During last week's announcement of the Green list, additions to the Red List were announced. These are now in effect as of 04:00, 12th May 2021. The countries that are being moved into the Red List include: Turkey Maldives Nepal If you have been in a country or territory on the red list in the last 10 days you will only be allowed to enter the UK if you … [Read more...]
American Airlines introduce new amenity kit bags
Admittedly, there is one thing I love when I fly in a premium cabin on a long-haul segment and that's the amenity kit. American Airlines is introducing their new kits for their premium passengers. American Airlines is introducing new onboard amenity kits for premium cabin customers in partnership with Shinola and D.S. & Durga. The new amenity kits, which are … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines re-introduce onboard chef
Normality is a thing that's been hard for the past year and a bit. Turkish Airlines are seeking to make their business class offering a bit more normal with the onboard chef back aboard. The return of the Turkish Airlines onboard chef (and in the real world, they'll have face coverings on too) - Image, Turkish Airlines The onboard chefs made their way back aboard the … [Read more...]
Delta to fly New York to Dubrovnik, Croatia
Delta Air Lines is opening up a new route between New York JFK and Dubrovnik, opening the airlines first route to Croatia. The airline plans to launch a four-times a week service from 2nd July. Planned operation is as follows: DL184 DEPART JFK 19:30 ARRIVE DBV 10:45+1 DL185 DEPART DBV 13:00 ARRIVE JFK 17:15 Commences 2nd July from JFK, 3rd July from DBV. DL184 … [Read more...]
GWR and LNER continue to suffer cancellations and delays due to trains being checked
Whilst some work has been carried out to check the Class 800 trains have been carried out in the past 48 hours, it seems that cancellations will be spreading into the working week. Both Great Western Railway and London North Eastern Railway have their operations heavily impacted. Great Western Railway (GWR) GWR state that disruption is expected to continue during the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Scandinavian Airlines Boeing 737-700 at Oslo Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have Scandinavian Airlines Boeing 737-700 taxiing at Oslo Airport as it prepares to head off to its next destination. Scandinavian Airlines operate a fleet of 17 Boeing 737-700 aircraft in its short to medium haul fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th May)
It's that time of the week where we go over the ashes of yet another week. It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Even though its vision is impaired (and cannot see), even a Dalek wears a mask- BBC Birmingham, The Mailbox. Travel Restrictions UK Government reveals its “Green List” - 12 whole countries. Count them out. Routes and Networks Delta to offer … [Read more...]
Disruptions on the Great Western and LNER routes as trains are taken out of service
All is not well on both the Great Western and East Coast rail routes in the UK, as the Class 800 trains have had to be taken out of service en-mass. A number of Class 800 series Hitachi trains in use by several train companies have been withdrawn from service for precautionary safety checks. The decision to withdraw the trains had been taken because of cracks found on the … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Government reveals its “Green List”
Well, Grant Shapps has stood in front of a lectern and has spoken. Which countries are on the green list, and which have been added to the red list? Speaking currently at Number 10 - Image via BBC News. Here is list. GREEN LIST COUNTRIES Portugal Israel Singapore Australia New Zealand Brunei Iceland Gibraltar Falkland Islands Faroe Islands South Georgia and the … [Read more...]
Schiphol introduces new security scanners… with no need to remove electronics or liquids!
Amsterdam Schiphol airport has taken a major step forward in passenger experience, with the airport introducing new CT scanners at all of its security areas. This means that you will not have to remove liquids, gels or electronics from your hang baggage. Let us explore. The news scecutiy area at Depatures 1 with CT Scanners - Image, Schiphol Airport This is operation … [Read more...]
