Helsinki Airport has released statistics about all the products sold at their airport during 2016. Airport operator Finavia said Chinese travellers were the biggest spenders at the airport, and the number of Chinese passengers increased +7.5% in 2016. The most popular product groups among Chinese passengers last year were cosmetics, jewellery, watches and fashion, with European […]
Estée Lauder Travel Retailing brand Michael Kors has added new Sexy Blossom eau de parfum to its fragrance offer and is now available to buy across Europe, The Middle East, Africa and The Americas beginning this month for a limited time. Housed in a 100ml Michael Kors collection bottle, Sexy Blossom opens with sweet lychee, rose petals […]
Irish budget airline Ryanair have revealed that their smartphone app has been downloaded an impressive 17 million times and it the most popular airline app in Europe on both the Apple and Android app marketplaces. Ryanair’s chief marketing officer, Kenny Jacobs said:“We are continually improving our mobile app on both the iOS and Android platforms […]
AeroMobile is the company that launched inflight 3G mobile data back in 2015 and has since seen increases in it’s takeup year on year. They allow passengers to use their own mobiles and tablets to call, text and use the internet. Since launching in December 2015, they have reported a 160% increase in inflight mobile […]
Irish airline Aer Lingus are now providing visual guides for any passengers with autism or similar to help them be prepared for air travel. Aer Lingus Vice President Jack Foley commented: “Aer Lingus is proud to offer this proactive resource that allows families and caretakers who fly with our airline to narrate and prepare for […]
The new fragrance by Nina Ricci – Luna Blossom – is being launched at Shilla Duty Free in Singapore Changi airport. The fragrance is a fruity, floral nose and is targeted specifically at the Asian market. Luna Blossom is a delicate caress of fresh flowers enfolding a cedar, musky sparkling harmony conceived by Fabrice Pellegrin, […]
To coincide with the Italian Super Cup final between football giants AC Milan and Juventus on the 23rd December at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, fashion brand Diesel are linking up with AC Milan at Qatar Duty Free’s Junction Fashion boutique. The AC Milan team will fly out to Qatar wearing Diesel jeans and any customers […]
Haikou Meilan Airport’s Duty Free shop is adding 18,000sqm of retail space as they unveil the new Haikou Aviation Tourism Plaza early next year. A spokesman for Haikou Meilan Duty Free Shop said: “As one of the most important parts of the Haikou Aviation Tourism Plaza and with the expansion area of the Haikou Meilan Airport […]
Swarovski is teaming up with DFS Group to provide styling services to passengers at Hong Kong and Macau airports. Any customers who spend over the minimum requirement in either T Galleria in Hong Kong, or City of Dreams or Shoppes in Macua will receive a star ornamental crystal and a complimentary nail service from Swarovski. “Female […]
Glasgow Airport have launched the UK’s first “humanoid robot airport ambassador”. The robot is called ‘GLAdys’ – a play on the airport’s GLA IATA code – and she is stationed in the airport’s departures area with a job description of providing entertainment for passengers of all ages. One of GLAdys’ skills is singing and dancing, […]
From March 2018, passengers will be able to fly non-stop from London to Perth in Australia for the first time. Previously, the 9,000 mile (14,498km) journey would require you to make a connecting flight, but now Qantas are preparing to use Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to make the flight non-stop in just 17 hours. The Dreamliner […]
Boeing have revealed that they are working on developing ‘panoramic windows’ which are effectively the size of 3 standard sized airline windows. “With multiple potential locations based on the airplane type, it offers customers an unparalleled perspective of the world,” GKN Aerospace states. “We are thrilled to formally confirm our partnership with GKN Aerospace’s Fokker […]
News and book store WHSmith has just opened up four stores at Helsinki Airport (terminal one). WHSmith international chairman Louis de Bourgoing said: “We are delighted to be bringing the WHSmith brand to Finland, building on the brand’s success in other countries in the Nordic region. The team has worked tirelessly to deliver the highest […]
Irish airline Ryanair has reported that passenger numbers during November rose to 8.8m which is an increase of 15%. Ryanair’s Kenny Jacobs said: “Ryanair’s November traffic grew by 15% to 8.8m customers, on the back of lower fares and the continuing success of our “Always Getting Better” customer experience programme. Customers can look forward to […]
Hong Kong Airlines is adding another continent to it’s route map – North America. Earlier this year they added flights to Oceania and will start flying across the Pacific to Vancouver from 30th June next year. The airline will be using it’s Airbus A330-200 aircraft and it’s continued growth will be bolstered it’s 15 new […]
Thursday saw the maiden flight of the largest version yet of the the super successful Airbus A350 commercial aircraft. “The A350-1000 is the world’s most modern and efficient passenger aircraft.” – President and CEO of Airbus Fabrice Brégier. The flight was in the skies above southern France and the test flight was very successful and lasted for […]
November sees the release of Tom Ford’s new lipstick range – ‘Lips & Boys’. The line contains 50 pieces, 25 of which are brand new lipsticks and 10 of which have a matte finish. The colors range from the bold reds and go all the way back down to nudes. “I love seeing a woman […]
Tom Ford is set to release a new perfume into the travel retail market next month. Velvet Orchid Lumière is a floral – oriental composition with gourmand accents. It opens with a blend of Italian bergamot, mandarin, honey and rum. Its heady floral heart, includes notes of rose, orchid and jasmine on the base of […]
Travellers to Miami International Airport are invited to discover the Garden of Wonder by Perrier-Jouët, a whimsical immersive pop-up experience exploring the connection between the environment and art. The Garden of Wonder by Perrier-Jouët is designed to introduce culture to a passenger’s journey and act as a creative stepping stone to L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët, an […]
Hyderabad Duty Free have launched a new promotion at their store at Hyderabad Airport. Customers can look forward to promotions of up to 15% off certain products and even the chance to win a Nissan car. HDF Retail Chairman SGK Kishore said: “The brand Hyderabad Duty Free is growing stronger by the day and we […]
Travalo continues to innovate in the perfume world with a smartphone case which includes a refillable perfume spray. Genie-S Vice President Ralph Bou Nader said “It’s a product that has us buzzing. We have pre-ordered 100,000 pieces. I believe it is going to be popular everywhere and open up new channels of distribution for us.” […]
Here’s a perfume advert which looks a little different from all the others (which always seem to be trying too hard to be ‘arty’). Spike Jonze directed this video to promote KENZO World – the new perfume created by Carol Lim & Humberto Leon and KENZO Parfums. Enjoy. […]
Seascape’s Awake Oil Sleep Oil gift set has been specially chosen by Lufthansa as an exclusive to buy in it’s inflight duty free shopping selection. Seascape already has it’s Soothe Sleep Oil available to purchase with other airlines and also on cruise ships. Lufthansa includes both the Soothe Sleep Oil and Uplift Awake Oil. […]
Clinique are releasing a fantastic new body cream this Fall with the delightful name – Clinique Happy Gelato Cream for Body. The creams are available in three different infused fragrances – Standard, Sugared Petals and Berry Blush, and also Happy Fragrance with Berry Blush. They are all lightweight creams with will absorb into your skin nice […]
