JetBlue has been busy, with the airline securing permanent slots at London Heathrow, whilst choosing to expand its operations out to Gatwick Airport. JetBlue Airbus A321LR - Image, JetBlue via Twitter. Securing Heathrow Heathrow's slots are always a challenge for obtaining slots at an appropriate time of day., but it seems JetBlue has obtained "reasonable slots - with … [Read more...]
Hitting the buffers: Day 2 of the UK National Rail Strike inbound
With little movement from either side, it seems we're fast heading into Day 2 of the National Rail Strike. What might be open if we're lucky - Image, Network Rail - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industrial-action/. On the day of writing, services have been impacted still, with 60% of timetabled trains operating. We're focusing on the Thursday and Saturday strikes that … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: British Airways London 956 Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe)
It’s time for a Snapshot, this time examining the passenger experience aboard British Airways 956 between London Heathrow and Hamburg. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the … [Read more...]
ATR Aircraft flies its first flight with 100% Sustainable Air Fuel in both engines
ATR Aircraft, along with Braathens Regional Airlines and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) supplier Neste has collaborated together to enable the first-ever 100% Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF)-powered test flight on a commercial regional aircraft. This test flight took place in Sweden and is part of the 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certification process of ATR aircraft … [Read more...]
IHG to partner with Unilever to remove hotel miniature from various hotel brands
The miniature bottle of hotel amenities is set to be removed from IHG Brand hotels as the group follows through with its decision to remove them. To aid them, IHG will work with Unilever to swap them out with bulk dispensing items. The move will see over 4000 hotels have their miniature amenities swapped with bulk-pack versions, with Dove being offered as the primary brand … [Read more...]
UK National Rail Strike – Let the chaos roll
For those of you who are thinking of heading to the railways in the United Kingdom to travel this week... I'd consider delaying your travels until next week, as a national rail strike, impacting the rail network and rail operating companies is set to start today (Tuesday), impacting travel for the rest of the week What might be open if we're lucky - Image, Network Rail - … [Read more...]
Oman Air to join the oneworld alliance
It seems there are shifts in the sands of the frequent flyer and alliances, with Oman Air planning to join the oneworld alliance. The move was announced at the IATA General meeting in Doha. Oman Air (based out of Muscat), has been elected as a member designate in Doha by the oneworld Governing Board, comprising the Chief Executives of all oneworld … [Read more...]
United Airlines to offer plant-based food offerings in flight and in lounge
United Airlines is adding two new Impossible Foods menu items on select flights and in certain airport lounges as the airline attempts to offer more plant-based food offerings as part of its service. First up, is an exclusive to the airline - The Impossible Meatball bowl. This utilises Impossible foods products for the bowl. It will feature three Impossible Meatballs … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – SWISS Airbus A321ceo pushing back at Hamburg Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A321ceo with Sharklets, pushing back as it prepares for the return journey to its home hub of Zurich Airport. Swiss operates a fleet of eight Airbus A321ceo aircraft (3 -100, 5 -200), The airline also operates the Airbus A220-100, Airbus … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th June)
Hello from a worn-out reporter, sitting in a Starbucks after a long week working the beat (as well as racking up the steps). It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Believe it or not, this is probably the most I saw outside of the Messenhallen some days - Hamburg Messenhallen Aircraft Interiors Expo - Announcements and reports In case you missed … [Read more...]
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