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...]
easyJet launches further Fearless Flyer courses
For most of us, we don't blink, we even think of heading to an aircraft, boarding, flying and processing everything we have to do on arrival. For others, it's a lot harder with fear of flying being a real thing they have to handle. easyJet has placed further "Fearless Flying" courses on sale to help those who want to be more confident when flying, with spaces still available … [Read more...]
SCAT Airlines to add further Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Special Cargo Air Transport of Kazakhstan (more commonly known as SCAT Airlines) has announced it will be expanding its fleet with further Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft. The airline is adding five more 737-9 jets to its fleet as new purchases, whilst converting five 737-8 jets from a previous order to the larger 737-9, bringing it to a total of 10 aircraft. SCAT Airlines … [Read more...]
Biman Bangladesh Airlines turns to Boeing for its fleet renewal
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has made a big splash, placing its largest-ever order with Boeing. The airline has selected 14 787 Dreamliners and 737 MAX aircraft to expand and modernise its fleet. The new order includes: Eight 787-10s, Biman's first order of the largest 787 variant, to serve high-demand flights to the Middle East Two 787-9s to support long-haul … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: AA87 London Heathrow – Chicago O’Hare (MAIN CABIN EXTRA)
AA87 London Heathrow Terminal 3 - Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (MAIN CABIN EXTRA) Still for the Friends Let's see how American Airlines does in Transatlantic Economy Class and in the Main Cabin Extra subclass. Are things down the back improving... or degrading? Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England. But why? To the… daytime … [Read more...]
Copa Airlines signs for 40 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines has opened its wallet and has signed for further Boeing single-aisle aircraft. Copa has signed an order for 40 737 MAX airplanes. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also has options to acquire up to 20 more single-aisle aircraft, bringing its total to 60. This order was previously listed as an unidentified customer by Boeing. Copa … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges, Heathrow Terminal 3 – Still for the Friends
The Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges, Heathrow Terminal 3 TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time for the first two lounge stops - The Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge and the American Airlines Business Class Lounge. How are they both doing, and are changes afoot? Let's go and take a look. Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, … [Read more...]
EasyJet adds nine new routes from six UK airports
For those who are looking for breaks in the autumn, there's good news with easyJet launching nine new routes across its UK network. The airline is launching flights from Birmingham, Belfast, Luton, Newcastle, Southend and Southampton, along with package holidays, on the following routes and frequencies: … [Read more...]
Ascend Airways to hand back operating certificate and fold
It seems the conflict in the Middle East has claimed an airline, with Ascend Airways choosing to hand back its Air Operators Certificate and close down. Ascend Airways will surrender its UK Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and return its fleet of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its lessors. The airline blames the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East for … [Read more...]
Air Canada takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
It's been some time coming, but Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. The delivery marks the first of 30 aircraft to be delivered to the carrier. Air Canada is using a mix of leasing and purchasing from its A321XLR fleet, with half leased from SMBC Avation Capital, the rest purchased) This aircraft will be the first to show off the airline's new … [Read more...]
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