Category: Air Travel
Live like a VIP: Top 10 private jet charter destinations for the rich and famous
By Ricky Gomulka on Mar 10, 2023 in Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Colorado, Europe, Florida, France, Greece, Hawaii, Indonesia, Middle East, Monaco, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide
Private jets, the ultimate in highfalutin travel, are the preferred mode of transportation for the creme de la creme. These luxurious flying machines offer an unparalleled level of comfort, privacy, and speed that regular airlines can't even begin to compare with. 
SWISS Senses: The new air travel experience from SWISS
By Paul Johnson on Mar 08, 2023 in Air Travel, Europe, Regions, Speciality Travel, Switzerland, Western Europe
SWISS is to offer its customers a totally new and more personalized ‘SWISS Senses’ air travel experience from 2025 onwards. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft fleet. 
Finnair's spacious new seat means business
Business class travel takes a leap forward with Finnair’s new Business Class cabin and the spacious new Collins Aerospace AirLounge™ seat. Finnair is the launch customer for this new and innovative seating concept.
Lufthansa takes First Class to new heights with private 'Suite Plus' cabins
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door, large table and two wide seats that can be combined into a comfortable double bed if required.
5 new short-haul services added to the British Airways London Gatwick network
By Paul Johnson on Jan 15, 2023 in Air Travel, Austria, Europe, France, Greece, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has added Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service. 
FAA travel chaos: how each airline is responding
As you probably know, there's been chaos in the world of air travel, particularly in the United States, when the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) suffered a computer outage with its Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system which affected thousands of flights.
Star Alliance lounge at Rome's Fiumicino Airport now available on a pay-per-use basis
By Paul Johnson on Jan 11, 2023 in Air Travel, Europe, Italy, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Star Alliance, winner of the world’s best airline alliance and best alliance lounge at Skytrax, is now offering pay-per-use access to the Star Alliance lounge at Rome Fiumicino (FCO) airport. 
154% increase in vegan meals on Emirates flights
Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over 280,000 plant-based meals consumed in the past year.
Cathay Pacific's elevated First class service is back
As Cathay Pacific continues to add more flights and more destinations for its customers, the airline’s elevated First class service is also making its much-anticipated return, initially on select flights.
Experience the world's most outstanding Champagnes at 40,000 feet
Emirates is currently the only commercial airline in the world officially serving Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon onboard.
100ml liquid airport security rule due to end in 2024
By Paul Johnson on Dec 15, 2022 in Air Travel, Health & Safety, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The 100ml airport liquid rule, which has been in place for over a decade, is set to end. This rule, which was implemented in response to security concerns following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, has long been a source of frustration for travellers. 
The most exclusive holiday trips you most probably never heard of!
By Kristof Eyckmans on Oct 07, 2022 in Africa, Air Travel, Antarctic, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Leisure Travel, Monaco, Polar Regions, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Western Europe, Worldwide, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Bucket lists are made to motivate you, to work towards something, to have that tingly feeling when you know it's coming your way but you still have to wait a few days, weeks, months or even years. 
New luxury airport lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled its all-new flagship SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 3.
SAUDIA launch brand new in-flight entertainment system
By Paul Johnson on May 09, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Saudi Arabia, Speciality Travel
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) has officially revealed its brand-new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, Beyond, during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022, which started today, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The new IFE system will further transform SAUDIA’s onboard experience with over 5,000 hours of HD content, including, but not limited to, Western and Eastern films and 
Is Etihad Airways leading the way in terms of sustainable aviation?
By Paul Johnson on Apr 20, 2022 in Air Travel, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is undertaking a week of intensive research to reduce carbon emissions. 
