It's been a big day for Airbus, with the AirAsia Group signing for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The purchase agreement is the largest single firm order placed for the A220 and propels the programme beyond the 1,000 firm order milestone. The agreement covers 150 aircraft, with the strategic flexibility to upsize the commitment to 300 of the A220 Aircraft Family to meet … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Hyatt Regency O’Hare – Still for the Friends
The Hyatt Regency O'Hare TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time for a classic hotel stop on the Economy Class and Beyond roster- the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. But is there change afoot? And if the hotel offered a low-floor room, should you take it? Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England. But why? To the… daytime Heathrow run? … [Read more...]
Etihad introduces new destination-focused amenity kits
It's time for a new amenity kit- this time from Etihad. And for those who want to collect them all, you're going to have fun with this- as the airline rolls out the Destination Collection. The Destination Collection draws inspiration from destinations across the airline’s global map, transforming a functional inflight essential into a collectable keepsake. Etihad’s new … [Read more...]
Introducing Eva from Geven Seating, to fly first with Wizz Air
There was an announcement (one of many) that passed me by during the busy period that is Aircraft Interiors Expo, with Geven Seating partnering with Wizz Air to launch a new seat - the Eva. Wizz Air has been a long-term customer of Geven, taking on their Essenza seat for its fleet so far. Geven will be equipping the airline’s brand-new Airbus A321neo fleet with the Eva … [Read more...]
Not so Sour Times – Great Western Railway to bring back trains on the Portishead line
There's good news for people in the Bristol region and beyond, with the planned reopening of the line between Bristol, Portishead and Pill, with contracts signed today in a ceremony at Bristol Temple Meads. It will allow the Portishead line to reopen, last used in passenger service in 1964. The line is planned to reopen in winter 2028/29, unlocking jobs, growth and … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Into the USA and The Crowne Plaza O’Hare – Still for the Friends
Into the USA, A Scammer Taxi Driver and The Crowne Plaza O'Hare TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Nothing says welcome to Chicago more than going through the immigration hoops, as well as the seemingly mandatory scamming by Chicago Taxi Drivers. Oh, let's look at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare too. Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines to add Starlink connectivity for its Airbus fleet
It seems another airline has signed up for SpaceX's Starlink connectivity product, with Singapore Airlines being the latest airline to become a customer. The enhanced in-flight connectivity for Singapore Airlines customers will be available from the first quarter of 2027, with the progressive introduction of Starlink’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite‑based broadband … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Spirit Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Spirit Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International in late March, as it headed off to its next destination. As we are all aware, Spirit Airlines began an orderly wind-down of its operations, ceasing operations on Saturday, 03:00 EST on the 2nd May. At the time of its … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways strengthens regional operations
Qatar Airways is working on its regional operations and strengthening its network, with the reintroduction of services in the Middle East. Over the past week, the airline has added the following back to its network: Dubai (commenced 23rd April) Sharjah (commenced 23rd April) Damascus (commenced 1st May) Bahrain (commenced 1st May) Kozhikode (commenced … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd May)
It's the first of two bank holiday weekends, where Mondays off are a thing, and the DIY shops will no doubt be flooded. But it's also Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Tooling towards Old Turn Junction for the Birmingham Canal Old Line, with the Malt House and the National Indoor Arena framing the shot. TRIP REPORT: Still for the … [Read more...]
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