The first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft has concluded its first test flight successfully. The A350-1000ULR (MSN 707), the first of 12 aircraft ordered by Qantas, has completed its first flight in Toulouse, France. The aircraft, fitted with special flight test instrumentation, flew for a three-hour and 43-minute sortie, reaching an altitude of slightly … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific to launch services to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Supporting growth and policies is in the game for the Cathay Group, with Cathay Pacific planning to launch services to Almaty, Kazakhstan. Cathay Pacific has announced plans to launch direct flights to Almaty, Kazakhstan’s commercial and cultural capital, in the first quarter of 2027. The airline plans to operate three flights per week using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, … [Read more...]
Another London Underground Strike in play (2nd and 4th June)
There's nothing like the RMT taking its drivers out on strike, with London Underground drivers set to walk out on both the 2nd and 4th of June. According to Transport for London, strikes will run on: Tuesday 2 June from 00:01 to 23:59 Thursday 4 June from 00:01 to 23:59 Impact on London Underground Services During the strike action, no service is expected on … [Read more...]
Uber and Avios Earn rates changing from 15th June (UK and Ireland)
Breaking late this evening (as I logged into another email account to check something else, there are changes afoot earning Avois with Uber in the United Kingdom and Ireland. If you have your Uber account connected to an Avios-earning account (either British Airways Executive Club or Aer Lingus Gold Circle), these will impact you. You will now collect Avios at a … [Read more...]
Govia Thameslink Railway folds back into public ownership
Passing quietly yesterday, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) left private ownership, and its franchise was reclaimed by the HM Government. GTR operated services on core lines in the South East of England. including those operated by Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express. They are the fifth train company that has completed the transition under the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER taxiing around the Chicago O'Hare complex as it has completed the long flight from Japan, with now a long taxi to Terminal 5. Note also the queue of domestic aircraft waiting to depart from one of the northern runways. Japan Airlines operates a … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th May)
It's the end of a scorcher of a week in the United Kingdom, and as the weather cools off a little, it's time to sit in front of a fan, moan about the lack of air conditioning and look at some links in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. And yes. The Freezers and Fridges are still out at my local supermarket. TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends We've reached the end … [Read more...]
VietJet to connect Hanoi to Prague
There's going to be a new option between Vietnam and Czechia, with Vietjet Air choosing Prague as its first European destination. VietJet Air Airbus A330-300 departing Sydney Airport - By Robert Myers (CC-BY-SA 3.0 AU), CC BY-SA 3.0 au, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147675199 The new route is planned to start on the 10th October, operating twice a … [Read more...]
All Nippon Airlines announces new Pokémon Jets, celebrating Pokémon at 30
For 30 years now, people have been catching them all with the first releases of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green. Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the release, ANA (All Nippon Airways ) has teamed up again with the Pokémon company to announce new paint jobs for aircraft. Two aircraft will be repainted - "Pokémon Jet Red" (a Boeing 787-8) and "Pokémon Jet Green" (a Boeing … [Read more...]
Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its 200th Boeing Aircraft
Malaysia Airlines and Boeing have had a long history, which continues to grow as the airline has taken delivery of its 200th Aircraft from Boeing. The 200th aircraft is a Boeing 737-8. It's the fourth of the type delivered to the airline this year, with 18 out of its order book delivered. The airline’s fleet history includes widebody operations such as the Boeing 747 … [Read more...]
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