INFORMATIONALMar 15, 2024SAS' Coffee Jug Is Used by Over 50 Airlines and Appears in Art MuseumsAirlines often release products that receive a "cult-like" status among their passengers. Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is one such carrier that turned an ordinary object into a famous product. Over the past 35 years, SAS' coffee jug has won numerous awards and featured in museums worldwide for its iconic design.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 15, 2024Airline Wine Collections: Looking at Emirates' Billion-Dollar Wine VaultEmirates has invested over $1 billion in its wine collection in recent years. The bottles, stored in southern France, are part of the airlines' attempt to improve the customer experience. Read More →
NEWSMar 13, 2024No Pilot's License Required: LIFT Aircraft's Service Allows Passengers to Rent Personal Aircraft for One RideLIFT Aircraft, an American electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) company, recently launched the world's first eVTOL pay-per-flight experience. This experience allows regular passengers to fly their own personal electric aircraft without buying one. LIFT announced the service launch alongside a live broadcast flight of its aircraft, HEXA, on ABC's Good Morning America (GMA). Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 12, 2024Airline Operations During Ramadan: A Deeper Look at In-Flight Accommodations for Fasting PassengersWith the beginning of the month of Ramadan, airlines provide passengers with the means to observe tradition, even if they are not on the ground. However, upholding fasting and prayer traditions can be challenging when scheduling a flight, especially with changing time zones and the sun setting at different times than in the passenger's departure country. Here's what you need to know if you are flying during Ramadan.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 07, 2024Alcohol Consumption at 30,000 Feet: How Airlines Provide Drinks to PassengersSome airlines offer complimentary alcoholic beverages while others prohibit it altogether. Although there is no right or wrong answer, there are legal and health statistics to be aware of before partaking. Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024Qatar Airways to Revolutionize Passenger Experience With World's First AI Cabin CrewQatar Airways introduced the worlds first AI Cabin crew at ITB Berlin 2024. The use of AI is the first to create a holographic user experience. The airline also announced greater frequency to 15 destinations, and the expansion of the QVerse. Read More →
NEWSMar 06, 2024British Airways' £7 Billion Transformation Plan: New Seats, Advanced Technology, and Updated LoungesBritish Airways (BA) announced a £7 billion ($8.9 billion) transformation plan at an event in London on March 5. The new initiatives aim to provide a world-class passenger experience and incorporate advanced technology into the airline's operations.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSFeb 24, 2024Trip Report: Economy and Business Class on Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX 8Our writer, Sean Kim, had the chance to go on two flights in Korean Air's Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet. One flight was in economy class from Seoul-Gimpo (GMP) to Jeju (CJU). The return flight from CJU to GMP was in business class.Read More →
NEWSFeb 18, 2024Revolutionizing Air Travel: Premium Leisure Airline Beond Introduces Apple Vision Pro as In-Flight EntertainmentBeond is a Maldivian airline founded by Nilov and Tero Taskila and based in Malé, the capital of the Maldives. It aims to expand the Maldives' international connectivity by providing nonstop flights to destinations across Europe and Asia. Beond will enhance its inflight experience by providing passengers with the Apple Vision Pro on its flights.Read More →
NEWSFeb 16, 2024Parents Sue United Airlines After Six-Year-Old Daughter Burned by Hot Meal Falling Off Tray TableAn Israeli couple is suing United Airlines after their six-year-old daughter was burned by a hot meal that fell off a malfunctioning tray table. The incident occurred on a flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Newark (EWR) in July 2022.Read More →
