Economy Class & Beyond

Braathens files its Airbus subsidiary for bankruptcy

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Braathens has two divisions - its ATR division and its Airbus division Sadly, the money monster has claimed another airline, Braathens, flying its Airbus operation, Braathens International Airways, along with Braathens Crew AB, filing for bankruptcy. Braathens has been forced to file for bankruptcy for its Airbus operations in the company Braathens International … [Read more...]

United Airlines lauches USCBP’s International Remote Baggage Screening on flights from Sydney

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If you've had to connect from an international to a domestic flight in the USA, it can be a... challenging process, especially after a long flight. Well, there is some good news as United Airlines has launched a new service -  US Customs and Border Patrol's International Remote Baggage Screening. Initially, United Airlines is offering this for passengers travelling on … [Read more...]

No more playtime for Play – Play Airlines ceases operations

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Icelandic operator PLAY has thrown in the towel and has ceased services. The airline - Fly PLAY hf. - has ceased operations. As such, all flights operated by the airline have been cancelled. The move comes after attempts to restructure both its network (by cutting back its US Network and focusing on Iceland as an origin and destination traffic), whilst moving aircraft … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A320neo taking off from Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A320neo taking off from Dublin Airport as it heads off on another short-haul mission. Aer Lingus operates eight Airbus A320neo aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. The airline also operates in Airbus A320, Airbus A321LR and Airbus A321XLR in its narrow-body … [Read more...]

Network Rail Unveils its Leaf Treatment Trains – Introducing Ctrl Alt Deleaf..

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With the weather changing and leaves falling, autumn has arrived. Network Rail is gearing up for its annual multi-million-pound battle against Mother Nature and ‘leaves on the line’, aiming to keep millions of passengers and trains safe and moving over the next three months. Entering the fray this season is the newest leaf-clearing train, ‘Ctrl Alt Deleaf’. NetworkRail … [Read more...]

US ESTA Fee climbs to $40 from 30th September

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If your travel plans involve visiting the United States of America, the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) fee is about to be increased to $40.  This marks an increase from the current $21 per application. The fee applies to new ESTA applications from the 30th September 2025. According to the US ESTA site: The fee for travelers intending to travel … [Read more...]

Gearing up to Lufthansa 100 – A celebratory livery 

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Lufthansa is presenting a special livery to mark its 100th anniversary in 2026. Starting in December, a new Boeing 787-9 will proudly carry the symbol of Lufthansa's unique identity around the world: the crane. The special livery features a blue fuselage with a white crane hovering above it, its wings merging into the wings of the aircraft. The wings of the … [Read more...]

Norwegian Group signs for 30 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Boeing and The Norwegian Group have announced that the airline group has placed an order for 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Norwegian Boeing 737-8 MAX at Stockholm Arlanda - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The agreement represents the group's first direct Boeing order since 2017 and increases its 737 MAX order book to 80 aircraft. Norwegian has predominantly operated … [Read more...]