Vueling - the low-cost IAG subsidiary based out of Barcelona El-Prat airport - has launched a free onboard entertainment platform with Viasat. The platform is already available on more than half of the airline’s fleet and operates through a direct connection to the aircraft’s onboard server, meaning it does not require Wi-Fi or external connectivity. Notably, it adds … [Read more...]
ScotRail to lease Class 222 Trains to replace exisiting High Speed Trains
ScotRail (the national operator of rail services in Scotland) has announced a big step-change in its intercity trains, partnering with Beacon Rail Leasing for replacement trains. Currently, ScotRail operates High Speed Trains (HST) Trainsets. These will be replaced with twenty-two Class 222 trains, which will be leased by Beacon, whilst Alstom will provide the associated … [Read more...]
Luthansa finally gains certification for most of its Boeing 787-9 Allegris business class seats
People, it's time to break out the bottles of Sekt, as Lufthansa has had the green light for 25 out of the 28 business class seats aboard its Boeing 787-9 configured with Allegris, confirming most of the seats have been certified for use. Lufthansa Allegris Business Class - Double Seat - Image, Lufthansa The first flight with the qualified seated flew on March 15, 2026. … [Read more...]
Singapore lessor Avation signs for further ATR Turboprops
Avation Leasing of Singapore is continuing to expand its relations with ATR Aircraft, with them exercising purchasing rights for new aircraft. The purchasing rights cover five ATR 72‑600 aircraft under its long-term framework agreement signed in 2011. Deliveries for these five aircraft are scheduled for 2028 and 2029. This latest commitment covers the 50th to 54th … [Read more...]
British Airways plans new long haul routes, with service boost to match
It seems that British Airways is on an expansion path again, this time adding Melbourne, Australia, and Colombo, Sri Lanka, to its network. In addition, the airline will add more winter flights to Cape Town (South Africa), Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston (Jamaica), and San Jose (Costa Rica). The new schedule reflects a nine per cent growth in British … [Read more...]
Atlas Air Worldwide signs for the Airbus A350F
Atlas Air Worldwide Holding (Atlas) has got out the cheque book, placing a direct order with Airbus. Atlas has signed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters. According to Airbus, the order is the largest ever placed for the latest generation A350F and makes Atlas the biggest customer of the type. The A350F aircraft will be deployed for growth. As a leading … [Read more...]
Scandivian Airlines lauches an up to *23 Month* Status Match
If you're still thinking about a status match from your BA Status, there is a brave new hope, providing you're happy to fly SkyTeam - with Scandinavian Airlines opening up a status match. The status match is for British Airways customers only, offering EuroBonus Silver, Gold or Diamond Status, with no flight challenge required. Eurobonus Silver Matches to SkyTeam … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 taxiing at Changi Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 taxiing at its home base, Singapore Changi Airport, as it heads towards the runway for another departure. Singapore Airlines operates a fleet of 28 Boeing 787-10 aircraft in its widebody operation. The airline also flies the Airbus A350-900, Airbus … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th March)
It's been another week in the world, as things have been chaotic - as is par for the course, it seems. But it's Saturday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Econoy Class and Beyond. Travel by Tram. By order of The Peaky Blinders (filmed in Birmingham and the Black Country Living Museum). Middle East Travel Updates As networks have slowly and safely resumed, … [Read more...]
United Airlines teams up with Chef’s Table for Polaris Business Class Meals
United Airlines is broadening its partnerships for in-flight catering, with them working with Chef's Table for new options in the air. Chef's Table is a brand behind a Netflix series that spotlights the world's most extraordinary chefs who are redefining the culinary landscape. It seems United is leveraging this to create 10 new, exclusive meal experiences for its United … [Read more...]
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