Airlines
Top 10 Annoyances in the Air Travel Industry
The aviation industry has undergone significant changes over recent years, from the way airlines structure their classes of service to the increasing complexity of loyalty programs. If you’re a frequent flyer, you’ve likely experienced these changes firsthand. Today, we’ll...
Medium-haul service: a step backwards for Air France-KLM, a step forwards for SAS
In the airline's own words, ‘Air France is constantly looking at opportunities to develop its offer, in order to best meet customer expectations in line with market trends’. For passengers, this will mean the end of the light snacks...
Code-Share and Interline Agreement between Air France, KLM and SAS, a new step in both groups integration
Starting from September 1, 2024, a new code-share and interline agreement between Air France, KLM, and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) promises to transform the experience of frequent flyers. This long-awaited strategic partnership aims to optimize services and connections for travelers...
The typical air traveler is not at all who you think he is
There are a ton of clichés and preconceived ideas about people who fly and who they are. A recent study by France's General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) dispels many clichés.
We won't rehash the debate about who's out...
Air France opens its new Business lounge at Los Angeles airport
After having announced a new improvement of its First class experience at CDG, Air France recently unveiled its new Business Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), located in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT).
This expansive lounge, covering nearly...
Air France La Première: A New Ground Experience at Paris Charles de Gaulle
Air France is elevating its La Première experience, the pinnacle of its service offering As part of this enhancement, the airline will unveil a new airport journey featuring a bespoke vestibule and expansive suites. This initiative aims to deliver...
Singapore Airlines SQ321 accident: what if media stopped talking nonsense?
The incident on Singpore Airlines flight 321 last week has been making the headlines for the past week, and at TravelGuys we're not too keen on surfing on such dramatic events to gain traffic.
Not surprisingly, a number of...
GPS Jamming and Spoofing: GPS vulnerabilities that put flights at risk
GPS is not as simple and safe a technology as you might think, and there are two ways in which malevolent minds can disrupt its operation to such an extent that flight safety can be put at risk.
A...
SAS will leave Star Alliance to join Skyteam on September 1, 2024. What impact will this have on loyalty programs and Eurobonus members?
It is finally on September 1 that, following its tie-up with Air France-KLM, SAS will leave Star Alliance to join Skyteam. But if things are clear about membership, they are much less so about loyalty programs and their benefits,...
Airlines: EU takes aim at takeovers
While consolidation of the European airline industry seems to be the inevitable direction of history, the EU (but not only the EU) seems intent on strictly checking any potential infringement of competition and thus protecting the consumer. The first...