Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked – Growing Old in Style
Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked Growing Old In Style For tourism beyond food, Singapore has a lot to offer. Or you can engage in rampant consumerism, too – that’s fine, too.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
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A Taste of Bhutan: Bangkok to Kolkata on a Bhutan Airlines A319
Flying with Bhutan's second carrier, Bhutan Airlines, on a flight from Bangkok to Kolkata
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Which airlines accept Apple Find My links when bags go missing?
Apple Find My helps track delayed bags. Learn how to share your item location link, and see the airlines that accept Find My links for luggage. The post Which airlines accept Apple Find My links when bags go missing? appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Discover Airlines shows off its planned new interiors
Lufthansa Group subsidiary Discover Airlines shows off its new interior – and again, we have a nice-looking cabin coming up, it calls “Ocean Blue”. The retrofit will apply to the Discover Airlines Airbus A330-300 fleet. The first aircraft with the new cabin will fly from April 2027, with all aircraft...
Economy Class & Beyond
Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary
It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It’s planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According...
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American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays
A major update to the American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for disrupted flights, alongside new rebooking and communication tools. The post American Airlines app adds hotel and meal vouchers for delays appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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TRIP REPORT: For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore – Growing Old in Style
For the love of Nasi Lemak and Hawker Market foods in Singapore Growing Old In Style If there’s one thing to do in Singapore’s tourism scene, it’s to explore the food scene and enjoy the local colours and flavours—time to head into the world of Hawker Markets and Food Centres....
Economy Class & Beyond
Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity
Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX – this time, it’s Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo – Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft,...
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Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft
It seems Delta’s fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 – Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown...
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AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts
CES 2026 News: Amazfit Active Max launches with 5 ATM water rating, mic and speaker, Bluetooth and BLE 5.3, plus 4 GB storage for offline music and podcasts. The post AI training Amazfit Active Max brings Zepp Coach to workouts appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Aer Lingus to shutter its Manchester base
It has been rumoured for weeks now, but it seems that Aer Lingus is to suspend its UK operation that is based in Manchester. Aer Lingus’ Manchester transatlantic will wind down operations as of 31st March 2026. The Manchester -New York operations will cease earlier, on 23rd February 2026. The airline...
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Chiltern Railways Introduces its “new” trains – Welcome the “Explorers”
The “new” Chiltern Trains Mark 5a train sets have finally entered commercial service today between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone. And because they’re new trains, they need branding – Welcome the “Explorers“. Chiltern Railways Explorer train set at Birmingham Moor Street – Image, Chiltern Railways. The Explorer fleet has...
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A Superb Short Hop with Malaysia Airlines: Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok on the Boeing 737-800
Flying my first ever flight with Malaysia Airlines on a short hop from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) – Growing Old in Style
The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) Growing Old in Style It’s time to head to one of my favourite hotels in the world, which is just classical in so many ways and able to hit the right service notes.  A shame the owners have switched flags on it now…  In this...
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Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range
With enhanced connectivity and louder alerts, the Apple AirTag 2 makes locating lost items even easier using Apple’s Find My network. The post Apple AirTag 2 launches with louder speaker and wider range appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    In this mammoth trip...