As Western Sydney International Airport prepares to commence operations, the airport has added a fifth passenger carrier, with VietJet Air planning to launch services. From January 2027, VietJet will operate two weekly services to Ho Chi Minh City, increasing to three weekly services in March, Planned operations are: VJ087 DEPART SGN 21:25 ARRIVE WSI 10:25 VJ088 … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A380 on final descent into London Heathrow Airport as it completes another long-haul mission. British Airways operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th August)
As we continue our wander through the hot summer months (with another heatwave on the way for those in the United Kingdom), it's time to look back on the week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Because many problems can be solved by a hammer - The Birmingham Screwdriver Company, Digbeth. Passenger Experience Booking engines that have driven me … [Read more...]
Booking engines that have driven me to the brink of madness (featuring Air Seoul)
For reasons that will become apparent in a few weeks, I might be heading off east. But to do this, one needs to book tickets. For my jumping-off point to gain a sense of how much flights cost, I fired up Google Flights and found some options. I thought flying Air Seoul would be interesting, given it's the low-cost affiliate of Asiana Airlines. When I priced it at the … [Read more...]
EVA Air to link Taipei and Delhi from December
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air will begin a new nonstop service connecting the cities of Taipei and Delhi, starting on 1st December. … [Read more...]
Qantas Group moves closer to divest Jetstar Japan
Jetstar Japan is edging closer to no longer being part of the Qantas Group, with a binding agreement signed for its future. The agreement signed by the Qantas Group and Japan Airlines (JAL) will allow the change in Jetstar Japan’s (JJP) shareholder structure through a share buyback transaction. Under the agreed structure, the Development Bank of Japan, Inc. (DBJ) will … [Read more...]
Somon Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX
Somon Air has joined the Boeing 737 MAX operator list, with the first aircraft delivered to the Tajikistan-based airline. The 737-8 is the first of two aircraft leased from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) to be delivered and represents the first 737 MAX in Tajikistan. The 737-8 is central to Somon Air's fleet renewal strategy and will be used to fly short- and … [Read more...]
Gatwick Airport cleared to proceed with its second runway plans
In positive news for Gatwick Airport, the airport has won its case in the Court of Appeal for its Northern Runway expansion, allowing the airport to operate with two runways in the future. Gatwick airport from the air - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The move follows the initial approval of the second runway by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander on 21st … [Read more...]
US FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX for commerical service
In a big step forward for the Boeing 737 MAX programme, the 737-7 variant (the smallest of the 737 MAX family), the US Federal Aviation Administration has granted Boeing an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane, clearing it for commercial service. The smallest and longest-range member of the 737 MAX family, the 737-7 model serves an important market … [Read more...]
LOT Polish Airlines adds Hanoi to its longhaul network
LOT Polish Airlines is looking east to expand, with a new service planned to operate to Hanoi, Vietnam. With Asia still attracting passengers, LOT is seeking to capitalise on this and operate services to Vietnam. The airline plans to launch a thrice-weekly service. Planned operations are: LO61 DEPART WAW 15:15 ARRIVE HAN 06:35+1 LO62 DEPART HAN 08:25 ARRIVE WAW … [Read more...]
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