Economy Class & Beyond

On the road again… (hello 2:20 in the morning)

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Well, it seems I'm back on the road again, and preparing to add and spend frequent flyer miles. And once again, it's 2:20 in the morning, and I'm in my usual places in the world - Digbeth Coach station in Central Birmingham. Because there's a glamour to being on a coach rather than catching an non-existent train, for an early morning departure. Fine - there … [Read more...]

The saga of WOW Air – Indigo and Icelandair walk away… what next?

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It's been a bad few days for WOW Air, who have had both Indigo Partners walk away, and have had Icelandair walk away too. WOW Air Airbus A321 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond WOW and Icelandair re-started discussions on the 21st March, to have them halted on the 24th March, with one of the simplest press releases ever. WOW announced that a majority their Bond … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Korean Air Boeing 787-9 at Madrid Barajas airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This time, we have a Korean Air Boeing 787-9 taxing at Madrid Barajas Airport, as it prepares to begin the long journey back to Seoul Incheon Airport in South Korea. Korean Air operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for a further 10 to be ordered.  These are supported by a wide … [Read more...]

British Airways offer double Avios on new bookings

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British Airways are offing a new Double Avios on booking offer, that could be beneficial if you've got to book some flights coming up. You will need to book your flights between now and the 19th April for them to be in this promotion and fly the legs by the end of 2019. The offer is valid on: British Airways (UK Domestic and International Flights including … [Read more...]

FirstGroup orders five Hitachi AT300 Trains for London-Scotland route

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FirstGroup last year won paths on the congested East Coast Main Line to launch it's own "Open Access" service between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh. Well, it seems the company is pressing ahead, with orders for five Hitachi AT300 trains. FirstGroup Hitachi AT300 trains planned for its London to Scotland service - Image, FirstGroup  The deal worth … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Special: British Airways Boeing 747-400 “Negus”

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If by now you've read the history of the British Airways Negus livery, you should be well up to date on the paint work. As well as being treated to Negus, I also got to see the BOAC livered Boeing 747 arrive, and the BEA Airbus A319 (the Landor Boeing 747-400 was in the shop as it had a lighting strike, and was being painted up). British Airways BOAC Boeing 747-400 … [Read more...]

Titan Airways taps Acro Seating for its A321 fleet

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Acro seating got another win in selling seats to airlines - this time with Titan Airways Titan has completed a fit-out of 44 Acro Series 7 Regional Business Cass seats on two of their Airbus A321 family aircraft. These are pitched at a very generous 44" (which is pretty reasonable for a business class seat). Acro Series 7 Seats - Image, Acro Aircraft seating These … [Read more...]

Celebrating the Return of Negus – British Airways 100

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British Airways today unveiled the last of four liveries, celebrating 100 years of British Airways - with the return of the Negus livery   The introduction of Negus With the British Overseas Airline Corporation (BOAC) and British European Airways (BEA) merging under a movement in parliament in 1971, the combined entity - British Airways emerged (and indeed - what was … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic announce new London Heathrow to São Paulo route

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It seems Virgin Atlantic are once again embracing "Atlantic" in their name, with the launch of a new route between London Heathrow and São Paulo Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 landing at London Heathrow  - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will be Virgin Atlantic's first adventure to South America. They plan to use a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on this service, … [Read more...]