Qatar Airways is set to re-launch daily flights to Canberra, the capital city of Australia. > The daily flights to Canberra will operate via Melbourne to the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, in Doha. This service will commence in December 2025 and will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft. This will feature the airline’s Q-suite Business Class cabin and … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport as it is prepared to return to its home base of Shanghai–Pudong Airport. China Eastern operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900 … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th December)
We're fast running through December, as we near the half way point of the month. With a clear run up to Christmas, we're still publishing, writing and doing our thing. That means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's full of people - New Street with Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. TRIP REPORT: There and Back Again Time for the last four … [Read more...]
Air Canada to offer free inflight connectivity to its passengers
In an interesting move, Air Canada is planning to offer free in-flight connectivity to all its passengers. Air Canada Airbus A220-300. Complimentary Wi-Fi, coming soon. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: One Step forward – There and Back Again
TRIP REPORT: One Step Forward There and Back Again Time for insightful commentary and conclusions, as I wrap up this Trip Report. … [Read more...]
Four Years Later, Korean Air finally takes over Asiana Airlines
In terms of "takeovers taking forever" this has been one that has taken its time, but after four years, Korean Air has finally taken over Asiana Airlines. Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The initial announcement was made on 16th November 2020 - but on 12th December, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, … [Read more...]
Aircalin discloses orders for Airbus A350 aircraft
It seems as we head into the last part of the year, airlines are disclosing their order backlogs. This time, it was Aircalin, the international airline of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia who disclosed an order with Airbus. The airline has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will enable Aircalin to support … [Read more...]
A Euston Christmas Miracle – Passenger information on the big screens at Euston Station
It seems that the advertising board that replaced the departures board at Euston Station has been updated to be... a departures board. The departure board under test - Image, Network Rail With the adverts switched off after a backlash from passengers, the board has sat dark, with passenger information given by a number of smaller departure boards. Network Rail will … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Coffee and a Coach – There and Back Again
A Coffee and the Coach back to Birmingham There and Back Again Right. Time to head to the UK Border, get my luggage, grab something resembling a mug of coffee and grab the coach home. This should be simple... … [Read more...]
Exeter Airport to regain KLM services to Amsterdam
It seems KLM is again pushing hard to be the regional airline that connects the UK to Amsterdam, and the world with them planning to launch a service to Exeter in the South West of England. It is the first time Exeter Airport has served Amsterdam in almost five years, and it is also a first for KLM from the Devon airport as it seeks to expand its UK regional … [Read more...]
