lounge is now officially open. Opened at the start of December, this new space signals the opening of the new Eastern concourse at Terminal B. The new lounge, conveniently located after security near Air Canada’s gates features popular amenities, including refreshments and a business centre,…
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Singapore Airlines has upgraded its famous ‘Book The Cook’ service enabling customers travelling in Suites, First Class and Business Class from anywhere in the Airline’s global network to now pre-order main courses from their flight’s menus. SIA is the world’s first airline to roll out this bespoke service on all flights. There are also plans…
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Both China Eastern and Shanghai Airlines are receiving new cabin products for their latest generation aircraft deliveries. Shanghai Airlines’ 787 Dreamliner arrived at the Hongqiao International Airport, delivered to China Eastern’s affiliated Shanghai Airlines to become the carrier’s 100th aircraft. The new aircraft will initially serve domestic routes between Shanghai and Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. After that,…
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Etihad Airways, who is turning 15 this year, has just launched a new ‘Choose Well’ campaign reflecting the airline’s new customer proposition. The airline references the multiple choices we face when we travel, and how to customise the journey on their own terms. It is also reaffirms that Etihad’s customers, partners, guests and employees…
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Passengers checking in or transiting through Paris CDG might notice something different. As ambassadors of ‘French lifestyle and superior savoir-faire’, Air France and the Palace of Versailles share many values and help to promote France’s influence throughout the world. As a result, they have created a unique partnership to create and offer Air France’s La Première…
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Following the delivery of its first Airbus A220-100 last week, Delta gave the world a sneak peek of the aircraft’s brand new interior. The new aircraft, designed to replace the now ageing 717 fleet will become the backbone of Delta’s regional operations with 74 on order atop of this new airframe. Designed to be experience-rich…
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While all eyes are currently on Singapore Airlines’ A350 ULR service between Newark and Singapore, currently the world’s longest flight at over 18 hours, we take an exclusive behind the scenes look at one of the airlines’ latest A380s while it’s on the ground in Heathrow. You can see our other article on the aircraft…
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While Norwegian may have recently taken the crown of flying more passengers across the Atlantic to New York area as a non-US carrier – a long-standing honour recently held by British Airways – the legacy carrier has just shown why sometimes its not just about size, but how you do it, that counts. British Airways…
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Hawaiian will enter the record books next year offering the second longest domestic route globally and certainly the longest in the US, with a new Boston-Honolulu city pairing. Just shy of the Paris-Reunion city pair, this new 5,100+ mile journey beats Hawaiian’s already existing long-haul East Coast flight from JFK. Hawaiian Airlines will begin its…
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A not-so-long time away on an airline far, far away, ANA brings a brand new menu on their Narita-Houston flights. While the airline has been courting the last frontier for the past few years with their Star Wars themed aircraft (forgive the cross-sci-fi reference) the carrier has just announced a range of space food that…
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Emirates has once again kept itself ahead of the curve by refreshing its premium offering with brand new luxury products in their First and Business Classes. The new products stem from collaborations with Byredo skincare, Bowers & Wilkins and no surprises that Emirates’ longstanding partnership with Bulgari continues, now with refreshed amenity kits. For First…
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Plaza Premium certainly knows how to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style. The pay-for-lounge company has launched a brand new lounge concept. Plaza Premium First is the group’s step above their existing lounge offerings, with a lounge concept that is more akin to traditional First Class lounges. The launch lounge, designed by award-winning Hong Konger Kinney…
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Etihad Airways has been realigning itself to try and shake off a rather expensive partnership with the likes of Air Berlin and Alitalia recently, so a new partnership to bolster the passenger experience, and with Acqua Di Parma no less, is most certainly welcome. Unlike other carriers, who have different partners depending on the class…
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Heathrow has no less than forty-something lounges across the expansive airport, but the offering can vary substantially, so selecting the right lounge can be a bit of a challenge. For those fellow aviation nuts out there though, the airport does offer a range of lounges with excellent views of the runways and apron, making spotting…
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Swiss has just opened its redesigned Lounge Centre A at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The new lounge complex, which is mainly aimed at short-haul travellers, includes a Business and a Senator Lounge. These follow the design of the First Class lounge which recently opened. Made up of series of zones with a range of privacy…
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Rome has recently seen a wave of new and renovated lounges, including British Airways new lounge, Alitalia’s renovated lounge and now situated on the upper level of Boarding Zone D in Terminal 3, Star Alliance’s superbly designed space for their premium passengers . Designed by the Barcelona based team, Up to You Studio, the new Star Alliance…
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ANA have revealed the next stage of their unique A380 Flying Honu service between Japan and Honolulu. Honolulu’s Ewa concourse is going to see a brand new lounge featuring an ornate carved wooden tree ceiling, specifically for ANA with direct lounge access to the aircraft for their Business and First Class passengers. As well as…
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Starting with flights to and from Europe, Qatar Airways is launching newly-designed tableware, in-flight dining menus, cutlery and chinaware to elevate their onboard experience for their premium passengers. The airline has followed a recent trend of celebrating regional specialities, and has put a greater focus on these within the menu. Qatar Airways has rolled out new…
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ANA announced the features of Japan’s first Airbus A380, launching in spring 2019. This aircraft will be introduced on ANA’s Tokyo – Honolulu service, and each cabin is specially designed to meet the passenger’s needs on this very bespoke route. Honolulu is loved by many Japanese families, couples, newlyweds, and Hawaii is a popular destination for…
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This week, Etihad Airways launched its new Emirati designed loungewear collection available to First Class and The Residence guests. Revealed at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, the stylish new line by Emirati brand A Friend of Mine by Xpoze was received by a star-studded ‘Night at the Museum’ event. The night was jointly hosted by the airline and influential…
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Ahead of the airline’s new lounge opening, Oman Air has revealed the designs for its new 787-9 interiors, which include a new fully private First Class Suite design for its most prestigious passengers. Instead of the airline’s current Business and economy layout for their 787-9’s these new suites will occupy part of the front section…
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This month Emirates started providing an immersive cinematic experience in its lounges in Dubai International Airport by providing Skylights theatre headsets to customers. The headsets are being trialled in the Business Class lounge in Concourse B for the month of April and in the First Class lounge in concourse B in May. The introduction of…
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Malaysia Airlines has completed opening its doors to three new lounges in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. We love these lounges, with their distinctive and ornate design, that will play home to the airline’s First and Business Class passengers, as well as oneworld and Enrich premium level guests. The new lounges are part of a new brand…
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Swiss opened the doors today to its stunning new First Class ‘Lounge A’ in Zurich. Designed as part of a curb-to-aircraft experience, the 650-square-metre lounge features check-in facilities, its own security checkpoint, an à la carte restaurant and a barista bar serving a wide range of Swiss grappas and further fruit brandies. As part of…
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To celebrate the launch of its new fleet of Airbus A350-900s from London to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Airlines recently launched their new amenity kits for Business Class and First Class passengers. Malaysia Airlines and Formia have introduced a new luxury “pleasant gift” concept. Offered to First Class passengers, the amenity kit gift collection includes ‘his and her’ amenity…
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Air France has quite successfully relaunched its lounge concept in CDG Airport, Hall L. Today saw a completely redesigned, much larger and totally renovated Business class space featuring innovative spaces including an open kitchen, private saunas and even a detox bar. Focussing on wellbeing, the airline has created a haven for its Business customers and Flying…
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American Airlines celebrated the opening of its new Flagship Lounge and Flagship First Dining facilities at Los Angeles International Airport, offering customers new options to dine, relax and get ready for long journeys. American’s renovations to its Flagship Lounges and its Flagship First Dining are part of a $200 million investment in the luxury travel…
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Malaysia Airlines this week saw the launch of its new A350 product on its prestigious London route, with plans for it to replace the A380 product by March 2018. While this will see a capacity decrease, it will see a more contemporary product on the route, including a very intimate First Class cabin of just…
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Starting December 1st Emirates will introduce a refreshed interior across its 777 fleet with the carriers updated “light and modern” colour scheme featuring refined textured panels, as well as new lighting and design accents. At the heart of the refresh is the long-awaited First Class product. As an industry first, the airline has adopted floor to ceiling…
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British Airways has just revamped its award-winning flagship Concorde Room at Heathrow T5, exclusive to British Airways’ customers travelling in the airline’s First cabin. The refurb has once again drawn inspiration from the ‘very best’ of British Design. The refurbishment to the airline’s exclusive lounge included re-upholstering iconic pieces of furniture, and adding new feature pieces to the…
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