Air Antwerp Fokker 50 from London City might make you nostalgic
There’s no shortage of small, niche carriers out there – airlines that fly a handful of routes with a handful of airplanes, some... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: inflight services
Press Release: Air France reveals new PaxEx on leisure 777-300
Air France is today unveiling new cabins available on board its Boeing 777-300, mainly serving destinations in the Caribbean and Indian Ocea... Continue Reading
New year, new sustainable goals in commercial aviation
If 2019 was the year of “Flight Shame”, 2020 may just be the year of “Flight Redemption” as airlines big and small roll out (or at least, pu... Continue Reading
Formia’s latest Aeromexico amenity kits tell a surprising story
Let me tell you a story… about storytelling. That’s the latest watchword in amenity kit design, the particularly fascinating passenger exper... Continue Reading
Fifth freedom flight proves inexpensive way to try Royal Jordanian 787
In addition to a cluster of Airbus narrowbodies and Embraer regional jets, Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a small longhaul fleet of seven... Continue Reading
Flying “the good A321” with seatback IFE at AA is great
“You chose AA instead of a DL A220??!” That was the reaction from one #AvGeek on Twitter after reading that I chose to fly American Airlines... Continue Reading
When scant inflight service leads Korean A220 passenger to think LCC
What kind of #AvGeek would I be if I chose to fly the same airline twice on the world’s busiest route? Not willing to find out, I trad... Continue Reading
In praise of an aging lie-flat and stellar crew on Delta 767-300
Who doesn’t love a surprise? Sure, there are bad surprises, like the time China Airlines surprised me by going on strike and canceling... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic’s photo-friendly afternoon tea is bang on trend
If there’s a perfect storm of passenger experience trends at the moment, it’s Virgin Atlantic’s afternoon tea. Now offered in all three of t... Continue Reading
Selling “wellness” in premium cabins on ultra-longhaul flights
As airlines continue on the path towards ever-longer flights, they are also expanding their work to focus on passenger health. Earlier this ... Continue Reading
Passengers take note: seatbelt extenders deactivate your airbag
A few months ago, multiple media outlets reported that Thai Airways was disallowing passengers with a girth wider than 56 inches from flying... Continue Reading
Singapore Airlines shakes up Newark nonstop: new seats, timings
Flying for eighteen hours between New York and Singapore back in 2013 before the route disappeared was one of the most fascinating experienc... Continue Reading
Airline bedding co-branding choices evolve: consumer or luxury?
There’s a clear trend of airlines working with luxury suppliers of bedding for their onboard soft product in business and first class, lendi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa’s amenity kits feature sustainable materials
Lufthansa has introduced its new premium amenity kits. The new First Class Amenity Kit, which will be on board starting the end of May, rece... Continue Reading
The Nordic values behind the sensory design of Europe’s Northern airlines
To appreciate the design-values of Nordic airlines, it’s important to understand three things: the value of rarity, the quality of silence, ... Continue Reading
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