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IndiGo sets its first Boeing 787 route…. Bangkok!

25/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways

After managing to obtain a lease from Norse Atlantic for a Boeing 787-9, IndiGo has confirmed its first destination - Bangkok. Norse Atlantic - now flying for IndiGo - Image, Norse Atlantic.  The move to start international services with a Boeing 787 comes ahead of IndiGo's delivery of Airbus A321XLRs in 2026 and Airbus A350s in 2027, with a very quick ramp-up, with … [Read more...]

easyJet goes on the poach for British Airways Executive Club Members

25/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who hold British Airways Executive Club Bronze, Silver or Gold, easyJet may be in the mood to tempt you, with "No more tiers anymore" and a discounted status match to easyJet Plus. The airline has announced a deal, offering 51% off the first year of an annual easyJet Plus membership. The limited deal has been launched to provide frequent short-haul … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways accelerates its Starlink rollout

25/02/2025 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class And Beyond

Qatar Airways is progressing at speed with its Starlink rollout for its Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER (with the previous antenna installed) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has completed its 30th aircraft with Starlink fitted, with refits being conducted since October 2024. Over 50 per cent of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft are … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Of Trains And Metros – Into Romania and Bucharest- Miles to Bucharest

24/02/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

a train on the tracks

Of Trains And Metros - Into Romania and Bucharest Miles to Bucharest It's time to enter a "new to me" country and work out how to get to my hotel in downtown Bucharest. To the Trains and Metros!  … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways A319 in Retro BEA colours

23/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

British Airways A319 - BEA Retrojet

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A319 arriving at London Heathrow Terminal 3 in retro British European Airways colours. British Airways operates a fleet of 25 active Airbus A3119 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd February)

22/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Alright Bab, facing towards Colmore Row in Birmingham

We've reached the end of another week again, and I'm still pondering a lot of things. However, there's plenty of news to ponder in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Alright Bab! A permanent installation from the Birmingham Lights Festival. TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest Due to a few issues this week (mainly me faceplanting the moment I got home from work), this … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: BA886 London Heathrow to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (CLUB EUROPE)

22/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a seat in an airplane

BA886 London Heathrow to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (British Airways Club Europe) Miles to Bucharest It's time to fly aboard an Airbus A320 for 3 hours in Club Europe. And yes, I get a Club Europe Window Seat. Let us see what there is to greet us for this three-hour hop to Romania...  … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to operate London Gatwick to Bangkok

22/02/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways

Norse Atlantic Airways is turning its eyes east, with plans to launch a London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi service. Norse will operate the new service from London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. It will launch on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Flights will operate up to four times weekly, with return fares starting from £295 including taxes - initially operating two … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Cathay Pacific and Qantas Lounges at Heathrow Terminal 3

21/02/2025 by Kevincm

a group of people in a room

TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Cathay Pacific and Qantas Lounges at Heathrow Terminal 3 Miles to Bucharest It's time to lounge around Heathrow Terminal 3. And whilst one of the lounges I'm visiting should be an easy guess, the other is a little different from the norm for me...  … [Read more...]

EASA approves the Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

21/02/2025 by Kevincm

A321XLR Test Aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney engines taking off - Image, Airbus

The Airbus A321XLR project took another big step forward, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issuing the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Airbus A321XLR Test Aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney engines taking off - Image, Airbus This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in … [Read more...]

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