Category: Travel

The first Boeing 777-300 ERs equipped with Air France’s latest long-haul cabins are now operating on routes from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK, Rio de Janeiro and Dakar in a “new major step in Air France’s move upmarket”. The first Boeing 777-300 ERs equipped with Air France’s latest long-haul cabins are now operating on […]

SWISS has begun installing its new Premium Economy Class on its Airbus A340-300 fleet, with “greater seating comfort, enhanced service, and wider choice of meals”. Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has begun installing its new Premium Economy Class on its Airbus A340-300 fleet. All four of the airline’s A340s will be equipped with Premium Economy […]

Alaska Airlines, in partnership with Intelsat, plans to outfit its regional jets with high-speed connectivity for a consistent experience across the fleet, meaning it will offer streaming-fast satellite Wi-Fi. Alaska Airlines, in partnership with Intelsat, plans to outfit its E175 regional jets with high-speed connectivity to create a consistent experience across the fleet, meaning it […]

Tampa International Airport has received official approval to start Phase 3 of its Master Plan, the centrepiece of which is the new $787.4 million Airside D. Construction of the new terminal is expected to start in 2024 and be completed in 2027. In this interview, Jeff Siddle, Vice President of Planning and Development, Tampa International […]

Manchester Airports Group has announced a £440 million investment in the final phase of the £1.3 billion Manchester Airport Transformation Programme. The investment will transform the passenger experience, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and new shops, bars, restaurants and airport lounges. Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has announced a £440 million investment in […]

Munich Airport and Lufthansa are strengthening their strategic partnership, with a shared sustainability strategy and the promotion of digitalisation and innovation in operations. Pictured: Jost Lammers, CEO, Munich Airport, and Stefan Kreuzpaintner, CCO, Lufthansa Airlines. Munich Airport and Lufthansa are strengthening their strategic partnership with the signing of a letter of intent (LOI) to intensify […]

Qatar Airways is celebrating the Lunar New Year with passengers travelling to and from Far East Asia by introducing festive products and cuisine inspired by Chinese culture and the Year of the Rabbit. Qatar Airways is celebrating the Lunar New Year with passengers travelling to and from Far East Asia by introducing festive products and […]

Nashville International Airport has opened a new 200,000 sq. ft. Grand Lobby, including 24 TSA security lanes and immersive digital displays and art installations to welcome travellers. Nashville International Airport has opened a new 200,000 sq. ft. Grand Lobby, including 24 TSA security lanes and immersive digital displays and art installations to welcome travellers. The […]

Queenstown Airport is enhancing the passenger experience with a major terminal upgrade, including new bag drop and kiosk technology provided by Elenium. Queenstown Airport is enhancing the passenger experience with a major terminal upgrade, including new bag drop and kiosk technology provided by Elenium. “We are pleased to partner with Elenium again on a technology […]

A new security lane design from Vanderlande, known as ‘MX2’, is providing security efficiencies at Frankfurt Airport. The innovative concept, which uses a CT scanner from Leidos, enables passengers to place their hand luggage on both sides of the scanner and retrieve it in the same way. A trial operation got underway in Terminal 1’s […]