More Leg Room, Free Snacks And Better Biz Class Perks On Springtime Flights

Forbes Lifestyle Travel More Leg Room, Free Snacks And Better Biz Class Perks On Springtime Flights Ramsey Qubein Contributor Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Ramsey flies 450,000 miles a year covering the latest trends in travel Following Feb 25, 2023, 12:15pm EST | Press play to listen to this article! Got it! Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin CHICAGO, ILLINOIS / USA – March 10, 2018: A United Airlines passenger aircraft – Boeing 777 – . .

. [+] arriving at Chicago O’Hare International Airport on a sunny morning. getty Wintertime brings some hot deals to airline travel, but the industry also gets busy with new products and inventions for the summer rush.

When popular destinations slow down, others enjoy a resurgence. No matter you’re going, there is always something new to explore. From free snacks in economy class to new business class seats in the front of the plane, here is what to expect from airlines in the coming months.

For many, it is exciting to see so many benefits return to service . United Airlines adds free snacks guaranteed family seating to economy class The new dark chocolate and sea salt crisps are made with quinoa to give them a healthier crunch. United United is one-upping its own stroopwaffel success with the addition of three new snacks coming this spring behind the main curtain on all flights.

The mix of sweet and salty sweets will serve every type of taste bud. On the menu as a drink accompaniment is a new dark chocolate and sea salt chocolate crisp from female-owned Undercover Snacks, a gluten-free and allergy-friendly snack. There’s also an apple and mango fruit bar from That’s It and a more traditional salty snack mix from Summer Harvest, a regular provider of airline snacks.

Parents can now sit with their kids on United flights, no matter the fare. getty MORE FOR YOU The ‘Backsies’ Billionaire: Texan Builds Second Fortune From Wreckage Of Real Estate Empire He’d Sold Review: Treblab HD Max Portable Bluetooth Speaker The Three Rs To Attracting And Retaining Talent The airline is also making a concerted effort to avoid charging adults traveling with small children for a seat assignment. They are now assured of the option of being able to sit together, even on basic economy fares.

Condor updates business class, adds Prime Seat option The new Prime Seat is even larger than the revamped business class seat. Each Airbus A330neo has . .

. [+] four Prime Seats. Condor German-based Condor Airlines counts nearly a dozen U.

S. destinations on its route map, and with the introduction of its new Airbus A330neo, it is bringing a new flat-bed business class product to the market with all-aisle access. The new product, available for now on the A330neo only, provides a 6.

5-foot fully-flat bed, built-in Bluetooth functionality and even menu upgrades like a freshly boiled egg prepared on the plane during breakfast. Four extra-premium Prime seats in the cabin carry a $200 uptick, but benefit from more space, including a guest seat if the passenger wants to chat with a companion, extra legroom, complimentary pajamas and slippers, free wireless internet and a larger entertainment screen. For those looking for a standard frequent flyer redemption with Condor, Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is a convenient partner.

Qatar Airways is the official airline of Formula 1 Qatar Airways continues its Formula 1 partnership Qatar Airways Between now and 2027, both the airline and the racing circuit now have a firm agreement that cements the relationship. Qatar Airways will now be the title sponsor of The Qatar Airways Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, The Qatar Airways Hungarian Grand Prix and The Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix, all of which will take place this year. To date, Formula 1 has announced its most robust schedule F1 boasts its most global racing calendar to date with 23 races across 21 countries and five continents.

Delta opens new Sky Club in Kansas City Delta opened its newest Sky Club lounge in Kansas City. Delta Air Lines As part of the city’s new international airport, Delta will be the only airline to offer a lounge in the terminal. The lounge will feature two all-weather Sky Decks (outdoor viewing patios), a full buffet and premium bar.

With space for nearly 200 passengers, the lounge is Delta’s newest club in the network. From Kansas City, Delta serves all nine of its domestic hubs. Delta recently opened a new Sky Club at Chicago O’Hare terminal five and is planning a third club for Minneapolis/St.

Paul this spring. LATAM refreshes business class menu New menus for LATAM business class passengers focus on South American recipes under the airline’s . .

. [+] executive chef Felipe Gutiérrez. LATAM At a time when other Latin American airlines have done away with business class altogether, LATAM is doubling down on the premium cabin.

The airline’s executive chef Felipe Gutiérrez is adding emphasis on local products like Pacific Ocean seafood and familiar recipes. The airline works with the region’s only master sommelier Héctor Vergara who pairs meals with the appropriate wine. New meal options include marinated prawns with Campesino cheese and avocado puree as a starter plus lomo saltado (Peruvian fried beef with vegetables) and quinoa risotto for the main dish.

Other dishes include grilled tropical fish with macho sauce, and sautéed vegetables or baiao de dois, a Brazilian rice and beans dish with seafood. Air New Zealand’s new Economy Stretch seats Economy Stretch is available on select routes operated by Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-300ER . .

. [+] aircraft. Air New Zealand This new product is more like an extra-legroom economy seat than a premium economy product.

On the ultra-long flights that Air New Zealand flies, it can be as valuable as an additional cabin though. These are only available on Boeing 777-300ER flights between Los Angeles and New Zealand for now, but plans are in place to add the Houston route soon. Passengers in these seats benefit from all the same services of economy class passengers, but also receive a 39% bonus in leg room space and 35 inches of seat pitch.

Free advance seat selection is also part of the $109 surcharge. This is available for flights starting Feb. 27.

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