As teased in its last update, Emirates is kicking off what it calls "its largest known fleet retrofit project". The programme will upgrade entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft as part of an investment for Emirates’ customers “fly better” in the coming years. Whilst the main programme officially commences in November, the Emirates’ … [Read more...]
Strikes hitting the UK rail and London Underground networks – 18th, 19th and 20th August
The wave of industrial action with three strikes coming one after with various strikes on the 18th, 19th and 20th of August. Let us break down the strikes in strike date order. Thursday 18th August Who is striking: Network Rail Staff, Some Train company staff. Affects: The UK Rail network As with previous strike days, the entire network will be capacity-hit, with … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Feeling Finnair – Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow-Helsinki – BUSINESS CLASS
Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow - Helsinki- BUSINESS CLASS Feeling Finnair How much for 160 Tier Points? 3 am. Digbeth Coach Station. We know the drill by now... Cathay Pacific Lounge (Business Class), London Heathrow Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki Airport (Business Class) This is new: Leaving Helsinki Airport Crowne Plaza Helsinki Exploring … [Read more...]
JetSMART takes flight with Recaro SL3710 seating
With JetSMART taking delivery of their first Airbus A321neo, there has to be a seating product installed for passengers. JetSMART selected the Recaro SL3710 as its seating option. The SL3710 seat from Recaro Aircraft Seating took flight on JetSMART’s A321neo for the first time on August 15. These aircraft will feature a dense configuration, with 240 seats installed on … [Read more...]
Heathrow Airport to extend its capacity cap
For those planning to travel through Heathrow Airport, capacity remains an issue, as the capacity cap that is currently in place will be extended to the 29th of October. Heathrow from the sky - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The capacity limit at Heathrow is currently set at 100k daily departing passengers. This comes after Heathrow has been in consultation with … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Feeling Finnair – The Cathay Pacific Lounge (Business Lounge), Heathrow Airport
The Cathay Pacific Lounge (Business Lounge), Heathrow Airport Feeling Finnair How much for 160 Tier Points? 3 am. Digbeth Coach Station. We know the drill by now... Cathay Pacific Lounge (Business Class), London Heathrow Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki Vantaa (Business Class) This is new: Leaving Helsinki Airport Crowne Plaza Helsinki … [Read more...]
Emirates and Agean Airlines commence their codeshare
Emirates is adding another codeshare partner to its network, with Aegean Airlines of Greece. The codeshare will allow passengers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via Athens, using a single ticket. Emirates will place its code on Agean-operated flights, providing customers with a convenient and seamless booking experience as well as … [Read more...]
Malaysia Airlines to acquire 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft
Malaysia Airlines is to update its fleet, as it moves to acquire 20 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft for its fleet, as part of the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal programme. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900 aircraft, with 10 to be purchased from Airbus and 10 to be leased from Dublin-based Avolon. The announcement was made at an event in Kuala … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner taking off from London Heathrow
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some fresh off the SD Card Airplane Art. Today, we have a Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner taking off from London Heathrow as it commences its journey to Jeddah. Saudia (formally Saudi Arabian Airlines) operates a fleet of five of the largest Boeing 787 Dreamliner - the 787-10, with a further three on order. The airline also … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th August)
Tervehdys taas Helsingistä (Or Greetings from Helsinki again), where I appear to be in the middle of a classic Tier Point run. But things continue as usual, as it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Helsinki Cathedral, Senate Square. Passenger Experience Manchester Airport pledges a crackdown on parking beyond the airport - I'll believe it when I … [Read more...]
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