Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines has opened its wallet and has signed for further Boeing single-aisle aircraft. Copa has signed an order for 40 737 MAX airplanes. Under the agreement, Copa Airlines also has options to acquire up to 20 more single-aisle aircraft, bringing its total to 60. This order was previously listed as an unidentified customer by Boeing. Copa … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges, Heathrow Terminal 3 – Still for the Friends
The Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges, Heathrow Terminal 3 TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Time for the first two lounge stops - The Cathay Pacific Business Class Lounge and the American Airlines Business Class Lounge. How are they both doing, and are changes afoot? Let's go and take a look. Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, … [Read more...]
EasyJet adds nine new rotues from six UK airports
For those who are looking for breaks in the autumn, there's good news with easyJet launching nine new routes across its UK network. The airline is launching flights from Birmingham, Belfast, Luton, Newcastle, Southend and Southampton, along with package holidays, on the following routes and frequencies: … [Read more...]
Ascend Airways to hand back operating certificate and fold
It seems the conflict in the Middle East has claimed an airline, with Ascend Airways choosing to hand back its Air Operators Certificate and close down. Ascend Airways will surrender its UK Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and return its fleet of six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its lessors. The airline blames the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East for … [Read more...]
Air Canda takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR
It's been some time coming, but Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. The delivery marks the first of 30 aircraft to be delivered to the carrier. Air Canada is using a mix of leasing and purchasing from its A321XLR fleet, with half leased from SMBC Avation Capital, the rest purchased) This aircraft will be the first to show off the airline's new … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International as it commences its next mission. United Airlines operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 767-400ER, Boeing … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Off to Heathrow… a little later than normal – Still for the friends
Off to Heathrow... a little later than normal with FlixBus TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends Before a big adventure, it’s time to sort out something rather important for the next ten years – my passport. That means it’s time to head to the North West of England and to the Passport Office. A little sidequest before the main adventure. Still for the friends But … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th April)
It's the end of another week as we head towards the end of April. And with my brain still full of seats, IFE and components, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Thinking Coffee (a V60 Pour-over) at 200 Degrees Coffee, Birmingham. And yes, that's not my normal MacBook on the side. More about that soon. TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends I'm … [Read more...]
Lufthansa launches its first retrofitted Airbus A380 with VantageXL seating
From announcement to deployment, Lufthansa has been quick to get its first Airbus A380 with new business class seating out into the field. Dubbed Premium XXL, Lufthansa has been working with its partners to retrofit a completely new business class seat for the largest aircraft in its fleet - the Airbus A380. The first aircraft to undergo the retrofit was D-AMIC, with … [Read more...]
Jetstar selects Viasat AMARA for inflight connectivity
Jetstar continues to improve its in-flight travel experience, with them selecting Viasat AMARA, Viasat’s in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution to equip its upgraded Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Viasat AMARA will be installed across 11 Jetstar aircraft targeting its Boeing 787 fleet. This will deliver a fast, reliable in-flight internet experience that supports streaming, … [Read more...]
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