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UK Border to allow eGate use for persons over 10 years old

24/07/2023 by Kevincm

a group of people with luggage in a terminal

We've hit the summer holidays at last - and given the weather, getting away will be high on people's priorities - as well as getting back. For those who are entering the United Kingdom, there's good news with the eGates service being expanded to children aged 10 and 11 years old, and upwards. The move follows a successful trial across major ports of entry including … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A320neo “Better World”

23/07/2023 by Kevincm

British Airways Airbus A320neo "Better World" at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A320neo, painted in the "BA Better World" livery. British Airways operates a fleet of 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A321neo in its single-aisle aircraft fleet, which is used to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd/23rd July)

22/07/2023 by Kevincm

a field of fruit trees

We're going through July faster than some of us like. In addition, we're heading into peak holiday season in the UK. So obviously, it's raining. Tradition states it must. But things go on, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Strawberry fields forever. Northwich, Cheshire. … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines gears up for Boeing 737 MAX entry into service

22/07/2023 by Kevincm

a plane on the runway

It's almost time for another operator to bring their Boeing 737 MAX into service - this time, it's Malaysia Airlines. The Boeing 737 MAX will be joining the Malaysia Airlines fleet to help it modernise. The first of the type (a Boeing 737-8) will be scheduled to join in August 2023 - the first of 25 aircraft. Malaysia Airlines will be receiving the aircraft via … [Read more...]

To Find, To Serve – British Airways trials a new digital wayfinding tool (and we play with it too).

21/07/2023 by Kevincm

a person holding a phone

We've all been there - We've been at an airport and the signs don't make sense, and the maps provided are pure and utter fiction as you fight through the shops to the gate. British Airways appears to be out there to help, with them trialling new digital wayfinding technology to support customers travelling through London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 3 this summer. The … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg – Into Germany, IBIS Budget Saint Pauli

21/07/2023 by Kevincm

a bed in a room

Into Germany, IBIS Budget Saint Pauli To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways  In this trip report: Back to the industry Sunday adventures to Heathrow featuring FlixBus British Airways Galleries - Club South Lounge BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport Into Germany, IBIS Budget, Saint Pauli When cables go walkies What you might have … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic and partners edge closer to a 100% SAF fueled transatlantic flight

20/07/2023 by Kevincm

a group of people standing in front of a large white jet engine

We've seen lots of uses of blended Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF). Still, it seems a Virgin Atlantic-led consortium has confirmed it is going to operate the world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight across the Atlantic. Virgin Atlantic SAF Flight Engine Test - Picutre Lucy Ray/PA Wire The test marks a key milestone in the project which will see the … [Read more...]

Korean Air resumes its network in Japan and China

19/07/2023 by Kevincm

a plane taking off from a runway

Korean Air is resuming multiple routes to China and Japan, after a three-year break, as it seeks to increase its numbers. The resumed routes include Changsha, Wuhan, Weihai, Fukuoka and Nagoya, after a hiatus of three years and six months The Seoul Incheon-Changsha route will resume operations with flights five times a week from the 19th of July. Meanwhile, the Seoul … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines to launch a Tokyo Handea – Doha service

19/07/2023 by Kevincm

Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Japan Airlines is getting ready for its summer 2024 season, with an announcement the airline plans to serve Doha, Qatar. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The new route will operate daily service between Tokyo-Haneda and Hamad International (Doha), Qatar starting in the Summer of 2024. This route will be the first direct flight to … [Read more...]

Emirates to introduce pre-departure meal ordering

18/07/2023 by Kevincm

a person holding a phone

It seems that Emirates realises there could be savings to be had, with the airline planning to offer pre-departure meal ordering. In the first instance, this will be rolled out from 25 July onwards in Business Class, on all flights between Dubai and London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted. Up to 14 days before a flight (but 24 hours before departure), … [Read more...]

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