Europe’s EESC unveils Platform for Change to improve gender equality
Fewer than 22 percent of workers in Europe’s transport sector are women, but the European Economic and Social Committee has a plan to increa... Continue Reading
Author: John Walton
Qantas’ London lounge is the new Heathrow T3 must-visit
Qantas’ London lounge is a fascinating beast. A month into its existence, the lounge is settling in nicely, and is rivalling Cathay Pacific’... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2018: Longhaul low-cost carriers set to show off innovations
Longhaul low-cost carriers are continuing to expand their reach, with AirAsia X, Eurowings, Jetstar, LEVEL, Norwegian, Scoot, WOW Air and ot... Continue Reading
BA pulls off a year-end feast in Club Europe, sort of
It’s a Christmas miracle: after a half-dozen flights during which I’d almost given up hope, British Airways finally served a decent meal in ... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2018: An increasingly complex balancing act for premium classes
In the pointy end of the plane, 2018 is set to be a pivotal year as business class continues to supplant first up front. Can the industry pu... Continue Reading
Despite eyebrow-raising small print, Vueling’s Eurobiz works well
On a recent trip for a bit of shorthaul winter sunshine from Lyon to Gran Canaria, the best option for my budget and convenience turned out ... Continue Reading
In Conversation: Behind the scenes of holiday travel
Aviation journalist Benét Wilson explains how peak holiday travel affects #PaxEx to RGN deputy editor John Walton, with insights from her ye... Continue Reading
Soft product clever touches help Qatar Airways excel
Qatar Airways is rarely out of the news, but much of the talk revolves around its mercurial chief executive, Akbar al Baker, who is always g... Continue Reading
Emirates, power specialists discuss benefits, challenges of USB Type-C
An information challenge for passenger experience is just cresting the horizon for airlines, seatmakers, inflight entertainment suppliers an... Continue Reading
How airlines can design multifunctional lounge seating to please all
Airport lounges have a unique set of passenger needs to fill: restaurant, lounge, office, dining room, living room, bar, spa, bathroom, bedr... Continue Reading
Eurowings unveils new old Lufthansa business class for longhaul?
Did Airberlin’s demise spur the Lufthansa Group into transforming Eurowings’ longhaul top offering from a ZIM recliner-based Best product to... Continue Reading
With new hard and soft product, Finnair bears down on Nordicness
It always amazes me how much an airline can shake up a business class cabin by updating the cushions and seat fabric, even if they do absolu... Continue Reading
Boeing’s 777X shows off the latest update to overhead bin design
Consider the humble overhead bin as you heft your carry-on luggage into it the next time you’re on an aircraft. These carefully engineered p... Continue Reading
Lufthansa’s top-notch First Class Terminal needs some 2017 updating
The title of “World’s Best Lounge” is a tricky one, and varies between travellers’ preferences, needs and expectations. But a truly successf... Continue Reading
Japan Airlines offers a masterclass in how to build a first class wine list
For wine aficionados, it’s rare to find an airline offering as impressive a list of options as Japan Airlines did on my recent first class f... Continue Reading
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