Hello from Madrid - where this week's post is being brought to you by the power of Tesco Cold and Flu Max Capsules and me in Madrid trying to get better. Just. Don't. Ask. But for now, here's a look at last week at Economy Class and Beyond Passenger Experience Towards The Passenger Experience Week and AIX19 – Connectivity and Entertainment - We're starting to … [Read more...]
Urban Exploration photography with a model and the Canon EOS R
EOS R - Urban Exploration and Location Shoot Photography (featuring the Rotolight Neo II) In this series: Introducing the Canon EOS R City and Street Photography in Brussels Urban Exploration with a Model (featuring the RotoLight NEO II) Aviation Photography in Manchester Night time Model Photography Travel Photography in Madrid Editors note - As … [Read more...]
Easy £15 off at Lufthansa!
Lets be honest - if I can save a penny or two on a flight - I will. Lufthansa is here to aid me, with £15 off flights! You'll need to use code ZVJ0HQI9EIHL to get your discount. The code is valid until the 15th February at https://www.lufthansa.com/gb/en/promocode-conditions Allegedly, this code is personalised - but I opened Lufthansa.com in two different browsers … [Read more...]
FlyBe to Shareholders: Approve the sale, or we’ll wind up the company
In a move that could be termed as "playing hardball", FlyBe has come out with a warning: Either approve the sale of the airline to Connect Airways, or face the airline being wound down with zero return. Flybe Q400 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The full filing is at … [Read more...]
The return of Mobile Roaming fees in Europe for UK Citizens – if No-Deal Brexit occurs
In news that shouldn't surprise anyone, low-cost Mobile Phone Roaming could be a casualty that happens if the United Kingdom cannot come to a deal with the European Union over its withdrawal from the EU. ... and about two or so years to undo the roaming agreements that are out there. This will involve: Calls Texts Multimedia Messages Data Huffpost has … [Read more...]
Bombardier Launches the CRJ-550 for United Airlines
Yesterday Bombardier launched a new variant of its CRJ family - the CRJ-550. Bombardier CRJ-550 - Rendering, Bombardier. So. CRJ-550 The CRJ550 is a "new" CRJ Series aircraft model, with a new type certificate based on the CRJ700 - so yes - it's based on an existing aircraft. The plane is targeted at airlines who need to keep 50 seater aircraft flying, but need to … [Read more...]
To entertain, To Lurrrveeee – British Airways updates its IFE programming for the Valentines season
It seems love is in the air - or at least British Airways trying to introduce a little romance in the air, with the airline announcing updates to its In-Flight Entertainment System - with the oncoming storm that is Valentines Day. A love in of Speedbirds at London Heathrow Terminal 5 C - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A selection of love-inducing/vomit-inducing (take … [Read more...]
Germania files for bankruptcy
It seems the Germania group of airlines is the next airline to suffer - with the airline filing for insolvency today. The move affects: Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH Germania Technik Brandenburg GmbH Germania Flugdienste GmbH Flight operations will be terminated in the night from February 4 to February 5. Germania employees have been notified. Swiss airline Germania … [Read more...]
Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrating the Year of the Pig
Well, a new moon has risen overnight - that means we've moved into the Year of Pig. The Chinese Quarter, Birmingham With the Year of the Pig starting, families have moved some major distances inside China and beyond as people travel back to be together for the holiday. And it's a time to come together, and celebrate. Golden Pigs everywhere! If you're … [Read more...]
Ryanair restructures, Micheal O’Leary moves around
Ryanair today announced its results, as well as a new plan on how the airline will organise itself. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If imitation is the biggest form of flattery, then the is lifting a page from International Airlines Group (IAG) on how the group will operating in the next two months. The top of … [Read more...]
