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- "Beer on Tap" on Board Lufthansa's Traditional Costume Flights[Sep. 20, 2018]
Lufthansa crews are soon taking off in traditional Bavarian costume - just in time for Munich's Oktoberfest. As the yearly tradition, Lufthansa's cabin crews are wearing traditional Bavarian costume on selected flights from Munich instead of their uniforms. Additionally, Lufthansa is bringing beer kegs on board to serve fresh draft beer to customers as this year's special treat on these flights. For the first time ever, the crew has participated in developing an exclusive Oktoberfest menu for Business Class customers, that pairs perfectly with the fresh draft beer. This year, the first Lufthansa traditional costume flight will be taking off from the Bavarian capital on September 19, heading for New York (Newark). The second traditional costume flight is on September 25 from Munich to Singapore." And lastly, passengers travelling from Munich to Shanghai on October 6 can also experience this special flight just before Oktoberfest officially ends. There will also be further crews in traditional costumes on selected European flights.
- American Cuts Dreamliner Luxury Seats to Offer Premium Economy[Sep. 19, 2018]
American Airlines Group Inc. is removing eight business-class seats from its Boeing Co. 787-8 Dreamliners as it completes a drive to add a new premium-economy offering on its biggest planes.
- Last call: Alaska Airlines Cuts Preflight Booze in First Class[Aug. 22, 2018]
Alaska Airlines has eliminated preflight alcoholic beverages for first-class passengers, a standard perk on other carriers.
- Survey: High Potential Demand for In-Flight WiFi[Aug. 20, 2018]
With the popularity of travel by air, traditional in-air entertainment equipment can no longer satisfy the diversified need from passengers. Thus, In-Flight WiFi comes into the market.
- Bon Soirée Enjoys Strong Summer[Aug. 09, 2018]
Bon Soirée is enjoying one of its busiest summers ever. A steady flow of business with clients including VistaJet and NetJets flying out of London airports, has prompted the inflight business aviation caterer to order three new Citroen Berlingo refrigerated vans, which will arrive in September. Director Derek Freeman is taking on five more staff to handle demand.
- American Airlines Is Ending Its Carry-on Ban for the Cheap Seats[Jul. 26, 2018]
American Airlines is canceling a policy that prevented Basic Economy customers from carrying on luggage.
- Star Alliance Expands Connection Service to Toronto Pearson Airport[Jul. 25, 2018]
The Star Alliance Connection Service is now available at Toronto Pearson Airport. This assists passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights. Dedicated Connection Service staff use special software to monitor the transfer window for customers with onward flights. Cases where passengers and checked bags appear in danger of missing a connection are automatically highlighted. The Connection Service agent can thereby already consider the various options available to ensure that the customer reaches the onward flight, or if necessary book alternative options, before the inbound flight even lands.
- CAPSE: China's Top 5 Airports with Best Services in Q2 2018[Jul. 25, 2018]
CAPSE (Civil Aviation Passenger Service Evaluation) of Carnoc.com has released the Airlines Service Evaluation Report and Airports Service Evaluation Report for the second quarter of 2018 on July 20.
- CAPSE: China's Top 5 Airlines for In-Flight and Ground Services in Q2 2018[Jul. 25, 2018]
CAPSE (Civil Aviation Passenger Service Evaluation) of Carnoc.com has released the Airlines Service Evaluation Report and Airports Service Evaluation Report for the second quarter of 2018 on July 20.
- Star Alliance Los Angeles Lounge Again Voted Best Alliance Lounge at Skytrax World Airline Awards[Jul. 19, 2018]
The Star Alliance Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport was voted best Alliance Lounge at the Skytrax World Airline Awards for the fourth year in a row.