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...]
Qatar Airways adds further travel corridor flights – Travel Updates
Updated Thursday 12th March, 23:45 It's time to take a look and see what changes airlines in the Middle Eastern Region are making, and how they're trying to re-establish networks under trying conditions. Qatar Airways https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts.html With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of … [Read more...]
Toronto Billy-Bishop Airport opens US Pre-Clearance
For those travelling from Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport, there is some good news, which could cut travel time as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance has now opened. Toronto Billy Bishop City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Shot 2011) With Preclearance now in operation, U.S.-bound passengers can complete Customs, Immigration and … [Read more...]
Iberia readies itself for a busy Easter period and adds capacity on core routes
It's coming up to Easter soon (yes, people, check the diaries). As such, Iberia and its associated airlines have prepared a lot of capacity during that time. Just under 1.2 million seats or so. Iberia Airbus A320neo at Adolfo Suárez-Madrid Barajas Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In what the airline defines as the Easter period (27th March to 7th April), … [Read more...]
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