First Class

In just a few days, on August 19, Lufthansa Group will launch Starlink-powered inflight Wi-Fi, with plans to equip about 850 aircraft across its airlines by 2029

Etihad Airways has launched daily nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Tashkent, opening its first route to Uzbekistan and expanding Central Asia links

Air France will dedicate an Airbus A321 to Pope Leo XIV for his first France visit, with special flights connecting Paris, Lourdes, Metz and Rome

Layam and Jetex have launched the first of two new luxury lounges in Terminal 3, featuring a chef menu, desserts, work and rest areas, and an entrance fee of $100 per passenger

Thailand promoted its culture, cuisine and hospitality to Tomorrowland fans in Belgium at the end of July ahead of the festival’s first Asian edition in December

Ahead of National Waffle Day: Hampton by Hilton is rolling out its first guest-created Peach Cobbler Waffle at nearly 2,500 hotels across the U.S. and Canada this month

ITA Airways becomes the first Italian airline to manage its own jet fuel procurement, boosting efficiency, flexibility, and supply resilience at Rome Fiumicino

Air Canada plans to launch scheduled flights to Lagos in 2027 after Canada and Nigeria expanded their bilateral air transport agreement

Bucharest Airport begins the first phase of a large solar energy project backed by EU funding to reduce costs and increase energy security

Hilton has opened Canopy Bangkok Sukhumvit, bringing its lifestyle brand to Southeast Asia with locally inspired design, rooftop dining and curated Bangkok experiences

UAE-based airline Emirates is introducing a series of innovations for first-class passengers to improve sleep, along with new luxury toiletries and an upgraded audio system

Swiss airline launches a new premium experience with two suites in first class combined to create a large private space with 1.8-meter-high walls. The launch will begin in early 2026 on Airbus A350 and upgraded Airbus A330 aircraft, and later on Boeing 777 planes

Emirates introduces a stunning new first-class experience