Economy Class & Beyond

STORAGE ADVENTURES: So Drobo is about to fade out of existence. What next?

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For those who enjoyed my Data backup stories, there will be a new set soon. Why? The owners of Drobo have filed for Chapter 7 Liquidation in the USA. Good luck using these in the future when they finally brick themselves - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The state of play As reported by AppleInsider and ArsTechnica, StorCentric, owners of Drobo (as well as … [Read more...]

Qantas to expand capacity… and lease aircraft from Finnair

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It seems Qantas is gearing up for a busy season, with the airline deploying more capacity, adding routes and leasing aircraft... from Finnair. From late October 2023*, the carrier will add around one million seats to its international network over 12 months compared to its current schedule, to destinations across Asia, the United States and the Pacific. Fleet … [Read more...]

flydubai and Air Canada announces a codeshare programme

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It seems there is a follow on Emirates and Air Canada codeshare, with flydubai planning to codeshare with the Canadian carrier. The new agreement will allow passengers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia further convenient travel options. This is pending regulatory approval. Once approved,  Air Canada’s … [Read more...]

Royal Jordanian to add eight Embraer E2 aircraft to its fleet

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Royal Jordanian is in the mood to add to its fleet, with eight new Embraer E2 aircraft on the way. Royal Jordanian Embraer E195-E2 and E190E2. Rendering, Emberaer The airline has reached an agreement with Embraer and commercial aviation lessor Azorra for the eight aircraft. The agreement will see the introduction of both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 to the airline’s … [Read more...]

easyJet to (finally) open a base at Birmingham Airport

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It seems that easyJet thinks there's a market that can work at Birmingham Airport, as it plans to open a base in 2024. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing into Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new base will support 100 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK, along with the indirect job creation a base creates. easyJet will base three 186-seat … [Read more...]

Finnair seems to enjoy sticking it to its customers…

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It seems that Finnair is not in the greatest of fiscal shapes, with changes t its baggage rules and increased redemption costs. Finnair Airbus A330-300 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's talk about baggage To start with, the airline is introducing a "Superlight" ticket, which will replace Economy Light tickets on Finnair journeys within … [Read more...]

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi to Osaka (Kansai International) route

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Etihad Airways is preparing to add something new to its network, with a planned route launch between Abu Dhabi and Osaka. The airline plans to operate a five-times-a-week service from the 1st of October 2023. The route will operate  Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between Abu Dhabi International and Kansai International for Osaka. Flights from … [Read more...]

LNER Celebrates is “Century” with a specially liveried train

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London North Eastern Railway is kicking off its "Centary" celebrations, with it launching its first named and liveried train as part of the Azuma fleet on the East Coast route, connecting London with Yorkshire, the North East of England and Scotland. The move celebrates  LNER’s people and approaches over the past one hundred years since the LNER brand first came … [Read more...]

China Airlines to takes up its options on Boeing 787-9

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China Airlines has confirmed that it is to take up eight remaining options on its Boeing 787-9 order. The airline had an order for 16 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with a further option for an additional eight. These have now been exercised, with the aircraft to be delivered from 2026 onwards. The new aircraft will be assigned to regional, Oceania and long-haul routes to … [Read more...]

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