Day 2 of the Farnborough Air show has rolled by - so let's see what the order books are looking like today. And for once... we're going to start with Embraer Embraer In a marathon press conference, the Brazilian airframer clocked up 300 orders/Letters of Intent. So, lets dive in. Wataniya Airways of Kuwait will become the Middle East first E2 operator with a firm order for … [Read more...]
Air France, KLM, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines form a single joint venture
The fashion of Joint Ventures between airlines continues, with Air France, KLM, China Southern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines forming a single joint venture from the existing joint ventures. The four airlines are aiming to improve their link between Europe and China, by optimising connections and transfer times. For Air France-KLM Flying Blue customers, Flying Blue miles … [Read more...]
Train vs Plane: Exploring Schiphol Airport and the British Airways Lounge
Exploring Schiphol Airport and the British Airways Lounge - Train vs Plane! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around … [Read more...]
Farnborough 2018: Day 1
It's time for the aviation jamboree that is known as Farnborough 2018. And like previous years, Economy Class and Beyond is here to guide you through the big announcements... and not so big ones as airframes and airlines/lessors get their pens out to sign orders, memorandums of understanding and letters of intent. So onto the orders. Boeing We'll kick off with Boeing since … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Oman Air Airbus A330 taxing at London Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing to the gate at London Heathrow Airport is a Oman Air Airbus A330 as it completes the journey from Muscat International Airport to Heathrow Terminal 4. Oman Air operate both variants of the Airbus A330 - four Airbus A330-200 (the range-optimised version) and six Airbus A330-300 (the … [Read more...]
Train vs Plane – A bit of Airplane photography at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (Airplane Art Extra)
A bit of Airplane photography at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Train vs Plane! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around … [Read more...]
Also a Holiday Rooftop Bar: Joon to operate to St Maartin
Everyone favourite airline that wants to be a rooftop bar - Joon - is taking over another Air France mainline service. This time, it's taking the route to St. Martin/Sint Maarten in the Caribbean for the summer months. Joon Airbus A340-300 - Image Air France - via https://twitter.com/weflyjoon/status/977882000936718337 The timetable will change over the summer … [Read more...]
£66 off British Airways long haul flights
Well, the dream of winning a world football tournament dream may be gone, British Airways are offering £66 of long-haul flights to ease the pain. Not exactly three lions - more like one whale... British Airways Airbus A380 at London Haathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The magic code you need is STILLPROUD You'll need to book by 23:59 on Saturday 14th July … [Read more...]
Train vs Plane – Off to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport
Setting the timer off: Off to Amsterdam Schiphol - Train vs Plane! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around Amsterdam … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines prepares to Los Angeles direct service, adds direct San Francisco services
It seems Singapore Airlines plans with the Airbus A350-900ULR are coming to a head, with plans to launch the direct sevice on 2nd Novmeber 2018 Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900URL - Rendering. Singapore Airlines Utilising an Airbus A350-900URL (The Ultra Long Range variant of the Airbus A350), the planned operation is as follows SQ038 DEPART SIN 20:45 ARRIVE … [Read more...]
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