United launches inflight partnership with Spotify

United launches inflight partnership with Spotify

United Airlines and Spotify have launched what they are calling “a first-of-its-kind collaboration” for customers travelling on more than 680 of the carrier’s aircraft. Passengers can now access selected Spotify video and audio podcasts, audiobooks and playlists via...
Lufthansa expands free inflight messaging globally

Lufthansa expands free inflight messaging globally

In early 2024, Lufthansa introduced free inflight messaging on all short and medium haul flights operated by Airbus A320-family aircraft. Lufthansa’s entire narrow body, mainline fleet consists of A320-family aircraft (including A319s, A320s, and A321s), so this...
Germany to end visa appeal process as of 01 July 2025

Germany to end visa appeal process as of 01 July 2025

As of 01 July 2025, Germany will no longer allow visa applicants to make an administrative appeal if their visa is denied. The decision is based on a pilot project, where the suspension of visa appeals for rejected Schengen and national visas was tested from June...