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 to the brink of madness (featuring Air Seoul) – Please, airline, take my money. Airline… Nah.
Routes and Networks
- LOT Polish Airlines adds Hanoi to its long-haul network – Now connections between Warsaw and Hanoi.
- EVA Air to link Taipei and Delhi from December – Five times a week.
The Business of Aviation
- Gatwick Airport cleared to proceed with its second runway plans – With legal challenges clear, the north runway works can begin.
- US FAA certifies the Boeing 737-7 MAX for commercial service – With both Southwest and private operators waiting.
- Qantas Group moves closer to divest Jetstar Japan – Signed and sealed.
New Aircraft News
- Somon Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX – Delivered on a lease.
Pretty pictures
Next Week
I have passed the point of “scheming” to “planning something” to keep sane over the summer months – in response to some things that are happening in my real world.
Thus, as we enter deep planning and getting the trip report ready (because there’s a lot to get done and not much time to do it), I might be quieter than usual getting things ready (or stuff might appear a little late – even in this slow press season).
So we’ll have our usual mixture of news, views and anything else that grabs my eye, but I’ve also got my eyes on some highly entertaining, but moving objectives I’ve got to hit.
So until next week, Happy landings!
… now, where is my tracking spreadsheet?
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