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TRIP REPORT: Escape from the Messe and Back to Hamburg Airport – More Innovations in Hamburg

24/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Escape from the Messe and Back to Hamburg Airport TRIP REPORT: More Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe – New Configuration) The joy of the … [Read more...]

Iberia commences flying with Starlink

24/06/2026 by Kevincm

Iberi Launches Starlink connectivity on its widebody fleet - Image, Iberia

Iberia has fitted its first wide-body aircraft with Starlink connectivity and has deployed it into service. The first Iberia plane equipped with free high-speed Wi-Fi took off last night from Madrid-Barajas airport. The flight, bound for São Paulo and registered EC-MAA (an Airbus A330-300), is the first in the airline's fleet equipped with Starlink's connectivity, which … [Read more...]

United Airlines accelerates its Starlink rollout, with the first widebody complete

24/06/2026 by Kevincm

United Airlines Boeing 777-200 with Starlink - Image, United Airlines

For those who want to be connected whilst in the sky, United Airlines is accelerating its Starlink rollout, with its first widebody aircraft fitted and flying transatlantic flights. A Boeing 777-200 was the first to be converted, which flew between Newark International Airport and London Heathrow, operating as UA14 on its maiden sortie. It marks the airline's first … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines to deploy Finlets on its Boeing 738-800 and 737-900ER… wait.. Finlets?

23/06/2026 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER - Image, Delta Air Lines.

In the age of chasing every sustainability win, Delta Air Lines will install a finlet modification package from Vortex Control Technologies (VCT) across its Boeing 737-800 and 737-900ER fleet, with 240 aircraft to be fitted. Wait... Finlets? How Finlets work Finlets are aerodynamic devices installed on the aft fuselage of an aircraft that reshape airflow, reduce drag … [Read more...]

Travelling by rail in the UK this week? Might not be the best of ideas

23/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Network Rail Hot Travel Advice

With it turning more Scorchio in the United Kingdom than not, Network Rail has put out travel advice for the next few days, with Rail passengers travelling to, from, or within extreme heat zones urged to only travel if absolutely necessary during the record heatwave. It is going to be a hot one this week  The UK Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning for large … [Read more...]

Asiana Airlines to exit Star Alliance in December 2026

23/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

With the merger between Korean Air and Asiana Airlines drawing closer to its conclusion, Asiana's membership in Star Alliance will come to an end. Asiana Airlines will formally leave Star Alliance on December 16, 2026, 23:59 Korea Standard Time. The airline joined the Star Alliance in 2003, providing access to Asia and destinations worldwide. Star Alliance and Asiana … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Off the Camera Roll. Some Photographic Adventures around Hamburg – More Innovation in Hamburg

22/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Off the Camera Roll - Some Photographic Adventures around Hamburg TRIP REPORT: More Innovations in Hamburg In this week of passenger experience fun: Back to Hamburg Again. And yes, keeping it simple To Heathrow Airport with FlixBus and Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries South, Terminal 5 BA964 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe – New Configuration) … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways adds further routes to Thailand

22/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways

With the return of a Boeing 787-9 from a lease, Norse Atlantic Airways is preparing for a significant expansion of its Thailand program for Winter 2026/27, adding capacity across the UK, Norway and Sweden in response to continued strong customer demand for travel to Southeast Asia. The additional flights reinforce Thailand’s position as one of the most popular … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Eurowings Airbus A320neo pushing back at Hamburg Airport

21/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Eurowing Airbus A320neo in Yes to Europe livery - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Eurowings Airbus A320neo being pushed back at Hamburg Airport, in a special livery - "Yes to Europe", with the Lufthansa Group supporting a "Free and Strong Europe". Eurowings operates a fleet of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft in its German-registered fleet. They also operate the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th June)

20/06/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

It's that time of the week again, where links are collated, commentary added, and I try to keep working through my bucket of iced coffee, given the hot weather the United Kingdom is enduring this week. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Time to be Revolting. Matilda in Solihull, Touchwood Centre.  TRIP REPORT: More Innovations with Hamburg. By … [Read more...]

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  • TRIP REPORT: Escape from the Messe and Back to Hamburg Airport – More Innovations in Hamburg
  • Iberia commences flying with Starlink
  • United Airlines accelerates its Starlink rollout, with the first widebody complete
  • Delta Air Lines to deploy Finlets on its Boeing 738-800 and 737-900ER… wait.. Finlets?
  • Travelling by rail in the UK this week? Might not be the best of ideas

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