Lufthansa's airline within an airline - Lufthansa City Airlines has launched operations at Frankfurt am Main Airport. The launch at the airline's main hub of Frankfurt follows its commencement of operations at Munich Airport last year. The first flight, VL946, took off from Frankfurt to Manchester in the late afternoon and was operated by an Airbus A320neo with the … [Read more...]
Air Canda move to order the Airbus A350-1000
It appears that Air Canada has decided on the future of its high-capacity long-haul fleet and has selected the Airbus A350-1000. Air Canada has signed for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase options for a further eight aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. They will be powered by the XWB97 engines from … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: TK209 Singapore Changi to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) – Growing Old in Style
TK209 Singapore Changi Terminal 1 to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style It's time to start heading towards Europe as I start to bring my Asian adventure to a close. How does Turkish Airlines stack up in Business Class with one of their newer products? In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic rejoins the status boost and match party for BA Club Members
It appears that the final major player has joined the status match party to attract passengers awayfrom British Airways. And, in no surprise, Virgin Atlantic is offering a limited-time status boost and match. Until 23 February 2026, members of The British Airways Club can level up with an enhanced status match: BA Bronze steps up to Flying Club Silver … [Read more...]
Alstom unveils the first refurbished Voyager Trainset for CrossCountry Trains
Alstom has been working away and has unveiled the first refurbished Voyager Trainset for CrossCountry Trains. The works are part of a£60 million contract to deliver a brighter, more comfortable experience for passengers across Great Britain. The first train to go through the process is a Class 220 Voyager, Number 220003. Since it was first introduced, Number 220033 … [Read more...]
Jet2.com adds further capacity to Greece
There's nothing like a Jet2 Holiday, and this summer, its airline arm - Jet2.com is adding extra flights to Greece from its British bases for this coming summer. With the additional flights, the airline and tour operator have put nearly 30,000 extra seats on sale to Crete (Chania), Crete (Heraklion), Kos and Santorini. The additional services will operate between … [Read more...]
Air France throws capacity to New York, as well as at film festivals
It seems Air France is preparing for an aggressive summer, with the airline planning add frequency between Paris and New York. Air France quotes 11 daily flights - but let's break that down a little, as there is always a lot to look at in the details Paris CDG - New York JFK - Up to six daily flights operated by Air France Four of these flights will be … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It's time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London … [Read more...]
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It's time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft - step forward, EgyptAir. EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul fleet modernisation and network expansion with new non‑stop routes to … [Read more...]
Birmingham Airport dangles route aid to re-launch services to New York
Whilst Birmingham is the UK's second city (depending on the metric you're using), it lacks a direct service to New York. Well, the airport has announced a targeted financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between Birmingham and New York. Or as the rest of us would call it - route aid or launch aid. According to the … [Read more...]
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