Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet to offer night-time luggage dropoff at Glasgow Airport

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For those with families, having one less thing to do in the morning when dropping off luggage could be an important thing. easyJet is to expand its  Twilight Bag Drop service to Glasgow Airport. The free service provides customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags off the evening before, saving time for their journey through the airport on their … [Read more...]

British Airways adds new shorthaul routes for winter

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It's that time again, with new routes being announced by British Airways on its short-haul network. Time to dive in.  Operating from London Heathrow Riga, Latvia will join the network, operating a three-times-weekly service from London Heathrow from 29 October 2023. Flights will operate on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft, with return fares available from £73, or £1 + 23,500 … [Read more...]

Wizz Air signs for another 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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Wizz Air is continuing its expansion - with the airline confirming a follow-on order for a further 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The extra 75 aircraft will take Wizz Air's total to 434 aircraft, with the airline committing to a total of 565 A320 family aircraft, with the last of the 75 approved by the company shareholders. Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet … [Read more...]

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi to Boston services in Spring 2024

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Etihad Airways is expanding its US presence after a long time with Boston as its next destination in the region. The carrier is planning to launch a four-times-a-week service from 31st March 2024 onwards.  The planned operations are as follows: EY147 DEPART AUH 03:10 ARRIVE BOS 08:55  EY148 DEPART BOS  15:55 ARRIVE AUH 12:00+1 Commences 31st March 2024 Operates … [Read more...]

Air Japan outlines initial operations and passenger experience features

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ANA Holidingsnew airline - Air Japan - has outlined its initial operating plans. Lets us dive in. The first confirmed route the airline will operate will be between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Services will start on February 9, 2024. The flights will operate from Narita Terminal 1, allowing connection from other ANA-operated services. Initially, the … [Read more...]

Siemens next-generation Underground train heads off for testing

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The first of the new trains for Transport for London has made it off the production line and is off to Germany for testing. This train - the first of 94 - will be used to replace the existing trains used on the Piccadilly Line under the New Tube for London programme. With it complete, it has been sent to the Siemens Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath, … [Read more...]