Its the end of February... if you like it or not. As preapre to enter the third month of the year, it's time to look back on the headlines and articles I've written last week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Look into the bowl of Pho, look into the bowl of Pho, the Pho, the Pho, not around the Pho, don't look around the Pho, look into my Pho... (clicks) you're … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style
Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo Airport to … [Read more...]
British Airways to add Boeing 787-10 aircraft to London Gatwick
There's been some news from British Airways, as Sean Dolye made announcements to staff and the public. For passengers, there's big news drop, with the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner planned to make an appearance. British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner - Image, British Airways Last year, the airline announced an order for 32 new Boeing 787-10 aircraft. The first of these … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style
Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let's grab my luggage and head home. There's the joy of the real world the next day. In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge … [Read more...]
Jet2 completes its Split-Wing Schimitar Refit Programme
Jet2.com has been busy with a fleet retrofit programme to improve the efficiency of its Boeing 737 fleet. It's worth a dive-in, as those savings add up, especially when trying to offer money off a Jet2Holiday. Jet2 Boeing 737-800, fitted with the Split Schimitar Winglet - Image, Jet2. The airline has retrofitted 74 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft with the old winglets removed … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines launches an Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn
We're all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp - Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from Cologne on 7th September at 06.11 am. The train will stop at Cologne, … [Read more...]
Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map
Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop scheduled route between Australia and Las Vegas. The new service will save … [Read more...]
UK Disabled Persons Railcard to expand eligibility from 1st March
There are steps being taken by the Rail Delivery Group to expand the eligibility for a Disabled Persons Railcard. And the good news is, the first phase of changes goes into effect from Sunday (1st March). The changes are designed to bring benefit where evidence requirements are straightforward and to introduce robust assessment for more complex cases later in the … [Read more...]
Etihad to an send Airbus A380 to Bangkok
For those of us who love the double-decker whalejet, Etihad Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi - Bangkok route from late October. The aircraft will operate on Etihad’s evening daily service between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, further strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and … [Read more...]
Lufthansa pulls forward increased 787-9 Business Class Availability – Bookable from 29th March
For those who have been waiting for miracles to happen, there's good news, as the certification of Lufthansa Allegris Business Class seats seems to have taken major steps forward. It is to the point that the partial certification of the new Allegris Business Class in the Dreamliner has made further significant progress in recent days, and the seats are now expected to be … [Read more...]