The first planned operator of the long-range variant of the Airbus A321neo - the A321LR has been announced today - and Air Transat of Canada will be the North American launch customer. Air Transat Airbus A321LR - Rendering, Airbus The airline will taking delivery of 10 A321LR aircraft. These aircraft will be leased through AerCap (as opposed to the airline buying them). … [Read more...]
Ryanair abandons its plan to operate flights to Ukraine
It seems not everything Ryanair touches turns to gold, with the airline choosing to abandon its planned operation to Kiev and Lviv. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 taxing out of Birmingham Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond It seems Ryanair and the Ukrainian Airport authorities could not come to terms, with Ryanair stating Kiev airport’s failure "to … [Read more...]
Normality continues to resume – Royal Jordanian and Kuwait Airways clear electronics ban
More good news broke out on Sunday with two more airlines clearing the large electronics ban to the USA. Welcome to the club Royal Jordanian and Kuwait Airways. Continuing to prove that Royal Jordanian continues to be on top of its social media game (as they have been for quiet some time), the airline revealed that things were back to normal in a Tweet: The electronic … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Scandinavian Airbus A340-300 at Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week - taxing into Chicago O'Hare after completing its flight from Copenhagen is a Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A340-300. Scandinavian Airlines operate a fleet of eight Airbus A340-300 aircraft. This example has wifi and the updated interior aboard, offering a three-class service aboard the plane … [Read more...]
A new Tube Map – for those who suffer with claustrophobia (or don’t like tunnels)
The London Underground sometimes isn't the most pleasant place to be - least of all when it's peak hour, with people crammed in tight. For those who suffer with claustrophobia or other anxiety conditions - its even worse. For those who suffer, or need to plan in advanced, Transport for London have released a new map - one that shows all the tunnels on it. London Underground … [Read more...]
The case of the vanishing Swiss Avro RJ100
With CSeries Aircraft starting to come on stream with Swiss International Airlines, it's time for the venerable Avro RJ100 to start bowing out one by one. Swiss Avro RJ100 at Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So far, 15 Swiss have retired Avro RJ100 (or BAe146-300 who want to use that term), with a mixture of fates appearing to the fleet. Some of the … [Read more...]
It’s a Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury to join Norwegian Air Shuttle famous tails
When I was growing up (as I've matured badly) one of the bands I loved was Queen, and of course its flamboyant (and very difficult to reproduce vocally) lead singer - Freddie Mercury. Well, it seems fitting for an airline that allows people to experience the joy of travel cheaply, Norwegian Air Shuttle are to paint Freddie Mercury on the tail of two of their Boeing aircraft … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways/Doha Airport clears Electronics Ban
The last of the Middle East Three have been approved to allow passengers to carry large electronic devices, with Qatar Airways/Doha Airport getting the green light from US Department of Homeland security. The airline states: Qatar Airways is pleased to confirm that with immediate effect, all personal electronic devices can be carried on board all departures from Hamad … [Read more...]
British Airways to improve its Passenger Experience, with a tie up with The White Company
Whilst there may be a strike on, British Airways have announced a tie-up with The White Company to help its customers get more sleep on the plane. The Club World seat, with White Company Duvet, Pillow, and Amenity Kit - Image British Airways The White Company will be providing a number of amenities for those travelling in Club World including: A new day cushion … [Read more...]
Norwegian adds new routes from London to Chicago and Austin
Norwegian Air Shuttle is continuing its long haul network growth, with plans to introduce services from London Gatwick to Chicago O'Hare International and Austin, Texas. Norwegian Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image Norwegian CC4.0 Chicago will see a four times a week operation, whilst Austin gets a three-time a week operation. The timetable for both routes … [Read more...]
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