Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: Finnair 914 Oslo to Helsinki – Business Class

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Time for another snapshot - this time focusing on the passenger experience on Finnair 914 between Oslo and Helsinki Airport. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you … [Read more...]

Upcoming Strike action at Heathrow Airport (5/6 August)

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Well, this has been brewing for a while, but it looks like the planned strike by Unite members is going ahead at Heathrow Airport on the 5th and 6th August. Not even these umbrellas will save you from the upcoming strike action - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Expect the following: Cancellations - like it or not, they will happen. Expect short haul programmes to … [Read more...]

Gate A10 -the height of passenger luxury? Well, maybe not.

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Editors Note: Apologies for the wrongly rotated images that triggered one person to hit the comment section and whine. It's actually a fault with WordPress and how it reads EXIF information. I'm just trying to write on the road... odd concept - but it can be done. EXIF information handling is a different thing on the road...  There are some things I love to see when … [Read more...]

Every journey starts with a step forward (off we go again)

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Good morning once again from the wonder that's Digbeth coach station. And obviously to be out this time of the morning, I'm on national express - with allegedly reserved seats. If you're surprised none of them are reserved, you're in a different Alan to the one I'm living in. So, a simple travel plan today. But first - I need to get to Heathrow Airport. Let … [Read more...]

British Airways Pilots strike takes a step closer

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It seems British Airways attempt to overturn the proposed strike by BALPA members has failed - with the case thrown out of the Court of Appeal. British Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  As such, the proposed strike action over pay is still in play. BALPA have to legally give 14 days notice to British Airways over dates of strike action. For … [Read more...]

Air France announces A220 order, prepares exit plans for the A380

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Air France announced today its future fleet plans, with the entry into service of a new type of aircraft, and the exit of a very large aircraft. The airline will take a firm order for 60 Airbus A220-300, with a further 30 options and 30 acquisition rights in another win for the A220 programme. Air France A220-300 - Render, Air France via Youtube The A220-300s will … [Read more...]

East Midlands Railway selects new trains by Hitachi

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East Midlands Railway - the incoming Midland Main Line franchisee operated by Abellio - has selected new rolling stock for its network - with the company taking on Hitachi High Speed trains for its new intercity fleet. This is part of the complete fleet replacement that Abellio committed to East Midlands Railways when signing for the franchise. In total, 165 carriages … [Read more...]