It seems that Norwegian (operators of Norwegian Air Shuttle and Widerøe) is on a strengthening spree, with the group to acquire the Nordic Leisure Travel Group. The Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) is a leading company in hotel and leisure travel experiences in the Nordics. The transaction brings together household names and award-winning brands such as Ving, Spies, … [Read more...]
Unifiying data across the cabin – Lookng at Safran’s Poleen Cabin Management System
Cabins can produce a lot of information - especially those parts that have wear and tear (such as galley items and seats). And sometimes, those things are trying to tell an airline something. Safran Cabin has announced a pilot project to monitor cabin equipment and analyse data using networked sensors. The Cabin Management Solution, named Poleen, will pave the way for … [Read more...]
KLM introduces its first Airbus A350 – Enter “The Night Watch”
KLM is on target to receive its first Airbus A350-900, with the paintwork laid on it. The aircraft has been named The Night Watch, after the renowned painting by Rembrandt. However, there's a tinsy little problem. For the Airbus A350 fleet, KLM has chosen to name its aircraft after iconic Dutch artworks. The Night Watch by Rembrandt van Rijn is one of the Netherlands’ … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Ibis Budget St Pauli (Refurbished)
TRIP REPORT: The Ibis Budget St Pauli (Refurbished) More Innovations in Hamburg Welcome to reason number three why I decided to proceed with this trip report this year... and it's this updated hotel that operates under the Ibis Budget brand. Last year, when I passed through, work had begun. Now it's complete. Let's see if there are improvements... or some space crushing … [Read more...]
Virgin Australia outlines its Boeing 737-10 expectations
With the Boeing 737-10 going through the certification guantlets, Virgin Australia is setting out its stall for the new aircraft. Virgin Australia Boeing 737-10 - Coming late 2027. Image, Virgin Australia. The airline confirmed it expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 737-10 in late 2027, marking the next phase of the airline’s fleet renewal program and the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 787-8 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 787-8 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it commences its journey. American Airlines operates a fleet of 37 Boeing 787-8 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9 … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13th June)
It's the end of the week, and things are.. Well, if you live in the real world, you'll know what the stress of a car service and mandated national checks are like. But with them all clear and one bill that will yield enough points to keep me happy (combined with vehicle excise duty, it's a double-hit), it's time for me to earn a few crumbs with Last Week at Economy Class and … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT The first try at the European Entry/Exit System and wandering Into Hamburg – More Innovations in Hamburg
The first try at the European Entry/Exit System and wandering into Hamburg TRIP REPORT: More Innovations in Hamburg Time to enter Europe and Germany and get through the fun that is the European Entry/Exit System. And try to find a way to my hotel for this trip. Of course, the S-Bahn would be running... wouldn't it? … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Airlines adds further codeshares with Garuda Indonesia and Aerolíneas Argentinas
It seems that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been busy, announcing two new codeshare agreements with Garuda Indonesia and Aerolíneas Argentinas. The Garuda Indonesia codeshare will offer seamless travel options to and from Jakarta (CGK) and Bali (DPS), as well as Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, with convenient connections via Amsterdam, Tokyo Haneda and, from Winter … [Read more...]
Japan Airlines updates its long haul operations, as well as some passenger experience improvements
It seems Japan Airlines is going all-in with its long-haul programme, with the latest changes to the network, as well as some nice passenger experience touches. Airbus A350-1000 deployments JAL's Airbus A350-1000 operation expands, with the type flying 14 flights across 5 routes. They now include: Toyko Haneda - New York (as JL6, JL4 /JL5, JL3) Tokyo Haneda - … [Read more...]
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