Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls and an entirely closable door, large table and two wide seats that can be combined into a comfortable double bed if required.

Early Bird season has returned, with Singapore Airlines today [Thursday 8 September] launching compelling airfares across its global network for travel in 2023. Its the first time since 2019 that Singapore Airlines has offered its traditionally annual cut price fares.

Virgin Australia has revealed its winter menu for Business Class travellers – all dishes tried and tested by the airline’s crew before being handpicked for the skies. The winter fare features hearty café-style dishes with Aussie classics, pastas, and substantial salads using local Australian produce and served with Australian beer and wine and a selection of popular spirits.

Air France has unveiled plans to introduce a new long-haul Business class product aboard its fleet of 12 Boeing 777-300 aircraft. Rolling out from September this year, the completely redesigned cabin will feature a sliding door to provide Premium travellers with full privacy.

Fiji Airways has introduced its first in-flight Business Class menu curated by Kiwi-Fijian Chef Richard Cross. Offered on all Fiji Airways international flights, the menu delivers fine-dining techniques at 35,000 feet and includes new signature dishes such as kava and cinnamon ice cream and dehydrated vegetable garnishes. A new menu cycle will launch quarterly with molecular gastronomy and house-smoked produce set to feature on upcoming menus.

Qantas will reinstate its full First Class offering at the end of March 2022 both on the ground and in the air as post-pandemic international travel steadily recovers and the national carrier wakes up more of its A380 superjumbo fleet.

Air France has unveiled a brand new lounge located in terminal 2F at Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Dedicated to Business customers and Flying Blue Elite Plus members travelling on Air France’s short- and medium-haul Schengen network, the lounge is one of the airline’s largest, with a surface area of 3,000 square metres and 570 seats spread over two levels.

Emirates customers flying to and from any of the airline’s destinations in Africa can now pack in more into their trips.

New onboard menus have been introduced on all Virgin Australia flights to give customers more choice and better value. The menus include a fresh new Business Class menu focused on quality and simplicity and a buy onboard menu of popular snacks and drinks for Economy guests.

Emirates is rolling out a redesigned premium cabin experience aboard its Airbus A380 double-decker fleet.

Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la carte menu for Business Class passengers on all flights, designed to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based food while elevating passengers’ culinary experience when they travel with the award-winning airline.

Air France has launched a new lounge dedicated to long-haul flights departing from Terminal 3 at Paris-Orly airport to a handful of long-haul destinations.