Hello from a hot and sweaty Singapore, where it’s in the mid-30s… and I’m doing a impression of being sweaty. Time for this week’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
In the “Images taken on my iPhone because my hard disk is full of images from the shoot and I can’t process them at the moment” – Insert Standard Tourist photo of the Merloin with me trying to avoid having other people in it.
New Aircraft News
- British Airways take delivery of their first Airbus A350-1000 with a full reveal. Points to be Made has excellent coverage from the launch event including first impressisions and two parts on the BA2119 exhibition here and here
- Air France announces A220 order, prepares exit plans for the A380 – Whilst it’s excellent news for the Airbus A220 programme, it’s not so good news for fans of the Airbus A380.
Strike updates
- British Airways Pilots strike takes a step closer – We’re still awaiting the outcome of talks, and if strike action goes ahead.
- Upcoming Strike action at Heathrow Airport (5/6 August) – This strike is going ahead. Plan ahead accordingly.
Routes and Networks
- Etihad adds additional Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow service for Winter 2019/2020 – More frequencies between Abu Dhabi and London Heathrow.
Passenger Experience
- Every journey starts with a step forward (off we go again) – The joy of Digbeth Coach Station at 2am in the morning
- Gate A10 -the height of passenger luxury? Well, maybe not – Gate A4 is just as bad.
Trains
- Is split ticketing on the UK Railways worth it? – So, is it? The answer is a little complicated.
- East Midlands Railway selects new trains by Hitachi – Another HighSpeed Train win for Hitachi, who will provide 33 trains to East Midlands Railway
Hotels
Snapshots
The first two snapshots from this trip are out. Those who are looking forward to the Qatar Airways snapshots… see me Monday and Tuesday.
- British Airways 762 London Heathrow to Oslo (A321neo – EuroTraveller)
- Finnair 914 Oslo to Helsinki – Business Class
Pretty Pictures
Next week
I’m still downroute on my holiday. Updates and news will follow when I get time to sit in aircon and type. However, with some long layovers, I’m sure I’ll have some time to type.
Until we catch up next, stay safe!
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