Coach Confidential: Flying the little guy
We've all heard that fare & schedule are the most important factors for selecting a flight. But what happens when those factors are less sig... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: airports
Wendy Francette-Williams’ mission: transform Caribbean aviation
A tiny firebrand standing just over five feet tall, Wendy Francette-Williams has enough drive and determination to fill a giant’s frame, as ... Continue Reading
More nursing rooms for moms arrive at US airports
While most all airports now have baby diaper changing tables in the restrooms – including in some men’s rooms – appropriate spaces where nur... Continue Reading
“First class causes air rage” paper contains serious data flaws
A research paper by Katherine DeCelles and Michael Norton, published by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, has taken the media... Continue Reading
From vaporware to real world: the Crystal Cabin Awards, analysed
The Crystal Cabin Awards, presented by the Hamburg Aviation Cluster at the Aircraft Interiors Expo each April, showcase the passenger experi... Continue Reading
Boeing eyes nextgen lighting, projection technology for cabins
Among the pioneers of LED mood lighting for aircraft cabins, Boeing introduced a step change with its Sky Interior for the 737 and dramatic ... Continue Reading
#PaxEx Podcast: Self-Serve Functionality and Robot Personality
Welcome to Episode 30 of the #PaxEx Podcast. Our guest for this episode is Nigel Pickford, who serves as director of marketing operations an... Continue Reading
Beacon benefits need explaining to outweigh privacy concerns
Bluetooth beacons in airports and on aircraft are slowly starting to become a more mainstream concept, with several airports already impleme... Continue Reading
A past painting subway cars leads to faster canvas at Air France
At a hangar at Orly Airport in Paris, Air France officials and journalists watched as the wrapping came off the Boeing 777. Below was the ki... Continue Reading
Air New Zealand’s Auckland regional lounge excels
Air New Zealand’s new regional concept lounge in Auckland is remarkably clever. It’s small, chic and comfortable — ideally targeted at the t... Continue Reading
Upstart wants to help passengers Grab a meal on the go
What’s your go-to meal at your next airport connection? If you’ve never been to that particular hub before you probably have no ... Continue Reading
Lufthansa’s quiet First Class Terminal revamp shines
Lufthansa’s Frankfurt First Class Terminal stands, as you might expect, aside from the main terminal buildings at FRA. From the outside, it ... Continue Reading
London Heathrow Terminal 2 has a long way to go
London Heathrow’s Terminal 2 — The Queen’s Terminal, as signs at the entrance trumpet — is the newest facility at LHR, opened in June 2014 a... Continue Reading
What is business class, in the age of longhaul LCCs?
What does longhaul business class mean to you? Is it a flat (or nearly flat) bed? Lounge access? Better food and drinks? The diversification... Continue Reading
Antigua seeks to improve passenger experience with new terminal
ANTIGUA: The Caribbean tourism market is a competitive one and the twin island nation of Antigua and Barbuda takes a large step forward in t... Continue Reading
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