It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-10 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International International Airport as it completed the journey from London Heathrow. British Airways operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 787-10 aircraft (the largest version of 787) in its widebody fleet. The airline also … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th November)
We're halfway through November and the nights are dark, with hot coca and coffee to keep people warm - as well as the noise of German markets filling the city. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Christmas market season on New Street, Birmingham Snapshots I've been working on the main trip report in the background - this week was not as … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow
Time for the last Snapshot from this collection, focusing on the passenger experience on Britsh Airways 296 between Chicago O'Hare International and London Heathrow. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast roll out their Class 807 on the London-Liverpool Route
Avanti West Coast - the train operator which operates on the West Coast Main Line in the United Kingdom has launched its newest train between Liverpool and London - with the Class 807 Evero making its debut on the route. Avanti West Coast Evero Class 807 train at Liverpool Lime Street - Image, Avanti. The Class 807 trains are based on the Hitachi Intercity Express … [Read more...]
ATR Aircraft suspends its ATR42-600 STOL programme
In a bit of unwanted news, ATR Aircraft has chosen to halt the development of the ATR742-600S. The ATR42-600S – Rendering, ATR Aircraft. The move comes after a market review, along with continuing and lingering issues with the supply chain. The ATR42-600S would have enabled STOL operations (Short Take-Off and Landings) of with runways from 800 metres or more, with … [Read more...]
Jet2 to launch a new base at London Luton Airport
It seems that leisure carrier Jet2 is preparing to open a new base at London Luton Airport, targeting sunseekers from Summer 2025 onwards. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Image, Jet2/Airbus. In the first summer of operations, Jet2 will plan to operate to 17 sunshine destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean, in response to enormous demand from … [Read more...]
In action: The Recaro R3 takes flight aboard Iberia’s new Airbus A321XLR
With Iberia's new Airbus A321XLR in the sky, there's also a new seat flying for the first time with commercial passengers - the Recaro R3 Seat. New seats for a new aircraft - Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating The Recaro R3 (previously the CL3810) will be deployed on the eight Airbus A321XLRs that Iberia will be bringing into service. These will be installed in a 3-3 … [Read more...]
Iberia prepares to take its Airbus A321XLR into the service
It's coming up to the point where Iberia will formally launch a new aircraft type to paying customers - with them formally taking their new Airbus A321XLR into the air. It will mark the conclusion of the A321XLR development programme and its transition into commercial flight. The first flight will take off today - November 14 -, at 12:35. from Adolfo Suárez … [Read more...]
CrossCountry Trains to add a direct Cardiff to Edinburgh Service
With the upcoming timetable change, CrossCountry Trains will launch a new service, connecting the Welsh Capital of Cardiff to the Scottish Capital of Edinburgh via Birmingham. CrossCountry Voyager at Manchester Piccadilly Train Station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new weekday service will link Wales, England and Scotland by one train for the first time. The … [Read more...]
KLM to add three long-haul destinations to its network
Royal Dutch Airlines - KLM - is preparing to add three new long-haul routes to its map as it continues to strengthen its network. The airline is planning to add San Diego (US), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India) to its long-haul operations. Let us break down the details San Diego The new Amsterdam to San Diego route will open for flights from 8 May 2025, … [Read more...]
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