People don’t usually like airline food because it is often cold and can be quite bland. While some airlines still serve relatively bad food, some companies have improved their service to ensure their travelers have an exceptional journey. This is especially true in business class for international travel as travelers tend to expect the best.
Keeping Everything Fresh and Hot
When it comes to fresh and hot meals, Cathay Pacific is considered the leader. With toasters and rice cookers on board, travelers are assured that their meals are hot and easily enjoyable. A large selection of fruits and wines perfectly complements every meal.
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Checking-in online is one of the most convenient ways for airline passengers to go through the airport terminal before their flight. By checking-in before even arriving at the airport, the passenger can forego waiting in line especially if the passenger doesn’t carry a lot of baggage. Or at least that’s what airlines want us to believe. The sure thing is that online check in is savings the airlines millions in staff costs. Airlines but also airports enjoy the advantage of attracting passengers as they introduce revolutionary ways to get into their aircrafts without too much effort.
Sheremetyevo International airport in Moscow, Russia, is taking a step further when it comes to checking-in at the airport. Aside from the ability to check-in online, passengers boarding through Sheremetyevo International can use their Skype account to check-in before the flight. It’s a highly revolutionary method of checking-in since passengers don’t have to go through their airline’s online check-in feature. Everything could be done with their existing Skype account.
For the unfamiliar, Skype is regarded as the biggest VOIP provider in the world since they offer free Skype-to-Skype video calls via instant messaging. They also provide local phone number in major counties for consumers and businesses anywhere in the world. Many online users are now using Skype as their alternative landline as they usually rely in their mobile phones for communication.
“So why Skype?” was my first reaction to the news. To properly check-in using Skype, passengers should conduct a video call to username “svo_skype”. They will be interviewed to determine their flight times and tickets. Passengers are given up to 24 hours to Skype-in before the flight.
The main advantage of Skype video call is the fact that passengers can easily check-in through their mobile phones. With this technology, airport authorities in Moscow believe that it will reduce passenger traffic in the airport by at least 15%.
The push for full adoption of alternative fuel is no longer limited to land and water-based vehicles that requires gasoline or diesel fuel. Brazil is currently pushing for early adoption of alternative fuel for jet engines. The proposal aims to encourage the Brazilian airlines to try out alternative jet fuel.
Brazil is an early pioneer of alternative fuel and the world’s second largest producer of ethanol fuel, after the US. Ethonal fuel is surprisingly the same type of alcohol we consume to get drunk, but in this case used as a motor fuel. Brazil’s successful biofuels economy serves as the perfect example to those that are still sceptical with regards to the feasibility and sustainability of alternative energy.
Since 1976, Brazil’s government made it mandatory to mix ethanol with gasoline. In 2003, flexible fuel vehicles were introduced in the market and they became an instant success. of the first successful biofuels economy.
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Almost all airlines boast about their wide range of entertainment, realizing they must provide something impressive, or else, their passengers will go elsewhere. Entertainment while in the air has become very important for passengers especially for long haul flights. Passengers are constantly demanding entertainment so that they won’t feel bored on long trips.
While almost every airline company has something to offer in the entertainment area, only a few of them stand out and provide the best in the industry. Often you will only find basic entertainment package such as movies, films and music but there are a few airlines that push the boundaries of entertainment.
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Boeing started rolling out their 787 Dreamliner for various airline carriers in September. With more than 820 orders, it’s a testament to the new aircrafts’ impressive features. One point to mention is that the Dreamliner is the first new aircraft by Boeing in a decade. Showing how the company has focused their energy and time on the Dreamliner to ensure it is a success.
All About Emission Control
Going green has nearly become a mandate for every airline carrier and the 787 Dreamliner is currently the leader in emission control. Fuel consumption is reduced by as much as 20% compared to past models and emission is also reduced at the same rate. Fuel consumption is remarkably less than its predecessor thanks to its lightweight feature. The 787 is five tons lighter than its best competitor the A330-20 by Airbus.
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Airline companies are always looking for ways to attract travelers, especially for their long haul flight. Among the perks airline companies’ offer to their passengers for long haul flight is a comfortable ride before, after and especially during flight. A long haul flight that will last more than 12 hours can be very uncomfortable without several added perks.
Many companies have tried to bring comfort to long haul flights however only a few have stood out.
Thai Air – Flat Beds for Long Haul Flights
It can be challenging for an airline to give their customers enough comfort and space to sleep during a long haul flight. However Thai Air has found a way to give their customers full flat beds during flight. The beds allow travelers to truly have a comfortable sleep during their journey.
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The number of passengers will double in 20 years according to Airbus. In their recent forecast meeting, the aircraft manufacturing giant predicted that passengers will double in two decades with Asia leading the way of an increase in demand. According to Airbus, China will lead the demand for more airlines followed by Germany and USA.
The increase in demand for China, USA and German flights is based on the fact that access to airline travel is consistently improving. Travel by air is no longer limited to upper class families as middle class families are now opting to travel by air. Competition has also improved access to passenger flights as airline companies drop the rates of airline tickets.
Aside from the increase in competition among airline companies, the number of flights for low-cost airlines will also increase. Currently, the number of flights from low-cost airlines is only 5% of the total flights worldwide. According to Airbus, the number of flights from low-cost airlines will increase to 19% which will contribute to easier access of flights.
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Traveling by air is the fastest way to get to your intended destination. But you could find yourself in trouble along the way which could make you miss your flight or become uncomfortable while checking in, while on air and during arrival.
The following are very practical and simple tips that will help you relax and even enjoy your flight:
- Check-in Online – airline companies are encouraging this type of check-in because they don’t want their passengers to go through a very long line just to get to their aircraft. Almost every airline company has a dedicated portal for online check-in so take advantage of this feature.
- Don’t bring liquids – while checking in online makes it easy to check-in for your flight, it doesn’t diminish the possibility of a long line during the security check. Make it a quick and easy security check for you by avoiding bringing any type of liquid. Any type of liquid could cause further interrogation from the security officer.
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Boeing recently announced the development plan and eventual production of the 737 Max. The name sounds a little bit of a promotion as they place the tag “Max” to the existing 737 fleet, but the simple tag on the latest plane under development by Boeing is a good estimation on what it could do. The aircraft manufacturing company hopes to release the 737 Max in 2017.
The name alone provides a good idea on the next generation of aircraft from Boeing. It’s practically an aircraft that takes advantage of the benefits from Next Generation 737 with additional improvements. Thus the name “Max” is added to signify improvement on the aircraft.
The main advantage of 737 Max is fuel efficiency. The current leader in fuel efficiency for aircrafts is the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A320. According to Boeing, the latest iteration of 737 will be more fuel efficient compared to the best from Airbus. Specifically, the 737 Max will be 16% more efficient that the A320. Compared to the Airbus A320neo, Boeing claims that it’s 4% more efficient in fuel consumption.
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Passenger Aircrafts have an average speed of 500 miles per hour which allows users to quickly get from one place to another. Passenger planes are a popular form of transport because they are quicker than the many other options including road and water-based transport. While their speed is already impressive, there are a few passenger planes that easily push the boundaries when it comes to speed on air which promises shorter travel times.
Gulfstream G500
Featuring a 673 miles per hour top speed, the Gulfstream G500 is one of the fastest and fuel-friendly passenger planes today. Complementing the flight speed is its ability to fly up to 6,000 miles without the need for refueling. It also features modern controls such as a master control for temperature, entertainment and even lighting.
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People don’t usually like airline food because it is often cold and can be quite bland. While some airlines still serve relatively bad food, some companies have improved their service to ensure their travelers have an exceptional journey. This is especially true in business class for international travel as travelers tend to expect the best.
