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CuriositiesLufthansa Group: March 8 with femal pilots take off
Six crews transport passengers
On 8 March, six all-female crews from Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings and Brussels Airlines started their morning rounds to Berlin on time for the International Women's Day. The jet aircraft... more
CuriositiesAt Baltimore Airport one has to pay for yoga space
While other airports offer free facilities
Hindus are critical of Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) where passengers/others have to pay $25 to use the reportedly only yoga space available, which is inside a gym. Hindu statesman... more
CuriositiesMunich Airport: started test of robot in T2
"Josie Pepper" to provide information to passengers
Started yesterday, "Josie Pepper" the robot will be answering questions for passengers in T2. Whether they need directions to their gate or want to stop at a certain restaurant or shop it will look them... more
CuriositiesUnited Airlines departs from “Knuffingen Airport” at Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg
The aircraft has now set off on its maiden flight -VIDEO
US carrier United Airlines has now stationed a B-757/200 airplane at “Knuffingen Airport” at Miniatur Wunderland Hamburg. The aircraft has now set off on its maiden flight.The US airline has a close rel... more
CuriositiesStreet food at Oslo Airport
With five trucks from around the world
The "Food Truck Festival" opened its doors last Friday to everyone travelling to destinations beyond passport control. Five food trucks are offering a wide range of great food from different corners of... more
CuriositiesQantas airplane flies from Australia to the US with biofuels
Derived from the seeds of a plant. The carrier will start its industrial production
Qantas focuses on the environment and makes the first intercontinental flight over the Pacific Ocean with an aircraft powered by biofuel: a B-787/9 of the airline took off yesterday from Los Angeles (USA)... more
CuriositiesNew Lufthansa Lounge in Malpensa, inaugurated today
From tomorrow it is opened to the passengers
Aperitivo, fresh pasta, espresso from the barista: theses typical Milanese culinary delights can now be enjoyed by passengers in the new Lufthansa lounge at Malpensa Airport. Starting tomorrow, guests... more
CuriositiesMarriage on a Latam plane: the Pope officiated it
The pontiff married steward and hostess with religious rite
On the occasion of his papal trip to Chile, flying between Santiago and Iquique more
CuriositiesBritish Airways invests in catering
Starting from 17 January the new high-altitude menus will be served
The carrier British Airways announced an investment of several million pounds for catering in the World Traveler cabins (long-haul economy class) introducing a new and extensive menu with a wide choice... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and time zones: how to celebrate New Year's Eve twice
Auckland, New Zealand - For a mathematical point of time differences, the aircraft takes in 2018 and lands a day before, in 2017
It seems that it happened to the passengers of an Hawaiian Airlines' airplane that thanks to a small delay in aircraft departure have celebrated twice the New Year's Eve. The plane would had to take off... more
CuriositiesRoyal Family mania: main attractions for 2018
Milan, Italy - Londra is ready to a year of celebrations
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are waiting for their third son who will be born in Spring, while the Prince Harry will marry Meghan Markle shortly after, on Saturday May 19. Here there are seven... more
CuriositiesHindus welcome “Meditation Room” at Milwaukee Airport
Milwaukee, Usa - Its launch at "General Mitchell International"
Hindus have welcomed the reported launching of “Interfaith Meditation Room” at "General Mitchell International Airport" in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Airport, owned by Milwaukee County, and whose history goe... more
CuriositiesHelsinki Airport takes another leap in customer experience development
Helsinki, Finland - LIFEINHEL campaign reach over 2 billion people, a Chinese man lived in it in Finland for a month
In #LIFEINHEL campaign, a Chinese man Ryan Zhu lived in Helsinki Airport in Finland for 30 days. So far, close to 2.2 billion people might have come across his adventure through social media postings and... more
CuriositiesLiverpool Airport: particular challenge to collect money
Liverpool, UK - For its charity partner "Alder Hey Children's Hospital"
Colleagues at "Liverpool John Lennon Airport" ("LJLA") were today joined by employees from a number of local companies in a plane pull challenge all aimed at raising money for the Airport’s charity partner A... more
CuriositiesLife-saving Miami Hotel agent named "Employee of the Year"
Miami, Usa - Baby Mia, who had stopped breathing, now forever linked to namesake airport
Miami International Airport (MIA) Hotel front desk clerk Jose Consuegra has been named Miami International Airport’s 2017 "Employee of the Year" for his heroic efforts to resuscitate an infant traveler w... more
CuriositiesLufthansa Cargo: support for Deutsche Post and Santa Claus
Frankfurt, Germany - Six exclusive charter flights for transporting gifts between Frankfurt and New York
In order to ensure that the enormous volume of Christmas mail and parcels between Germany and the USA is dealt with smoothly and on time, Lufthansa Cargo has briefly expanded its freight capacity for Deutsche... more
CuriositiesMIA welcomes the first Johnnie Walker store in the Americas
Miami, Usa - A limited-edition bottle (500 units) to consumers is currently on display and will be available for purchase from next March
Diageo Global Travel and Johnnie Walker announce the opening of a new luxury store in partnership with Duty Free Americas at Miami International Airport. The first of its kind in the Americas and MIA,... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport opens four new art exhibits
Miami, Usa - Ahead of Art Basel Miami Beach
This month, passengers traveling through MIA can have a Miami Art Week experience without even leaving the airport – thanks to four new exhibits by Miami-based artists opening just ahead of Art Basel M... more
CuriositiesAlitalia: also in 2017 the it wins "Best Airline Cuisine" award
Rome, Italy - Best onboard dining in the world for frequent flyers
Alitalia’s onboard dining is the best in the world, according to more than 22,000 frequent flyers surveyed by the US publication "Global Traveler" which awarded the Italian airline “Best Airline Cuisine” 2017.... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and ventures: boarding in wingsuit remembering De Gayardon -VIDEO
Berne, Switzerland - Launched themselves from Jungfrau, two flier athletes have intercepted and approached an aircraft in flight
Vince Vesset and Fred Fugen, two flying sportsmen of the Soul Flyers team of Base Jumping, in the context of the "Door in the sky" project have performed a spectacular challenge whose images are around... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways marked start of GP with A-380 airplane fly-past -VIDEO
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The aircraft was accompanied by the MB-339NAT jets of the UAE’s air display team, "Al Fursan"
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, once again marked the start of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix with a low-level fly-past over Yas Marina Circuit. The fly-past has become... more
CuriositiesBudapest Airport’s valued donation
Budapest, Hungary - Its equals to EUR 19,766
Raising a record €39,500 this year, the fifth Budapest Airport Runway Run was held again in aid of the airport’s chosen charity, Hungary’s Suhanj Foundation. Equally sharing all profits from the annua... more
CuriositiesFrankfurt Airport introduces reusable bamboo cups for coffee to go
Frankfurt, Germany - About 25,000 hot beverages are passed across the counters of FRA Airport’s restaurants and cafés every day
“A cup or a pot?” For decades this was the main query when it came to enjoying coffee in a German restaurant or café. Today the question is: “disposable or bamboo?” An increasing number of coffee drinkers... more
CuriositiesMiami tops list of 10 best US airports for traveling with kids
Miami, Usa - In the top ten there are also Pittsburgh, Portland, San Francisco, O'Hare, Boston, Seattle, Minneapolis, Dallas and Atlanta
These are 10 US hubs for travelling with kids, according to a list published on mommypoppins.com. 1 Miami International Airport 2 Pittsburgh International Airport 3 Portland International Airport 4... more
CuriositiesAirplanes. Business destinations by the Italians: France and Germany confirmed leadership
Milan, Italy - UK at the third place; NY main hub at intercontinental level
France and Germany have confirmed their "leadership" also in the first nine months of 2017, from an economical point of view for Italy: the first increases of 0.9%, according to an analysis of the expenses... more
CuriositiesSaint Helena Airport: flights inaugurated
Rome, Italy - In this remote island in the south Atlantic Ocean recently an airport has been inaugurated to welcome tourists
Saint Helena Airport is an international airport on Saint Helena, a remote island in the south Atlantic Ocean, in the British Overseas Territory of Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha. The construction... more
Curiosities“Yoga on the Fly” at Denver Airport is just a trial
Denver, Usa - Kim Day is its CEO
Recently opened “Yoga on the Fly” at Denver International Airport (DEN) was on a trial basis and temporary, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was informed on November 15. Over 58 million passengers travel thr... more
CuriositiesNew advertising campaign for Emirates -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - To launch its new First Class private suites
Emirates has released its advertising campaign for the airline’s game-changing First Class private suites, fronted by TV celebrity and motoring expert Jeremy Clarkson. This follows hot on the heels o... more
CuriositiesEtihad Airways: international chefs gathered in the occasion of a competition
Abu Dhabi, UAE - The "Taste the World" trophy assigned to chef Kotaro Noda
Etihad Airways brought renowned international chefs to Abu Dhabi to compete in the final of the ‘Taste the World’ competition. On the last day of the festival, Linda Celestino, Vice President Guest Exp... more
CuriositiesHelsinki Airport: campaign to magical Lapland
Helsinki, Finland - A popular winter destination
It is time for an igloo hotel, the Northern Lights, Santa Claus with his reindeers and fresh Arctic air. After 30 days of living in Helsinki Airport, #LIFEINHEL star Ryan Zhu will travel with his nearest... more
CuriositiesEmirates explains how to keep kids entertained on the plane
London, UK - Under 12s bored 49 minutes into their long-haul flight
Young flyers will take just 49 minutes and 47 seconds to ask the dreaded, ‘’are we nearly there yet?’’ so with parents battling the boredom threshold, Emirates has teamed up with Dr Sandi Mann, a psych... more
CuriositiesOslo Airport is a finalist in an international architecture award
Oslo, Norway - For its extension
The American World Architecture News has released the list of buildings competing for the award for the most sustainable building of the year. The extension of Oslo Airport is one of the finalists. The... more
CuriositiesBlue Air to ask passengers to help choose their next destination from Liverpool Airport
Liverpool, UK - Previously the airline asked locals to design the livery of the first UK based aircraft
Liverpool’s newest airline, Blue Air, wants to know where you want to fly to next Summer. They are now giving the region’s travellers the chance to submit destinations they wish to see the carrier ser... more
CuriositiesEmirates launched campaign to promote Dubai hub -VIDEO
Dubai, UAE - For USD 15 million
Emirates launched a USD 15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline’s extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai. The campaign is backed by the iconic s... more
CuriositiesQatar Airways: "Best cabin service" and "Best Food and Beverage"
Doha, Qatar - Winners recognised by members of the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX)
Qatar Airways has been awarded 'Best Cabin Service' and 'Best Food and Beverage' at the "2017 APEX Passenger Choice Awards" held during the annual "APEX Expo". The airline also received the evening's highest... more
CuriositiesHelsinki Airport’s luxury selection broadens
Helsinki, Finland - A jewelry, watches and accessories store worldwide in a location of this kind
As part of a collaborative ‘trinity’ partnership, the Finnish airport operator Finavia Corporation, Italian luxury brand Bulgari and global travel retailer Dufry have worked together to develop the fir... more
CuriositiesWashington Airport: tomorrow thousands to "Dulles Day Plane Pull"
Washington, Usa - 25th annual airport event open to the public
The "Dulles Day Plane Pull" at Washington-Dulles International Airport is expected to attract thousands of visitors for the airport’s annual free open house with a daylong schedule of activities, events a... more
CuriositiesWashington Airports host Hispanic performances
Washington, Usa - For a month, from September 15 to October 15
"Ronald Reagan" Washington National Airport and Washington-Dulles International Airport will host a series of musical performances in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15... more
CuriositiesHome run on Budapest Airport’s runway as Wizz Air becomes the ‘Fastest Airline in the World’
Budapest, Hungary - It ia a 10 km charity race
A team of 26 Wizz Air runners raced down Budapest Airport’s Runway 13R-31L on Saturday 2 September to claim the title of ‘The Fastest Airline in the World.’ Hosting the annual air transport industry’s 10km ch... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and images: "gymkhana" among tornadoes -VIDEO
Sochi, Russia - Rare event of multiple whirlwinds, "Crossed" by an airliner in flight on the Russian skies
It is appreciable the spectacularity of these images on web a few days ago. They have been filmed in Russia, posted by a viewer on Instagram and on youtube, and from here the immediate "grapevine" at worldwide.... more
CuriositiesEmirates SkyCargo: B-777 "Rosie" airplane with a special livery
Dubai, UAE - To celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day
Shanghai’s Pudong International airport had a special visitor on the day of the Qixi festival. ‘Rosie’ Emirates SkyCargo’s rose-liveried B-777 freighter aircraft arrived at the Chinese city during the ear... more
CuriositiesMunich Airport presents an unusual photography exhibition
Munich, Germany - "Mirrors of the soul" will be in the check-in hall in the south departures area of T2 until August 27
The face is a mirror of the soul. It reveals what defines a person — the memories and experiences, fears and longings. The Italian artist Marco Pejrolo attempts to capture all of this in his pictures. F... more
CuriositiesCommercial airplanes without pilots, the reluctance of passengers and the savings for the airlines
Rome, Italy - A recent analysis highlights the economic benefits for the industry and the fact that the current aversion of customers could change in the future
Pilotless airplanes "could bring material benefits": to say that is a study that was published on Monday by the Swiss bank UBS which estimated a global saving for the carriers of about 35 billion dollars... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and holidays: how to make the perfect suitcase... -VIDEO
Rome, Italy - Not many rules, without anxiety
How to make the suitcase? For some travellers the trolley preparation is a real nightmare, and in this moment to make buggages and the joy of the journey becomes a worry. Skyscanner suggests how to make... more
CuriositiesThe new Air Force One? Maybe two B-747 airplanes built for a Russian airline
Rome, Italy - The aircraft should be modified according to the guidelines of the Pentagon, US press reported the rumor
According to rumors by the American press the US Air Force and the manufacturer Boeing would be negotiating a deal for the sale of two B-747/8 aircraft -which were already built and never delivered to... more
CuriositiesMiami Airport: vintage video project takes passengers down memory lane
Miami, Usa - Airport repurposes old flight information monitors to display footage from the 1920s to 1980s
Miami International Airport is taking some of its passengers on a trip down memory lane, thanks to a new vintage video project developed through a partnership between the Miami-Dade Aviation Department... more
CuriositiesAirplanes and start-up: how to reuse demolished Airbuses
Graz, Austria - 100 tons of aluminium, titanium, copper and steel, destined to the metals market
A start-up in Graz that has an internet platform for the offer and sale of heaps of metal, purchased from Belgian Government in collaboration with a company in Bratislava two demolished Airbus airplanes.... more
CuriositiesKorean Air to launch its annual Travel Photo Contest
Seoul, South Korea - This year’s competition is divided into two categories
Korean Air will launch its 24th travel photo contest from July 24th to September 1st, 2017. This year’s competition is divided into two categories –General Awards and Special Awards. The General Awa... more
CuriositiesAirport Rhino settles into new home in Lache
Livepool, UK - It has been unveiled today
A famous Rhino sculpture that has spent the past 7 years at "Liverpool John Lennon Airport" has today been unveiled at its new home in Lache, on the outskirts of Chester. The Airport Rhino, originally... more
CuriositiesPlanes and misteries. Amelia Earhart: a forgottent photo in US archives reopens the case - VIDEO
Washington, USA - Imaginative theory or evidences of the rescue by Japanese people?
In the same days of the celebration of eighty years after her disappearance, a new imaginative hypothesis is being debated by passionate fans worldwide, charmed by the allure of the famous American female... more