Whilst we might be in the midst of a pandemic, airlines are still trying to reduce their emissions. Air France is trying to achieve this by switching to electricity powered ramp equipment. Air France Airbus A350 pushing back, with an electric tug - Image, Air France. Air France has committed to using electric-powered ramp equipment, and on 3 September 2020, tested the … [Read more...]
UK Government discovers it is possible to isolate people coming back from regions as opposed to whole countries
The UK Government made some changes last night to its travel, as it discovered it was possible to isolate regions rather than whole countries. What was changed yesterday? As a result, arrivals from parts of Greece to England will be required to self-isolate on arrival. These include: Crete Lesvos Mykonos Santorini Serifos Tinos Zakynthos The … [Read more...]
Alitalia gains European Commission support on €200 million bailout
It seems that Alitalia has yet another chance to live, with the European Commission approving its request for a €200 million bailout by the Italian state. Alitalia Boeing 777-200ER - Image, AlitaliaThe aid, valued at €199.45 million was within EU State aid rules. The measure aims at compensating the airline for the damages suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak. Italy … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER taxiing at London Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER taxiing towards the gates at Terminal 3, after completing its transatlantic journey. American Airlines has 47 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its long haul fleet. They are supported by the Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9. They can … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th September)
We're now into September. Or continuing the longest March ever. I'm still not sure which. However, it's time for things to go on, with Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Normality, one step at a time. Including editing in a coffee shop again. Fees? Don't need (some) of them... US Carriers have been playing the follow-the-leader, with United Airlines first dropping … [Read more...]
Emirates to add three more destinations back to its network
Whilst Emirates is hunkering down by reducing frequency on a lot of its network, it is also trying to grow its destinations, with the airline planning to bring back more destinations. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's look at where the airline is planning to resume operations. Amman, Jordan Emirates will add back in … [Read more...]
Eurostar to skip calling at stations in Kent
It seems the fall in demand in travel has forced Eurostar's hand, with the UK - Europe train operator suspending stopping services in Kent. Eurostar Trains at St Pancras International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Both Ebbsfleet International (serving North Kent, Essex and the M25 area) and Ashford International (serving South Kent) will not be served by Eurostar … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast introduces at-seat ordering for onboard catering
Avanti West Coast is to launch a new service onboard their trains - where they can have food and drink delivered to their seat. At seat ordering with Avanti West Coast - Image, Avanti West Coast The train company is to trial at-seat ordering on selected Pendolino trains. Currently, First Class have always had at-seat catering service, this will enable customers in Standard … [Read more...]
Emirates prepares to cut frequencies across its network
The aviation recovery was fragile at best. Emirates is now showing that recovery is very fragile, as it prepares to cut frequencies across its network for November and December Emirates Boeing 777-300ER "Year of Zayed" at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route changes were noted on Routes Online/Airlineroutes.net, with over 100 routes affected. … [Read more...]
UK FCDO Travel Updates … It’s complex this week
It's time to go through this week's changes listed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO, previously FCO). And it's more than a little complex this week. Let's start with Greece, after yesterday's news that Scotland was requiring people to isolate. Wales has extended its self-isolation requirement, depending on where you return from: If … [Read more...]
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