http://www.terminalu.com Air Travel News Service Thu, 02 May 2013 11:49:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/austrian-airlines-launches-business-class-seat-auction/33872/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/austrian-airlines-launches-business-class-seat-auction/33872/#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 11:49:11 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33872 Airlines have found a novel way to fill up their planes - by auctioning leftover business class seats to the highest bidders.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/austrian-airlines-launches-business-class-seat-auction/33872/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/europe/easyjet-waves-goodbye-to-airport-check-in-desks/33790/ http://www.terminalu.com/europe/easyjet-waves-goodbye-to-airport-check-in-desks/33790/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 19:22:13 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33790 More airlines are abandoning their airport check-in desks, with easyJet the latest carrier to encourage passengers to check in online.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/europe/easyjet-waves-goodbye-to-airport-check-in-desks/33790/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/nasa-and-boeing-test-the-next-generation-concorde/33780/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/nasa-and-boeing-test-the-next-generation-concorde/33780/#comments Wed, 01 May 2013 18:55:30 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33780 For years plane makers have been promising us a return to supersonic travel. Could this be it? ]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/nasa-and-boeing-test-the-next-generation-concorde/33780/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/flying-on-eva-airs-hello-kitty-themed-planes-a-flight-to-remember/33742/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/flying-on-eva-airs-hello-kitty-themed-planes-a-flight-to-remember/33742/#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:56:26 +0000 Gunnar Garfors http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33742 EVA Air's Hello Kitty jets are putting the fun back into flying, writes Gunnar Garfors. ]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/flying-on-eva-airs-hello-kitty-themed-planes-a-flight-to-remember/33742/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-features/british-airways-and-others-weigh-in-on-adding-extra-wide-aisle-seats-in-economy/33710/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-features/british-airways-and-others-weigh-in-on-adding-extra-wide-aisle-seats-in-economy/33710/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:51:20 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33710 British Airways and Lufthansa comment on Airbus's idea to offer wider aisle seats to passengers for a premium.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-features/british-airways-and-others-weigh-in-on-adding-extra-wide-aisle-seats-in-economy/33710/feed/ 2 http://www.terminalu.com/europe/british-airways-shows-off-newly-painted-a380/33674/ http://www.terminalu.com/europe/british-airways-shows-off-newly-painted-a380/33674/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:52:57 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33674 BA's A380 may be a bit late to the party, but it was the centre of attention as it emerged from the paint hangar sporting the airline's classic livery.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/europe/british-airways-shows-off-newly-painted-a380/33674/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-features/hotello-the-hotel-room-on-wheels/33602/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-features/hotello-the-hotel-room-on-wheels/33602/#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:02:13 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33602 Hotello is a portable work and sleep space that packs into a trunk.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-features/hotello-the-hotel-room-on-wheels/33602/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/sas-to-drop-business-class-on-european-flights-as-times-get-tougher/33517/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/sas-to-drop-business-class-on-european-flights-as-times-get-tougher/33517/#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:22:16 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33517 The airline will offer an all economy cabin and two different fare types that aim to appeal to different needs on short-haul flights.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/sas-to-drop-business-class-on-european-flights-as-times-get-tougher/33517/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/pull-your-own-pint-at-manchester-airports-new-self-service-bar/33475/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/pull-your-own-pint-at-manchester-airports-new-self-service-bar/33475/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:41:10 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33475 The perfect spot for a pre-flight brew, or potentially your final destination if you miss your flight.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/pull-your-own-pint-at-manchester-airports-new-self-service-bar/33475/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/find-my-suitcase-us-airways-offers-live-baggage-tracking/33464/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/find-my-suitcase-us-airways-offers-live-baggage-tracking/33464/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 21:24:08 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33464 US Airways is the latest airline to let you track your checked bag – like you would track a parcel.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/find-my-suitcase-us-airways-offers-live-baggage-tracking/33464/feed/ 1 http://www.terminalu.com/europe/dutch-prison-hotel-offers-a-luxe-escape/33291/ http://www.terminalu.com/europe/dutch-prison-hotel-offers-a-luxe-escape/33291/#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:46:37 +0000 Maria McKenzie http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33291 If you’re looking to stay somewhere a little different for your next holiday, why not try a prison hotel?]]> http://www.terminalu.com/europe/dutch-prison-hotel-offers-a-luxe-escape/33291/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/first-glimpse-of-klms-new-but-retro-styled-business-class/33374/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/first-glimpse-of-klms-new-but-retro-styled-business-class/33374/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:41:07 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33374 The new cabin will sport forward facing, lie-flat seats, with storage compartments under the seatback screen.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/first-glimpse-of-klms-new-but-retro-styled-business-class/33374/feed/ 1 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/how-very-british-heathrow-airports-new-london-park/33340/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/how-very-british-heathrow-airports-new-london-park/33340/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:50:52 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33340 If you need to take a nap at Heathrow's Terminal 1, there's always the park bench.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/how-very-british-heathrow-airports-new-london-park/33340/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/finnair-lets-you-choose-your-seatmate-based-on-their-facebook-profile/33305/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/finnair-lets-you-choose-your-seatmate-based-on-their-facebook-profile/33305/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 12:44:31 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33305 The airline is giving passengers the option to see who else is on board their flight and pick a seatmate using Facebook.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/finnair-lets-you-choose-your-seatmate-based-on-their-facebook-profile/33305/feed/ 2 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-news/new-low-cost-high-speed-rail-service-launches-in-france/33279/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-news/new-low-cost-high-speed-rail-service-launches-in-france/33279/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:58:55 +0000 Airlinetrends.com http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33279 French national rail operator SNCF has launched the world’s first low-cost high speed rail travel, which shares similarities to no-frills carriers such as Ryanair and easyJet.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-news/new-low-cost-high-speed-rail-service-launches-in-france/33279/feed/ 1 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/british-airways-offers-new-cheaper-deals-but-youll-have-to-travel-light/33260/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/british-airways-offers-new-cheaper-deals-but-youll-have-to-travel-light/33260/#comments Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:39:43 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33260 The airline says it will cut prices on all its short-haul flights from Gatwick for passengers who don't check in a bag.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/british-airways-offers-new-cheaper-deals-but-youll-have-to-travel-light/33260/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/airspace-lounge-to-open-at-new-york-jfks-terminal-5/33236/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/airspace-lounge-to-open-at-new-york-jfks-terminal-5/33236/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:21:50 +0000 Maria McKenzie http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33236 From May, travellers passing through New York JFK’s Terminal 5 will be able to pay upfront for lounge access – regardless of the airline they’re flying with.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/airspace-lounge-to-open-at-new-york-jfks-terminal-5/33236/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/planning-a-trip-to-asmara-africas-unique-art-deco-city/33165/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/planning-a-trip-to-asmara-africas-unique-art-deco-city/33165/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:16:11 +0000 Gunnar Garfors http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33165 Eritrea and its capital, Asmara have much to offer tourists looking to go off the beaten track. Our writer, Gunnar Garfors shares his tips on how to get there.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/planning-a-trip-to-asmara-africas-unique-art-deco-city/33165/feed/ 1 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/british-airways-reveals-la-and-hong-kong-as-first-a380-destinations/33181/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/british-airways-reveals-la-and-hong-kong-as-first-a380-destinations/33181/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:21:11 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33181 The first A380 flights will serve LA from mid-October and Hong Kong from mid-November.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/british-airways-reveals-la-and-hong-kong-as-first-a380-destinations/33181/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/sound-shower-at-oslo-airport-is-music-to-the-ears-of-passengers/33128/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/sound-shower-at-oslo-airport-is-music-to-the-ears-of-passengers/33128/#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 18:11:25 +0000 Gunnar Garfors http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33128 Oslo Airport offers a quick way to relax while waiting in the terminal - under an umbrella that showers you with calming sounds.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/sound-shower-at-oslo-airport-is-music-to-the-ears-of-passengers/33128/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/future-travel/airports/mobile-check-in-apps-and-social-media-a-look-at-flying-in-2015/33093/ http://www.terminalu.com/future-travel/airports/mobile-check-in-apps-and-social-media-a-look-at-flying-in-2015/33093/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:24:51 +0000 Maria McKenzie http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33093 By 2015, mobile apps, social media, smartphones and location-based (NFC) technology will have changed the way we travel, says a new report.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/future-travel/airports/mobile-check-in-apps-and-social-media-a-look-at-flying-in-2015/33093/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/10-reasons-why-you-should-skip-the-airport-taxi-and-use-public-transport-instead/32992/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/10-reasons-why-you-should-skip-the-airport-taxi-and-use-public-transport-instead/32992/#comments Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:11:10 +0000 Gunnar Garfors http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32992 Taxi? Before hailing a cab at the airport, consider public transport. It can often get you to your destination faster as well as save you money, writes Gunnar Garfors.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-blog/garfors/10-reasons-why-you-should-skip-the-airport-taxi-and-use-public-transport-instead/32992/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/klm-to-introduce-checked-luggage-charges-on-flights-within-europe/33064/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/klm-to-introduce-checked-luggage-charges-on-flights-within-europe/33064/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:19:36 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33064 The Dutch airline says the new bag fee will help subsidise ticket prices.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/klm-to-introduce-checked-luggage-charges-on-flights-within-europe/33064/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/travel-features/airport-taxis-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off-on-your-travels/32983/ http://www.terminalu.com/travel-features/airport-taxis-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off-on-your-travels/32983/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 18:03:50 +0000 Gunnar Garfors http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32983 Not all taxi drivers are out to rip off tourists, but it can ruin your first impressions of a destination if it happens to you. Our writer, Gunnar Garfors shares his tips on how to avoid getting taken for a ride.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/travel-features/airport-taxis-how-to-avoid-getting-ripped-off-on-your-travels/32983/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/the-airport-holiday-new-tour-opens-for-plane-lovers-in-search-of-the-coolest-airports/33025/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/the-airport-holiday-new-tour-opens-for-plane-lovers-in-search-of-the-coolest-airports/33025/#comments Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:55:11 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=33025 From plane spotting to airport spotting - a new tour that takes in the sights at four Asian airports in 48 hours has been launched. ]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/the-airport-holiday-new-tour-opens-for-plane-lovers-in-search-of-the-coolest-airports/33025/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/lazy-airport-shopping-delhi-airport-lets-smartphone-users-buy-virtual-products/32928/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/lazy-airport-shopping-delhi-airport-lets-smartphone-users-buy-virtual-products/32928/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2013 07:28:28 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32928 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.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/lazy-airport-shopping-delhi-airport-lets-smartphone-users-buy-virtual-products/32928/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/asia/let-me-in-im-with-peugeot-the-car-that-buys-you-exclusive-access-to-this-airport-lounge/32881/ http://www.terminalu.com/asia/let-me-in-im-with-peugeot-the-car-that-buys-you-exclusive-access-to-this-airport-lounge/32881/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:14:31 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32881 Peugeot has opened an exclusive facility for Peugeot owners travelling through an airport in Malaysia.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/asia/let-me-in-im-with-peugeot-the-car-that-buys-you-exclusive-access-to-this-airport-lounge/32881/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/n-america/first-look-new-american-airlines-logo-and-livery-a-homage-to-the-past/32559/ http://www.terminalu.com/n-america/first-look-new-american-airlines-logo-and-livery-a-homage-to-the-past/32559/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:05:08 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32559 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.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/n-america/first-look-new-american-airlines-logo-and-livery-a-homage-to-the-past/32559/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/europe/787-dreamliners-are-grounded-for-battery-checks/32510/ http://www.terminalu.com/europe/787-dreamliners-are-grounded-for-battery-checks/32510/#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:47:15 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32510 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. ]]> http://www.terminalu.com/europe/787-dreamliners-are-grounded-for-battery-checks/32510/feed/ 0 http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/worlds-safest-airlines-2012/32474/ http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/worlds-safest-airlines-2012/32474/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 17:22:31 +0000 Louise Driscoll http://www.terminalu.com/?p=32474 A new ranking of the ‘world’s safest airlines’ in 2012 has been released this week.]]> http://www.terminalu.com/air-travel-news/worlds-safest-airlines-2012/32474/feed/ 0