British Airways is extending its "Avios only" flights, and in the process, offering some interesting possibilities for Winter 2023 and Easter 2024. The first Avios-Only flights were revealed last month, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats. The first two, to Sharm El Sheikh in November 2023 and Geneva in February … [Read more...]
SWISS firms up it Short to Medium Haul Winter 2023 timetable
For those who are planning their winter breaks, SWISS has launched its Winter 2023 programme. The airline plans to offer 68 short- and medium-haul destinations out of its Zurich and Geneva hubs, running from 29 October 2023 to 30 March 2024. Operating out of Zurich A new route to operate out of Zurich will be to Bremen in Northern Germany, which will receive a … [Read more...]
Scoot firms up its Embraer E2 requirements with Azorra for nine aircraft
It seems after feeling out of the idea to operate the Embraer E2, Scoot has signed up for a lease. Scoot Embrar E190-E2 over Singpore - Rendering, Embraer. Scoot has converted a Letter of Intent into a Lease Agreement. Nine E190-E2 will join Scoot’s fleet in a lease arrangement with Azorra. The first delivery of the E190-E2 is scheduled for delivery in 2024. The … [Read more...]
Air New Zealand unveils new amenity kits with Aotea
Air New Zealand has partnered with Aotea for its new amenity kit contents, highlighting Māori herbal practices. The new items are developed by Aotea, featuring native New Zealand ingredients, such as Kawakawa, Harakeke and Mānuka. Air New Zealand's new Aotea amenity kits are available to customers travelling in Business Premier and Premium Economy cabins. Two … [Read more...]
Stansted Express to increase Peak time services between London and Stansted Airport
Greater Anglia (who operate the Stansted Express services) will increase services to four an hour during the morning and evening weekday peaks, as passenger numbers return to the airport. The new timetable will see weekday trains run every 15 minutes from Liverpool Street between 05.10 and 08.10 and between 16.10 and 19.40. Trains from the airport to Liverpool Street … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi as it completes a long-haul journey, returning to its home base. Thai Airways operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A350-900s in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th May)
It's been another week where I would have preferred to do a lot of other things. But we need to press on with the blog, so must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Queens Park Bridge, over the River Dee, Chester. Data Storage Adventures STORAGE ADVENTURES: So Drobo is about to fade out of existence. What next? - I'm still inventing swear words for … [Read more...]
STORAGE ADVENTURES: So Drobo is about to fade out of existence. What next?
For those who enjoyed my Data backup stories, there will be a new set soon. Why? The owners of Drobo have filed for Chapter 7 Liquidation in the USA. Good luck using these in the future when they finally brick themselves - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The state of play As reported by AppleInsider and ArsTechnica, StorCentric, owners of Drobo (as well as … [Read more...]
Qantas to expand capacity… and lease aircraft from Finnair
It seems Qantas is gearing up for a busy season, with the airline deploying more capacity, adding routes and leasing aircraft... from Finnair. From late October 2023*, the carrier will add around one million seats to its international network over 12 months compared to its current schedule, to destinations across Asia, the United States and the Pacific. Fleet … [Read more...]
Emirates reports some uptake numbers since it introduced “free”connectivity
Emirates is reporting some interesting numbers, after rolling out some level of free in-flight connectivity on its fleet. According to the airline, the increase in free connectivity has been very well received by Emirates passengers following changes in January 2023, with an average of 450,000 users per month. This represents a 30% increase in passenger use in 2023 … [Read more...]
