Checking in for an international flight just got easier as American Airlines launches passport scanning in its mobile app. American is the first airline to offer passport chip scanning that securely transmits passport information directly from the Near Field Communication (NFC) chip embedded in the passport. This allows customers to head directly to the gate […]
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has today confirmed the delivery of its second A320neo aircraft in April 2020. The new generation aircraft which forms part of the airline’s plan to refresh its fleet, will generate unbeatable efficiency, lowest operating costs and will significantly reduce environmental footprint. Equipped with 12 Business and […]
TAP receives 30th new aircraft of 2019 and the last Airbus A330 with the old configuration exits the fleet. The airline has received 30 new-generation aircraft this year. Last long-haul aircraft with old cabin no longer flies with TAP colours. TAP has one of the newest long-haul fleets in the world. One year ago, the […]
SWISS is now offering its passengers on long-haul services from Switzerland a range of culinary specialities from the exclusive el paradiso Mountain Club and the Lej da Staz restaurant in the heart of the Engadine. The specially-created meals will be available in First and Business Class for a three-month period. For the latest chapter in […]
Loganair yesterday (December 3) announced proposals to close its operating base at Norwich Airport. The airline will continue to operate from Norwich to Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Jersey, using aircraft and crews from its Scottish bases from February onwards. Formal consultation discussions commenced this week with the airline’s 44-strong team of pilots, cabin crew and engineers […]
In November 2019, Air France, CHARLATTE AUTONOM and Toulouse-Blagnac airport brought into service an autonomous tractor for transporting baggage between the baggage sorting area and aircraft. The testing in real conditions of this baggage tractor brings us one step closer to creating the smart airport of the future. With the roll-out of smart, autonomous vehicles, […]
United Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft as it begins to phase out older models and launches an expansion of transatlantic routes from its key U.S. hubs in Newark/New York and Washington D.C. United plans to take delivery of the first A321XLR in 2024 and expects to begin international service […]
December is one of the most significant months in the Qatar calendar as the country hosts the 24th Arabian Gulf Cup Qatar 2019 (26 November to 8 December) and FIFA Club World Cup Qatar 2019™ (11 to 21 December) and Qatar Airways has gone to extraordinary lengths to ensure thousands of football fans will be […]
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines officially opened its completely renovated non-Schengen Crown Lounge at Schiphol Airport last week. Thanks to the outstanding service it provides, the new lounge offers visitors an unforgettable experience, new food and beverage ideas, and innovative technologies. KLM’s non-Schengen Crown Lounge, the lounge’s official name, is located between the E and F […]
SWISS will be serving selected specialities on board in December to get its inflight guests into a seasonally festive mood. The airline will also be offering traditional yuletide food over the Christmas holidays on both long-haul and short-haul services. And SWISS will again be operating its special flight to wintry Lapland to provide some truly […]
