Terminal U

24/09/2013

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR:

Readers may have noticed a lack of new posts on Terminal U.

As the site's co-founder and editor, I wanted to explain the reasons for this and the plan going forward.

Terminal U has required a lot of time and resources to keep the site fresh and relevant, to the point where it has become unsustainable to manage the site on my own.

While I am now working on other projects inside and outside the aviation industry, Terminal U won’t be vanishing off radar.

I will be updating the site regularly with a curated list of the best content from around the web for frequent flyers.

There will also be the occasional guest post from a few carefully selected industry experts.

Stay tuned for further updates!

Thanks for your loyalty and I hope you continue visiting Terminal U.

Best wishes,
Louise

27/06/2013

If you're fed up of flying old 747s across the Atlantic, BA's new Dreamliner will soon be an option.

BA's first Dreamliner touched down at Heathrow earlier today.

The first 787 flights will be to Toronto from September and New York (Newark) from October.

02/05/2013

Austrian Airlines launches business class seat auction

Austrian Airlines launches business class seat auction

Airlines have found a novel way to fill up their planes - by auctioning leftover business class seats to the highest bidders.

01/05/2013

easyJet waves goodbye to airport check-in desks

easyJet waves goodbye to airport check-in desks

More airlines are abandoning their airport check-in desks, with easyJet the latest carrier to encourage passengers to check in online

01/05/2013

NASA and Boeing test the next generation Concorde

How long do you think it'll be until we're able to fly on planes like this?

For years plane makers have been promising us a return to supersonic travel. Could this be it?

18/04/2013

Flying on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty themed plane: a flight to remember

Flying on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty themed plane: a flight to remember

EVA Air's Hello Kitty themed jets are putting the fun back into flying, writes Gunnar Garfors.

17/04/2013

British Airways and others weigh in on adding extra-wide aisle seats in economy

In case you needed one more reason to avoid the middle seat......

British Airways and Lufthansa comment on Airbus's idea to offer wider aisle seats to passengers for a premium.

05/04/2013

British Airways shows off newly painted A380

Wonder how long it took for the paint to dry?

BA's A380 may be a bit late to the party, but it was the centre of attention today as it emerged from the paint hangar sporting the airline's classic livery.

05/04/2013

BA's newest and biggest bird has emerged from the paint hangar....

More pics to follow....

03/04/2013

Hotello: the hotel ‘room’ on wheels

Hotello: the hotel ‘room’ on wheels

Hotello is a portable work and sleep space that packs into a trunk.

25/03/2013

SAS to drop business class on European flights as times get tougher

SAS to drop business class on European flights as times get tougher

The airline will offer an all economy cabin and two different fare types that aim to appeal to different needs on short-haul flights.

22/03/2013

Pull your own pint at Manchester airport’s new self-service bar

Pull your own pint at Manchester airport’s new self-service bar

The perfect spot for a pre-flight brew, or potentially your final destination if you miss your flight.

22/03/2013

‘Find my suitcase’: US Airways offers live baggage tracking

‘Find my suitcase’: US Airways offers live baggage tracking

US Airways is the latest airline to let you track your checked bag – like you would track a parcel.

22/03/2013

Dutch prison hotel offers a luxe escape

Dutch prison hotel offers a luxe escape

If you’re looking to stay somewhere a little different for your next holiday, why not try a prison hotel?

20/03/2013

First glimpse of KLM’s new (but retro-styled) business class

Thoughts on KLM's new look business class?

The new cabin will sport forward facing, lie-flat seats, with storage compartments under the seatback screen.

20/03/2013

How very.. British! Heathrow Airport’s new ‘London park’

How long till this park gets its first sunbather?

If you need to take a nap at Heathrow's Terminal 1, there's always the park bench.

19/03/2013

Finnair lets you choose your seatmate based on their Facebook profile

Watch out match.com - Finnair could be inadvertently creating its own speed dating service in the skies....

Or nosy travellers can now snoop on their seatmates.

Would you?

The airline is giving passengers the option to see who else is on board their flight and pick a seatmate using Facebook.

14/03/2013

New low-cost, high-speed rail service launches in France

New low-cost, high-speed rail service launches in France

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.

14/03/2013

British Airways offers new cheaper deals… but you’ll have to travel light

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.

13/03/2013

British Airways do the Harlem Shake | Red Nose Day 2013

Another Harlem Shake video, but this one may surprise you....

British Airways set a Guinness World Record for the 'Highest Harlem Shake' for Red Nose Day. Find out more at http://www.rednoseday.com

13/03/2013

Airspace Lounge to open at New York JFK’s Terminal 5

Airspace Lounge to open at New York JFK’s Terminal 5

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.

08/03/2013

Planning a trip to Asmara: Africa’s unique Art Deco city

Planning a trip to Asmara: Africa’s unique Art Deco city

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.

05/03/2013

British Airways reveals LA and Hong Kong as first A380 destinations

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.

22/02/2013

‘Sound shower’ at Oslo airport is music to the ears of passengers

‘Sound shower’ at Oslo airport is music to the ears of passengers

Oslo Airport offers a quick way to relax while waiting in the terminal - under an umbrella that showers you with calming sounds.

19/02/2013

Mobile check-in, apps and social media: a look at flying in 2015

Mobile check-in, apps and social media: a look at flying in 2015

By 2015, mobile apps, social media, smartphones and location-based (NFC) technology will have changed the way we travel, says a new report.

15/02/2013

10 reasons why you should skip the airport taxi and use public transport instead

10 reasons why you should skip the airport taxi and use public transport instead

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.

14/02/2013

KLM to introduce checked luggage charges on flights within Europe

KLM to introduce checked luggage charges on flights within Europe

The Dutch airline says the new bag fee will help subsidise ticket costs.

08/02/2013

Airport taxis: how to avoid getting ripped off on your travels

Airport taxis: how to avoid getting ripped off on your travels

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.

08/02/2013

The airport holiday: new tour opens for plane lovers in search of the coolest airports

The airport holiday: new tour opens 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.

01/02/2013

Lazy airport shopping: Delhi airport lets smartphone users buy virtual products

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.

31/01/2013

Let me in, I’m with Peugeot: the car that buys you exclusive access to this airport lounge

Peugeot opens an airport lounge, and only its customers can use it...

Peugeot has opened an exclusive facility for Peugeot owners travelling through an airport in Malaysia.

17/01/2013

First look: new American Airlines logo and livery a homage to the past

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.

17/01/2013

What do you think of American Airlines' new look logo and livery?

Building upon our iconic image, the painted silver fuselage of our new livery honors our ‘silverbirds,’ while the design of the logo and tail reflect the spirit of modern America: innovative, progressive and open to the world.

17/01/2013

787 Dreamliners are grounded for battery checks

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.

11/01/2013

World’s safest airlines of 2012 named, but how reliable is the data?

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.