About Louise Driscoll
Terminalu.com’s founder and editor, Louise Driscoll is an aviation journalist based in London. She has reported on the commercial airline industry from all over the world, and written for titles including The Independent, Airline Business, TFWA Daily, Airport World and Routes News magazine.
Recent articles:
Finnair makes flying more social by letting you choose your seatmate using Facebook
The airline is giving passengers the option to see who else is on board their flight and pick a seatmate using Facebook.
British Airways offers new cheaper deals... but you'll have to travel light
The airline says it will cut prices on all its short-haul flights from Gatwick for passengers who don’t check in a bag.
British Airways reveals LA and Hong Kong as first A380 destinations
The first A380 flights will serve LA from mid-October and Hong Kong from mid-November.
KLM to introduce checked luggage charges on flights within Europe
The Dutch airline says the new bag fee will help subsidise ticket prices.
The airport holiday: new tour for plane lovers in search of the coolest airports
From plane spotting to airport spotting – a new tour that takes in the sights at four Asian airports in 48 hours has been launched.
Lazy airport shopping: Delhi airport lets smartphone users buy virtual products
Passengers at Delhi International Airport can order perfumes and other luxury items at a new virtual store, by scanning a QR code with a mobile phone.
Let me in, I'm with Peugeot: the car that buys you exclusive access to this airport lounge
Peugeot has opened an exclusive facility for Peugeot owners travelling through an airport in Malaysia.
First look: new American Airlines logo and livery a homage to the past
The rebrand will eventually be visible throughout the airline’s entire fleet, both inside and out, as well as on staff uniforms and at airports.
787 Dreamliners are grounded for battery checks
Safety regulators are concerned about the potential fire risk relating to the 787’s use of lithium-ion batteries, which are essential to powering the plane’s control systems.
World's safest airlines of 2012 named, but how reliable is the data?
A new ranking of the ‘world’s safest airlines’ in 2012 has been released this week.
No luggage? Air France cuts ticket price for those travelling light with new 'mini' fares
Air France is offering new bare-bones fares for those who aren’t fussed about checking bags or collecting frequent flyer points.
The top 8 things on my flight wish list
Our editor, Louise kicks off the new year with a list of things she’d like to accomplish – all centred around her love of air travel.
China allows 3 day visa-free stays in Beijing and Shanghai for transit travellers
Travellers from 45 countries, including the UK can now benefit from the new visa-free stay policy in Beijing and Shanghai.
Air Canada to paint the skies red with new budget airline 'Rouge'
The new airline will fly to holiday destinations in the Caribbean and Europe that aren’t currently served by Air Canada.
Serving up some Gangnam style: Air Malta flight attendants show off their moves
Air Malta cabin crew are reminding passengers to turn their phones off in-flight…but only after you’ve watched their Gangnam Style dance routine.
New hotel that mirrors plane and airport interior to be launched by Vueling
Vueling is spreading its wings with plans to open its own branded hotels that mimic the flight experience in every room.
VIDEO: KLM passengers treated to a Christmas themed flight upgrade
The Dutch airline surprised a group of passengers at the airport and turned their Chicago-bound flight into one to remember.
Escalators too slow? French airport builds tube slide for fast, fun travel between floors
Airports haven’t yet invented shoots to zip you to your gate, but a few are offering the next best thing: helter skelter slides to take the edge off long waits.
Game on! Kobe Bryant and Lionel Messi face off in Turkish Airlines' latest TV ad
Turkish Airlines isn’t willing to settle for B-List celebrities in the making of its TV ads.
Where will you sit? British Airways reveals its A380 and 787 Dreamliner seat plans
British Airways has announced more details about its biggest plane order in over a decade.
