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The Best Airlines for Family Travel

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Traveling with family can be both exciting and challenging, especially when it comes to choosing the right airline. From onboard amenities to family-friendly policies, here’s a guide to some of the best airlines that cater to families.

1. Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines tops the list for its exceptional service and dedication to family travelers. With spacious cabins, attentive staff, and a variety of entertainment options for kids, it ensures a comfortable journey for all.

2. Emirates

Emirates Airlines is renowned for its family-friendly services, including dedicated play areas in some lounges, children’s meals, and an extensive entertainment system to keep kids entertained throughout the flight.

3. Lufthansa

Lufthansa offers excellent family services such as priority boarding for families with young children, special kids’ meals, and complimentary baby kits. Their commitment to comfort and safety makes them a top choice for family travel.

4. JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is known for its affordability and family-friendly amenities. With spacious seats, free snacks for kids, and in-flight entertainment options like DirecTV, it’s a popular choice among families traveling within the United States and to the Caribbean.

5. Qantas

Qantas Airlines stands out with its dedicated family zones on selected aircraft, entertainment options for all ages, and thoughtful amenities such as activity packs and healthy kids’ meals. Their friendly service and attention to detail make them ideal for long-haul family journeys.

6. British Airways

British Airways offers a range of family services including early boarding, free seat selection for children under 12, and a variety of entertainment options suitable for different age groups. Their commitment to comfort and convenience makes them a reliable choice for family travel.

7. Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand provides a welcoming environment for families with features like Skycouch seating options that convert into a flat surface, making it easier for families to relax together. Their attentive service and thoughtful amenities enhance the travel experience for parents and children alike.

Choosing the right airline can significantly impact your family travel experience. Consider these airlines for their dedication to providing safe, comfortable, and enjoyable journeys for families. Whether you're flying short-haul or long-haul, these airlines are equipped to make your family travel memorable.

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The Best Airlines for Long-Haul Flights

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Long-haul flights can be a daunting prospect, but choosing the right airline can make all the difference. Whether you prioritize comfort, in-flight entertainment, or excellent service, here are some of the top airlines renowned for their long-haul flights:

Singapore Airlines: Renowned for its exceptional service and comfortable seating options, Singapore Airlines consistently ranks high for long-haul flights.

Emirates: With spacious cabins and top-notch entertainment systems, Emirates offers a luxurious experience for travelers on long journeys.

Qatar Airways: Known for its world-class hospitality and extensive route network, Qatar Airways provides a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.

Cathay Pacific: Offering excellent service and comfortable seats, Cathay Pacific is a favorite among travelers flying long distances.

Etihad Airways: Etihad Airways is praised for its luxurious amenities, including onboard lounges and excellent cuisine, making long-haul flights a pleasure.

ANA (All Nippon Airways): ANA combines Japanese hospitality with modern amenities, making it a top choice for long-haul travel to and from Asia.

Qantas Airways: Australia's flagship carrier, Qantas, offers spacious seats and excellent service, ensuring a pleasant journey on long-haul routes.

Lufthansa: Known for its reliability and comfortable cabins, Lufthansa is a popular choice for long-haul flights to Europe and beyond.

British Airways: British Airways offers a blend of comfort, service, and entertainment options, making it a preferred airline for long journeys.

Air New Zealand: With its friendly service and innovative seating options like Skycouch, Air New Zealand provides a unique and comfortable experience on long-haul flights.

When planning your next long-haul journey, consider these airlines for a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience. Each airline offers unique features and amenities that cater to different preferences and needs.

[thewul]

Now why the G1000 comes first, also when, the development of the G900 should take 2 years and the G1000 could take double that

The reason why the G1000 comes first is that what I see happening for private jets in the future, is what we have seen happen for private yachts

Bigger always bigger, more and more luxurious, with that in mind we have set the bar with the G1000 as the ultimate in private jetliners, there's nothing after it, it's almost the size of a large airliner

Second thing the capacity of the G1000, 60 to 64 passengers, that is where the jet industry is going in my opinion, private jets, corporate jets, and jet aviation services or jet leasing, they will want larger jets, more luxurious with an increased capacity

It's more passengers, more business, more time the jet is in the air and not racking fees in a hangard

We sell dreams Gunray used to say about banking, we could show you a regular jetliner but no we're showing the Blackbird, although its cosmetic stuff, the plane is glossy black, the chromes are also blacked out but at the same time we're selling a dream

The exterior is only half of it, black chromes for the interior as well, and an anthracite gray palette, along with beige leather upholstery

Or maybe even the exterior paint looks just like that, who knows what's possible nowadays with alloyed paints

Now each of these 60 or 64 passenger seats can transform into a skycouch, together with its private space, there's also that, the rest is a sky lounge, a dining area, a conference room, and a suite together with an executive office

What more can it do, you have to expect that from clients, because the baggage hold is for 64 plus crew converting the remainder of it into fuel tanks could double the autonomy of the G1000

That's less refuels, essentially less time spent refueling, and range, because beyond ultra range there is unlimited range, which is the equivalent of a tour of the globe at its widest latitude, the equator

No other plane can do that except by striking a compromise between its passenger number, baggage hold, and fuel tanks, which as Gulfstream if we see that happening elsewhere well way to go with trying to be Gulfstream

In the future stratospheric planes can this can that, it's not what the G1000 is about, it's about producing a timeless classic

Thank you for having followed

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Lindsay Lohan / "On the Skycouch with Rico" by Air New Zealand, August 2011.

[bangbangbeefkeef]

Hi! First: I love ALL your stories. This morning I was reading a piece of news about Air New Zealand and remembered they have this economy skycouch for people traveling together. Seats transform into a bed. I immediately thought how enjoyable it would be to read a story written by you about how Keith would take if a beautiful and completely stranger buy (Lance) offered him to expand their seats to stretched for the night. Thanks if you ever write it and thanks for all you have written already

Okay I went and watched a video to understand. I like that this has potential for “bedsharing” but with a twist. I’m definitely here for it. I’m putting it on my prompt list. I wish I could give you a time frame, but it’s hard to say. Thanks for the awesome idea!

[ramekakirby]

The Top 5 Airlines You Need To Know About Before You Travel Long- Haul With Kids

I have been really lucky with my eldest two kids, both of them have travelled a lot since they were babies.  They will sit and chill until they fall asleep.  Wake up, eat, watch some movies and then we are there.  My third child, is a totally different story.  You would swear that you were flying to the land of ‘Hand over your favourite toys and eat broccoli’

You can never plan for every situation, but choosing the right airline can make things a whole lot easier so I thought I would share with you my thoughts on the best airlines to make life a little bit easier...

#1  ETIHAD

My top pick for easy travel would have to be Etihad.  Anyone with babies and young children that has flown with them,  would have to agree with me… Why you ask?  What is so special about Etihad on a long-haul flight… Flying Nannies!!

The professionally trained flying nannies come armed with all the magic tricks (literally), origami, face painting, hand puppets, pilot hats and anything else they can fit in their Mary Poppins bags.

Need a sleep? The Nannies will take your little ones for a tour of the plane to see where the meals are prepared whilst you grab some shut eye.

The best bit about Etihad -  The Nannies are not a privilege reserved only for the patrons at the front end of the plane, but for everyone in every class!

If you are thinking of booking an Etihad flight, and you would like some extra space in the economy seating - look into their new “neighbor-free seat” booking feature.  It is a bidding system where you can bid to reserve an extra seat next to you.  Of course it is an extra fee, but a lot better than booking all business class fares if you just want a little more space.

To look into some of the benefits of flying with Etihad with kids check out their website

https://www.etihad.com/en-au/experience-etihad/family-travel/onboard/

#2 EMIRATES

Imagine what VIP status feels like for us - Business class, first class, private club lounges.  Emirates is that, for kids.  If you are looking for an airline that caters to young people, then the kids will not have more fun on a flight than Emirates...  as the old saying goes ‘Happy Wife (Mummy), Happy Life’ and what makes mummy happy? Happy Kids!!!

All kids receive a stuffed animal friend, bags, books, crafts to keep them busy, kid sized headphones and even their own special amenities kit.  The meals onboard for kids are served in special child friendly trays and snack boxes.

If you are connecting through Dubai, there is a dedicated family check-in desk and complimentary strollers to make your stop over a little more comfortable.

If you choose to fly with Emirates, don’t forget to sign up to the Emirates Skysurfers program.  Skysurfers is the Emirates Kids frequent flyer program.  You can redeem miles for rewards flights or you can let the little humans exchange them for Theme park tickets.

To book an emirates flight, check out their website emirates.com

#3 BRITISH AIRWAYS

I love that with British Airways, the kids can get involved in their travel plans with Mum and Dad. Before heading off on holidays, your little Bambinos can personalise their own luggage with their very own Skyflyers baggage tags.  You can download them at this link...

https://www.britishairways.com/cms/global/pdfs/Travelling_with_children/skyflyers_baggage_tag.pdf

Whilst British Airways were founded in 1974, they are celebrating their 100th anniversary.  Its a long story but essentially the 100 years dates back to when a smaller airline took their first flight and that airline later became part of BA.  Anyways, that was just a little bit of random history for you.  As part of their celebrations, BA are investing in improving Customer Service, especially in regards to families.  This will provide new family friendly lounges and entertainment.  The first airports to receive these lounges will be Heathrow and Gatwick.  Parents can sit back and relax whilst the little ones can stretch their legs and their imaginations whilst playing with the musical instruments, the play kitchens or riding on the mini sized airplanes.

Also in the coming years, you can expect to see a new permanent family check in area at Heathrow Airport and a designated family security lane.

So if you are looking to book a UK getaway anytime over the next few years, I would strongly recommend  British Airways with Kids.

Check them out at britishairways.com

#4 SINGAPORE AIRLINES

I’m not sure if Singapore Airlines should actually be number four or number one…. I guess it depends on the age of your children.  If you have a newborn or infant, I think you should actually consider Singapore Airlines first.

First of all SA supply bulkhead baby bassinets.  There is a limited number of bassinets available onboard each flight so I would recommend that you book the bassinet when you book the infant ticket as it is offered on a first request, first served basis.  The bassinets support a maximum weight of 14kg.

The second reason that I think SA is best for travelling with babies is because they cater for babies of all ages and within their meal choices.  They have many options ranging from their own special baby food for bambinos under one year old.  They have a ‘Post Weaning Meal’ option made for infants who need food that is easy to chew and if you are travelling business class or up, there is an additional ‘gourmet’ yummy menu for the kids.

Finally, the thing that I love MOST about travelling with Singapore Airlines is that in an ‘Emergency number 3’ situation (wink - you know what I am talking about) Singers have your back.  They stock a supply of nappies, bibs, bottles, wipes, cuddly toys and anything else that you may need… Of course it is always best to take your own nappies incase theirs do not fit, or your own cuddly toys that the little one loves most of all, but it is reassuring to know that if you are 30,000 feet in the air and you realise that you left the bottles in the fridge at home or you packed one bottle too short, there are spares there that you can use…. And that right there, is why I love Singapore Airlines.

For more information on travelling with Singapore Airlines with Kids, Go to their website below:

https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/au/travel-info/special-assistance/travelling-with-children/

#5 AIR NEW ZEALAND

Last of all is Air New Zealand. If you are travelling on a long haul flight with ANZ, not only do they provide the Kiddies with their very own Jet Cadets Kids packs and a wide selection of on screen entertainment, but they can also have a bed.

Air New Zealand have recently released the new Economy Skycouch. The skycouch is three seats turned into a bed, couch, play area, whatever you need it to be.  This is great if you choose to travel the economy option but you have active little ones that need space to play and be creative or if they don’t sleep well sitting across an armrest.

Even better, If you have a newborn, pre-book a bassinet with your Skycouch and both Mumma and Baby can have a good long rest.

Check out the Skycouch on this link:

https://www.airnewzealand.com.au/economy-skycouch

Love and Happy Travels

Rameka x

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Economy Skycouch

Family can book a skycouch online, they have different options of examples that passengers can choose. But the skycouch have limited amount that not avilable for everyone on board.

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Less 90 minutes before we land at LAX! It's safe to say that the skycouch was 100% worth it's cost. We've been comfortable and stress free the entire flight! They give these full soft pillows, almost like a fitted sheet and warm fleece blankets. (Not that you need them. 😏 Boday heeaaaat) I struggle to sleep in unfamiliar places and managed to sleep more than 5 hours! Blake the ever talented, slept for over 6! Sleeping side by side was a little tight so we slept head to toe which I think worked better. To anyone considering it for long haul flights I'd say it's a must! We paid $225 per person per flight for reference and I'd happily do it again! See you on our flight home Skycouch!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2joYsFjMu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ro1uddfjf8sk

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The Best Airlines for Senior Travel

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Traveling as a senior can be both exciting and challenging, and choosing the right airline can make all the difference. Here's a guide to some of the best airlines that cater specifically to senior travelers, offering comfort, convenience, and excellent service.

1. Singapore Airlines Known for its exceptional service and comfortable seating options, Singapore Airlines tops the list for senior travelers. With spacious cabins, helpful staff, and a range of amenities designed to enhance comfort, Singapore Airlines ensures a pleasant journey for older passengers.

2. Emirates Emirates offers senior-friendly services such as wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and special meal options. Their extensive route network and luxurious onboard experience make it a preferred choice for seniors looking for comfort and reliability.

3. Lufthansa Lufthansa provides dedicated services for elderly passengers, including assistance with boarding and deplaning, priority check-in, and comfortable seating arrangements. With a commitment to passenger safety and comfort, Lufthansa ensures a smooth travel experience for seniors.

4. Air New Zealand Air New Zealand stands out for its innovative seating options, including the Skycouch, which allows seniors to stretch out and relax during long flights. The airline also offers attentive service and special assistance for elderly passengers, making it a great choice for senior travel.

5. Japan Airlines Japan Airlines offers a range of services tailored to senior travelers, including wheelchair assistance, priority boarding, and comfortable seating options. With a reputation for punctuality and excellent customer service, Japan Airlines provides a stress-free travel experience for older passengers.

6. Qantas Qantas provides senior-friendly services such as priority boarding, extra legroom seats, and assistance with baggage handling. With a focus on safety and comfort, Qantas ensures that senior travelers enjoy a pleasant journey to their destination.

Choosing the right airline can significantly enhance the travel experience for seniors. Whether it's comfort, convenience, or special assistance, these airlines prioritize the needs of older passengers, making travel more enjoyable and accessible.

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El consejo sobre ofertas de vuelos de última hora que está grabado en mi memoria

En un mundo donde las reseñas en línea cuentan todas las decisiones de los consumidores, ¿cuáles son las características más importantes que hacen que una gran aerolínea sea una gran aerolínea y cómo se pueden lograr?

En el Travelers Choice, Boletos Barato publicó las mejores aerolíneas del mundo, según un cúmulo de los mejores vuelos online aquí. Después de haber revelado los secretos del éxito de las aerolíneas a nivel mundial, la atención se centra ahora en la importancia de las grandes cualidades de las aerolíneas: ¿por qué las personas eligen volar con ciertas aerolíneas en lugar de otras y qué pueden estar haciendo las compañías aéreas para igualar el éxito de sus competidores?

Cómo las ofertas de vuelos de última hora pueden mejorar sus servicios:

● Necesidades del cliente: Un excelente servicio al cliente es una necesidad absoluta para lograr la satisfacción y la lealtad de los pasajeros entre los clientes. Las aerolíneas como G Skywings ofrecen a todos los pasajeros de vuelos de larga distancia un kit de amenidades Sleep Tight que incluye calcetines, un cepillo de dientes, tapones para los oídos y una máscara para los ojos que los pasajeros pueden usar para notificar al personal que no los despierte para las comidas.

“Una aerolínea increíble con un servicio increíble. Realmente se puede decir que Airways no intenta tomar atajos en lo que respecta al gasto, la calidad y el cuidado de un pasajero ".

● Comodidad y espacio en el vuelo: la mayoría de los asientos de los aviones se están reduciendo, por lo que no es de extrañar que los pasajeros identifiquen los asientos como una de las principales prioridades, si no la más importante, al reservar un vuelo. Muchas personas encuestadas dijeron que su principal preocupación era sentarse cómodamente con amplio espacio para las piernas; sin embargo, la buena noticia es que la comodidad de los pasajeros ahora está mejorando. Observando la preocupación por la falta de espacio y la incomodidad en la clase económica, la aerolínea introdujo un innovador Skycouch que permite convertir una fila de tres asientos económicos en una cama plana; esto puede explicar la comodidad al proporcionar características asombrosas que hacen que sea una gran aerolínea.

● Gran precio con grandes ofertas

“A tiempo, las bolsas vuelan gratis, precio justo. Variedad de opciones de tiempo. Cambiar de vuelo sin pagar tarifas de cambio ".

Los precios económicos y la asequibilidad son características clave que hacen que una gran aerolínea sea una gran aerolínea y que atraen a más pasajeros a su empresa. El crecimiento de las aerolíneas de bajo costo ha sido un fenómeno de la aviación. La introducción de sitios web de comparación de precios ahora brinda a los consumidores la oportunidad de comparar sus opciones de aerolíneas, basándose únicamente en el precio. Para competir con las aerolíneas económicas, los boletosbarato deben asegurarse de que el servicio y las características de la aerolínea / experiencias de los pasajeros reflejen los precios que cobran por los vuelos.

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The aircraft cabin is the part of the aircraft in which passenger travels. The aircraft cabin interior comprises components and systems that are used inside the cabin such as overhead bins, seats, monuments, lavatory, carts, and lights.

Market Dynamics- Drivers

Growing preference of consumer for air travel is expected to drive growth of the global aircraft cabin interior market during the forecast period

According to International Air Transport Association (IATA) report, 2015, number of passengers traveling by air increased to 3.4 billion passengers in 2015 from 3.3 billion passengers in 2014, registering a growth of 3%. Furthermore, the high growth of tourism industry, rising international travel, higher disposable income, competitive ticket pricing, and a significant reduction in traveling time are compelling consumers to opt for air travel than other modes of commute. This, in turn, is influencing airline carriers to deploy new aircraft and thereby drive the growth of the global aircraft cabin interior market.

Rise in long-distance air travel boosting the demand for advanced and comforting interiors is expected to propel the global aircraft cabin interior market growth over the forecast period

Long-haul flights or long-distance non-stop air travel of over seven hours of flight time has increased significantly in the recent past. This is owing to increasing traveling range of aircraft, which leads to shorter travel times and fewer transit complications. However, a long-haul flight can lead to various health complications such as fatigue, restlessness, jet lag, and overall discomfort for passengers. Airline carriers are focused on enhancing passenger comfort, which in turn, is increasing adoption of comfortable, highly customizable, and technologically advanced cabin interior systems to replace the existing conventional systems. The practice of fitting more comfortable and soothing aircraft cabin interior products in long haul flights is expected to support growth of the global aircraft cabin interior market over the forecast period.

North America region dominated the global aircraft cabin interior market in 2019, accounting for 33.3% share in terms of value, followed by Asia Pacific, Europe, MEA and Latin America, respectively.

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Market Dynamics- Restraints

Reducing demand for large body aircraft across the globe is expected to hamper the global aircraft cabin interior market growth over the forecast period

Large aircrafts comprising double decks and two aisles require higher number of aircraft cabin interior products. Naturally, number of monuments such as overhead bins, lavatories, galleys, and lighting systems are much higher than that of narrow-body aircraft. Airline carriers whose fleet comprising mostly of narrow-body aircraft generally tend to increase passenger capacity of aircraft by utilizing space taken up by these galleys and lavatories. Hence, demand for these galleys is expected to decrease, as cost of a single galley is much more than that of a row of seats, which is in turn, is expected to restrain the market growth.

Lack of profitable airlines in emerging economies is expected to hamper the global aircraft cabin interior market growth over the forecast period

Emerging economies such as South Africa, India, and China have a limited number of profitable airlines. This is primarily due to low purchase power and constant preference for conventional methods of commute such as railways and buses. This, in turn, is expected to hinder growth of the global aircraft cabin interior market growth over the forecast period.

Market Opportunities

Customization and replacement of existing aircraft cabin interior components to provide major growth opportunities

The global aviation industry is growing at a steady pace though there is intense competition among major airline carriers. These airline carriers make extreme efforts to increase passenger share by including more destinations, providing competitive prices, and refurbishing aircraft frequently. For instances, Thomson Airways cabin structure to accommodate the whole family, Air New Zealand’s SkyCouch, a row of three economy seats that together create a flexible space, and Etihad Airways ‘The Residence’, a three-room suite which has living room, bedroom, and shower room, has led to frequent customization and replacement of aircraft interior products. Moreover, on average, airline carriers replace their cabin interior products every 3 to 5 years to provide a new look and feel their aircraft. 

Adoption of in-flight entertainment system and connectivity systems across all classes can present significant growth opportunities

First class and business class passengers receive special features and amenities such as personalized in-flight entertainment and communication systems for comfort and convenience. Until recently, amenities in economy class segment were kept to a bare minimum. However, rising competition in the global airline industry is compelling airline carriers to offer communications systems and in-flight entertainment in the economy class seating, in order to attract more passengers. For instance, certain airlines such as FlyDubai offer these amenities for a small pre-paid fee.

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What 9 days in New Zealand looks like

January 2020 feels like a really long time ago. I look back and think, “it was an amazing time to take a vacation.”

Trip details:

Theme: 70% nature and hiking

8 nights, 9 days

Spent 2 days, 1 night in the North Island, and the rest of the trip in the South Island

Food keywords: English breakfasts, grain bowls, farm-to-table deliciousness, turmeric lattes

Would go back: YES! New Zealand is quite large and there’s lots more to explore, especially in the North Island. We didn’t even go into Auckland.

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Air New Zealand Is Putting Bunk Beds in Economy Class The company’s Skynest is a rare game changer for the 99 percent. By. Nikki Ekstein February 25, 2020 Lie-flat seats ... in coach? It’s possible, says Air New Zealand, which on Tuesday announced a new economy-cabin concept to be piloted on flights between New York and Auckland starting this October. The new route is the first-ever nonstop between the two cities, taking roughly 16 to 18 hours. Economy Skynest, the latest prototype to stem from the airline’s Hangar 22 innovation center, builds off the success of the airline’s Economy Skycouch, which allows families to transform a row of three economy seats into a single full-size bed. If Skycouch is like a futon, Skynest is a small Pod Hotel, with two parallel sets of bunk beds stacked three high. Each mattress will be about 6.5 feet long and 23 inches wide at the shoulder, tentatively fitted with a privacy curtain, full-size pillow, blanket, sheets, and earplugs. Skynest’s exact position within the cabin is yet to be decided—as is the exact date of its first flight. Its specifications are also subject to change. But according to a statement from the airline’s general manager of customer experience, Nikki Goodman, “an economy-class customer on long-haul flights would be able to book the Economy Skynest in addition to their economy seat, get some quality rest and arrive at their destination ready to go.” Price and logistics are similarly up in the air, such as if guests can book the pod for an entire flight or just segments. A spokesperson said it’s more likely to be reserved for single-use sessions of a still-to-be-determined length. That would make the product accessible to more passengers per plane load and lower the price threshold, though it would raise questions about cleaning in between uses. “There is still work to be done on design development and the team is reviewing the commercial feasibility of having the product onboard,” explained the spokesperson over email. *** See full article here ---->> https://twitter.com/business/status/1232665395980636160?s=19 <<--- *** https://www.instagram.com/p/B9CGTSJJK2W/?igshid=tn91gro77e7l

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Air New Zealand innovates yet again, this time with a conceptual 'Skynest' for economy passengers

Air New Zealand innovates yet again, this time with a conceptual 'Skynest' for economy passengers. Could it revolutionise long-haul economy travel?

Air New Zealandhas a fairly unique proposition, offering daily ultra long-haul flights across the globe while catering to a home country with just half the population of London. As such, its had to innovate to remain at the top of it’s game, and has already rolled out products like the (short-lived) Premium Economy Spaceseat, and Skycouch to help bolster ancillary sales while catering to the…

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Vpis 1 - Life there is only one

(10.1.) Uznávám, že v lednu jet na Kanáry je random, rozhodně víc, než tam jet v prosinci nebo únoru. Ale tak zaplnil jsem i tuhle mezeru, díky Koušnovi. Jak jsem se tak k němu přidal, tak letím vlastně za ním, když on tam už je, takže když dneska všechny lety klapnou, bude velký setkání na El Hierro! No ale aby se to mohlo povést, musel jsem vyletět z Prahy brzo. Hodně brzo, dokonce tak, že to nemám rád. Dobré vyvorané brzké ráno z Ruzyně.

Boarding completed hlásí letuška už v 5:50, takže zavíráme dveře a jedeme. Letím s portugalskými TAP, který mám čím dál tím víc oblíbený. A tentokrát zvlášť, páč poprvý jako Star Alliance Gold. A lup, hnedka economy extra. Spousta místa, zásuvky, a ještě by tu šel i Skycouch.

V dnešní A319 nás letí tak třicet, odhaduju, přece jen takhle v lednu, jsem překvapenej, že to TAP lítá, ale dobře pro mě. Když letuška dělá safety briefing, tak ho dělá pro nás tři vpředu. I jí to asi přijde blbý, tak se na nás tak hezky usmívá. Let do Lisabonu trvá tři a půl hodiny, skoro celej bez turbulencí, prospal jsem dvě a půl hodiny, samotnýho mě to překvapilo. Východ slunce nad Španělskem.

TAP mě baví i proto, že na nich je vidět, že se snaží. A jde jim to. Nedávno se mi dostal do ruky inflight magazín ČSA a to byla ostuda, včetně jejich článku o Praze s agenturníma fotkama. To TAP, když dělaj článek o Praze, tak jim stojí za to si to sami nafotit a dobře napsat. Za mě body plus!

V Lisabonu jsme včas, takže přípoj na Gran Canarii stihnu. Času akorát si tu trochu zaspotovat, takhle brzo ráno jsem tu nikdy nebyl.

No a když mám tu zlatou kartu, tak snídaně zdarma v salónku, že.

Yay, nejen že snídaně, ale ještě s máslem z Azor! Tak to je dvojitá radost!

I druhý segment letíme na čas, což je pro mě dneska zvlášť důležitý, protože pak už neletím s TAM, ale s Binter Canarias, takže se musím znova nacheckinovat. Což kdybych nestihnul, tak jsem dost v pytli. Ale zvládli jsme to za plánovaný dvě hoďky, kufr vyjel jako první (díky, Star Alliance ;), takže jsem vše proběhnul a je čas na obídek. Tu už ne salónek, ale osvědčenej Burger King s výhledem.

Je vidět i ta 319 TAPu - vtipný bylo, že jsem s tou stejnou letěl z Prahy a pak i Lisabonu, ale prohodila se posádka, tak to zas tak vtipný nebylo, no ;) Letiště na Gran Canarii už známe poměrně dobře - a je dobrý. Tu vlastně salónek není potřeba, klidný zákoutí se tu dají najít tak jako tak.

Přestup utekl jako voda, zkoordinovali jsme se s Koušnem, kterej už dosedl na El Hierro a čeká tam. Tak teď už to vypadá, že tam dneska dorazím i já. Autobusem do ATR a letíme, bye bye Gran Canaria, zase za tejden.

Binter dneska dělaj dobrej dojem, ATR je úplně nový (EC-MYT), dokonce wifi inflight s pohyblivou mapou.

Skok z Gran Canarie na El Hierro je necelejch tři sta km, takže to trvá ani ne hoďku. Dám si druhýho burgera, Binter sušenku a skoro klesáme. Letí dost místních a přede mnou sedí taková mladá rodina. Tatínek floutek tak dvacet, maminka snad míň, ale jsou sladký. Jen ta kérka v angličtině se tatínkovi moc nepovedla, a to jí má na hlavě. Nejdřív jsem viděl jen "Never Give Up", ale pak se otočil, a z druhý strany má "Life there is only one", takže angličtinář to nebude.

A už mě vítá El Hierro, terminál opravdu rodinný, ono sem taky lítá tak pět ATR za den, jinak nic.

A počasí se oproti Gran Canarii vyjasnilo, už je modro, hurá. Lezu do terminálu a už skrz skla vidím Koušna, je tu! Vyřídím auto, vezmu kufr a už vítání, čáááu. Posledních pár let se vídáme vlastně skoro jen v Makaronézii, takový tradice se mi líbí, tentokrát tedy na El Hierro. Hotelů tu moc není, ostrov má jen deset tisíc obyvatel a je takovej odstrčenej. Takže jsme nakonec vybrali apartmány v městečku Frontera, což je na druhý straně ostrova od letiště. Ostrov je mega hornatej, to jsem nečekal, takže naše Fiat Panda si dost zafuní, ale během půl hoďky jsme na místě. Apartmán je zařízenej, kuchyň, dvě ložnice, ale nejvíc se nám asi líbí terasa, páč výhled.

Dneska tu nefouká, ale jindy asi jo, jinak nevím, proč je na matraci velkej kus lávy. A hřeje!

Frontera je v kaldeře El Golfo, což je vlastně už jen půl kráteru, ta druhá půlka se kdysi zhroutila do moře při zemětřesení. Tak tomu se snad tentokrát vyhneme. Juchů, tak jsme tu! I když check-in byl trochu vzrůšo, s paní byla už během rezervace těžká domluva, páč mluví jen španělsky, fakt ani slovo anglicky (při check-inu jsme si pomáhali online translatorem a vystačili jsme si!). Ale jsme tu a hned si prohlížíme všechny mapky a prospekty a chystáme se na výlety.

Hlásí se samozřejme i hlad a paní (má jméno, co si nepamatuju, ale zní to něco jako Ajurvéda, tak jí tak říkáme) nám doporučí pár restaurací v okolí. Je ještě světlo (diví se hlavně Koušn, páč mi furt říká čas o hodinu napřed, má to nějaký popletený :-), tak se jdeme ještě projít před večeří. Takovejch možná dvacet stupňů, příjemně, čistej vzduch, ach!

Jako je to tu prdelákov, ne že ne, ale má to svoje kouzlo. A je tu dost domů na prodej!

Z terasy jsme viděli kapličku na kopci (Campanario de Joapira), tak jdeme tam. Krajina boží!

Jen teda je tu snad všechno na kopci a tedy do kopce, takže hned zkraje funíme. Ale po tom dni v letadlech, to je potřeba. Sluníčko už zapadá, takže sedíme na zdi, pokecáme, kocháme.

Hlad je ale neúprosnej, takže sejdem zpět do vsi, najdem první doporučenou restauraci a jdeme dovnitř. Jsme tu teda sami, ale pan vrchní je velmi ochotnej, i když neumí slovo anglicky, zase. Jídelák ale anglicky je, i když názvy jídel stejně moc nechápeme. Ale s výběry naslepo mám dobrý zkušenosti, tak volím parrot fish, ryba papoušek. Jo to je ploskozubec! Ty jsem fotil na Havaji při šnorchlování! No tak teď ho i ochutnám :-)

Hele a dobrý, k tomu kanárský pivečko ("Pilsen") a jsme si spokojený. Po večeři ještě skočíme do supermarketu nakoupit a šup dom. Však taky aplikace říká skoro 18 tisíc kroků, ha! Tak to jsem byl mega aktivní, ale už je čas na kutě, bylo to dlouhý. Tak první vpisek z Kanárů je tu, tejden užívání před náma! Zdravíme dom a všude, kde nás čtete. Pa!

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