There's nothing like a Jet2 Holiday, and this summer, its airline arm - Jet2.com is adding extra flights to Greece from its British bases for this coming summer. With the additional flights, the airline and tour operator have put nearly 30,000 extra seats on sale to Crete (Chania), Crete (Heraklion), Kos and Santorini. The additional services will operate between … [Read more...]
Air France throws capacity to New York, as well as at film festivals
It seems Air France is preparing for an aggressive summer, with the airline planning add frequency between Paris and New York. Air France quotes 11 daily flights - but let's break that down a little, as there is always a lot to look at in the details Paris CDG - New York JFK - Up to six daily flights operated by Air France Four of these flights will be … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It's time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London … [Read more...]
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It's time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft - step forward, EgyptAir. EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul fleet modernisation and network expansion with new non‑stop routes to … [Read more...]
Birmingham Airport dangles route aid to re-launch services to New York
Whilst Birmingham is the UK's second city (depending on the metric you're using), it lacks a direct service to New York. Well, the airport has announced a targeted financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between Birmingham and New York. Or as the rest of us would call it - route aid or launch aid. According to the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, which is unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2, accompanied by a sister 777 and tails by Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines. United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th February)
Its that time of the week again, where it's more than a little wet, and I'm trying to be organised. And failing. But it's Saturday, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style In the end, two segments made it out from this week's publishing pool. It might be a bit slower next week, as I've still got to write some rather … [Read more...]
Singapore Air Show – Airshow Digest
The Singapore Air Show has been in full swing, and there have been signs of life at the show. Let's see what the order books are cooking in the equator heat. As usual, we'll go by airframers, then anyone else, in alphabetical order. Airbus TigerAir Taiwan goes for the Airbus A321neo Tigerair Taiwan has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for four A321neo … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late through The Jewel and Changi – Growing Old in Style
The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late Night through The Jewel and Changi Growing Old in Style I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my cause. I will travel to Singapore, searching far and wide.... each Pokémon, to understand the cost that's inside! Pokemon! Gotta catch them all... … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic pounces on Aer Lingus UK’s departure, scaling up capacity
With Aer Lingus choosing to wind down its Manchester base, Virgin Atlantic is shuffling around its plans to take advantage of the situation. The airline is boosting its long-haul operations from Manchester this summer with additional services to Orlando, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the airline’s home in the North. Following Aer Lingus’ decision to withdraw … [Read more...]
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