STARLUX continues to expand its fleet - this time in its cargo arm adding further aircraft to its fleet. The Tawainese airline has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo. STARLUX Airlines currently … [Read more...]
Alelo converts its ATR42 order
Lessor Abelo has made the first move of converting its ATR42 STOL orders into different aircraft in the ATR Catalogue. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft into a mixture of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. The … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific to return to Rome for Summer 2025
Cathay Pacific has announced it will be returning to Rome, Italy for the summer of 2025. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline will operate a three-times-a-week service between Hong Kong and Rome from 5 June 2025. These will be supported by the Hong Kong to Milan service, which currently operates five … [Read more...]
Loganair to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency
It seems IAG Loyalty has signed another airline to its Avios programme - with Scottish carrier Loganair planning to adopt Avios as the loyalty currency for its Clan Loganair programme. Loganair ATR72-600 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Loganair will be the 7th airline to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency - with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar … [Read more...]
UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) expands to Non-EU visitors from today (8th January)
If your travels involve travelling to or through the United Kingdom, you will need to plan one extra step ahead. The country has extended the rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) programme. Now Live for non-EU visitors - Image, https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/easier-on-the-app The UK ETA is very much like … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific to offer Hong Kong Flavours for Premium Economy and Economy class
Cathay Pacific has in the past partnered with restaurants for its premium cabins. Well, it seems they're working with Michelin-starred restaurant Yat Tung Heen to offer customers a taste of home in the skies in Premium Economy and Economy Class. New Premium Economy Offerings aboard Cathay Pacific - Image, Cathay Pacific. Yat Tung Heen specialises in traditional … [Read more...]
So, you think the new British Airways revenue earning tiers are bad? Think again – they are a *LOT* worse
With British Airways throwing out multiple babies with the bathwater with the recent announcement of the changes to their loyalty programme - The Club, I've had a think and tried to come up with some examples of how anyone is going to get Bronze, Silver, or Gold, let alone Gold Guest List. And to say my jaw dropped hard is an understatement. It's going to involve a lot … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Loganair ATR72-600 taking off from Dublin Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Loganair ATR72-600 taking off from Dublin Airport as it heads back to the United Kingdom. Loganair operates a fleet of nine ATR72-600 in its regional fleet. The airline also operates ATR42-500, ATR42-600, Britten-Norman Islander, de Havilland Canada Dash 6-310 Twin Otter, de … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th Janaury)
We're into the New Year, and as decorations are taken down, lights are turned off, and the cities get a little darker again, its time to look at something bright. I lie. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Quieter streets in Birmingham City Centre - with snow on the way. And yes, it's snowing across parts of the UK. Sky News UK and BBC News … [Read more...]
easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft
We all know that one of an aircraft's enemies is weight, as that contributes to its fuel burn over its life. easyJet has partnered with Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings to reduce the amount of weight spent on an aircraft's paintwork. The methods they have used allow the easyJet livery colours of orange and white to be created at a lower weight than before. The solution has … [Read more...]
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