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American Airlines to bring “Afternoon Tea” onboard

02/05/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

a table with a tray of food and cups of coffee

Ah. There's nothing that causes a fight faster than innocently asking, "Jam on top or Cream on top?". Of course, I'm referring to the tradition of Afternoon Tea, which American Airlines is planning to try out. You have arrived at a propitious moment, coincident with your country's one indisputable contribution to Western civilisation. Afternoon Tea - Hugo Drax, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Into the USA and the avid Hotel, Des Plaines (Near Chicago O’Hare) – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures

01/05/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

The avid Hotel, Des Plaines, near Chicago O'Hare

Springtime Transatlantic Adventures Into the USA and The avid Hotel, Des Plaines Good afternoon USA. It's time to cross into the country and head to the avid hotel. With some winds and rain to boot.  … [Read more...]

Icelandair to shed its widebody fleet

01/05/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

IcelandAir Boeing 767-300ER - Rendering, Icelandair

Icelandair is in the process of adjust its fleet, as Airbus A321LR and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft join the airline. This leaves the Boeing 767-300ER fleet, which is very much out of place. And they won't be around much longer. Icelandair operates a fleet of three Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. In its latest market report, the airline notes these are expected to be in service … [Read more...]

Ascend Airways UK relinks UK and Sierra Leone

30/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Ascend AIrways Boeing 737MAX 8 launching serives to Sierra Leone - Image, Ascend Airways UK

Ascend Airways UK has successfully operated the inaugural flight from London Gatwick to Freetown, Sierra Leone on behalf of Air Sierra Leone. This introduction of this flight marks a re-establishment of direct air connectivity between the two countries after a 12-year hiatus. The historic flight took place on April 26, with the return journey from Freetown on April … [Read more...]

Jet2 to take off with Costa Coffee

29/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jet2 and jet2holidays to offer Costa Coffee in-flight, Image, Costa Coffee

For those of you who missed getting a Costa Coffee in the airport, there's good news if you're flying Jet2 and Jet2Holidays - with them teaming up to offer drinks as part of the in-flight service. From Thursday 1st May 2025, passengers jet2.com or jet2jholidays can enjoy  a selection of Costa Coffee’s signature beverages onboard. These include Latte, Salted Caramel Latte, … [Read more...]

flynas selects Safran Seating seats for their next 60 aircraft

29/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Safran Z200 for flynas - Image, Safran

flynas has signed an agreement with Safran Seating for new seats for their next 60 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The aircraft, which will be new from the Airbus factory, will be fitted with the Safran Z200 seat. flynas's new Z200 seats - Image, Safran Seating.  The seats' new features were introduced during the Arabian Travel Market, in the presence of Bander Almohanna, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (WORLD TRAVELLER PLUS) – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures

28/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a seat with pillows and a towel on it

Springtime Transatlantic Adventures British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (World Traveller Plus/Premium Economy) Time to get into the meat of this trip report, with the first long-haul segment. Was it worth the £314 to upgrade from Economy to Premium Economy, or should I had kept my money in my wallet and flown to Dublin return instead?  … [Read more...]

Etihad unveils its new Airbus A321LR interiors

28/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Introducing Etihad Airways Airbus A321LR - Rendering, Etihad

At the Arabian Travel Market, Etihad Airways unveiled the cabin concepts for its upcoming Airbus A321LR, which is to be used on short to medium-haul routes out of Abu Dhabi. It brings a three-class cabin to the Airbus A321LR - with First, Business and Economy classes.   The Etihad’s A321LR introduces an all-new First Suite - a private, enclosed space with a sliding … [Read more...]

Emirates expands refitted A380 and B777-300ER operations, as well as teasing its first A350-900ULR route

28/04/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Emirates will introduce a number of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months, as well as plans for its first Airbus A350-900ULR. The lucky cities getting refurbished interiors include the following: Bangkok flights EK372/373 will operate with the refreshed A380 from 1 July 2025. Hong Kong will receive … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare

27/04/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have an Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it begins the long trip back to Abu Dhabi International Airport. Etihad Airways operates a fleet of six Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Airbus A380, … [Read more...]

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