Entries by Dave

Etihad returns to T4 at Heathrow

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has confirmed it will return to London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 from 22 June. Etihad’s return to Terminal 4 follows a temporary home at Terminals 2 and 3 during the pandemic. Transport connections including the London Underground and Heathrow Express will also reopen. The Etihad Lounge will also […]

British Airways announce changes to the ‘Book with confidence’ policy

British Airways have shared the following announcement regarding the ‘Book with confidence’ policy. Since its introduction in March 2020, our Book with confidence policy has offered customers the flexibility and peace of mind to change or cancel their travel plans, when it mattered most. As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, there are […]

ANA introduces special ‘ANA Future Promise’ livery to 787s

All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline has announced a new initiative featuring two 787 aircraft with a special ‘ANA Future Promise’ livery and special services focused on promoting sustainability and reducing CO2 emissions. This new dedicated initiative comes a year after the launch of the ANA Future Promise, which encompasses activities across environmental, social […]

Malaysia Airlines operates first passenger flight with Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Malaysia Airlines has operated its first passenger flight using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Flight MH603 from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore took place on Sunday, 5 June. The historic flight was operated with a Boeing 737-800 aircraft fuelled by a blend of conventional jet fuel and Neste’s SAF, which is produced from 100% renewable waste […]

British Airways further expands its US network

British Airways is ramping up its US route network this summer, taking its direct US routes to London to 26.  Portland, Oregon has become the newest destination on the British Airways route map, providing the city’s only direct route to the UK. Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Director of Networks and Alliances said:  This summer British […]

United reveal new Away kits

Travellers flying in premium cabins on United’s long-haul international and premium transcontinental routes will experience the airline’s new, co-branded amenity kits designed exclusively for the airline by global travel lifestyle brand Away. Inspired by Away’s iconic suitcases and versatile accessories, United offer three versions of the amenity kits, each with custom travel essentials and Sunday […]

How airlines are marking Pride Month

June marks Pride Month – we have taken a look at how some airlines are marking the celebration Lufthansa To mark Pride Month, Lufthansa is taking off with a very special aircraft to destinations throughout Europe. The Airbus A320neo with the registration D-AINY will become “Lovehansa” for the next six months. On the outside of […]

Norwegian to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA has reached an agreement in principle with Boeing for a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The agreement also includes options for an additional 30 aircraft. The 50 aircraft are due to be delivered between 2025 and 2028, at a schedule closely corresponding to current aircraft lease expirations. […]

Iberia launches new uniforms designed by Teresa Helbig

Spanish carrier Iberia has released details of its stylish new staff uniforms. Flight crews and ground staff of Spanish carrier Iberia will showcase new uniforms from June. Nearly 7,000 company employees will showcase the new designs in a major international display: the nearly 140 destinations in 43 countries to which the airline flies. The new […]

Trees4Travel announces partnership with Eurostar

Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is launching a new partnership with Trees4Travel which offers passengers the opportunity to plant a tree when they book their journey via the Eurostar for Business platform. The new initiative comes after growing demand from Eurostar business travellers to further support sustainable travel initiatives. […]