Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair Irish Pilots vote to strike…

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In a turn up for the books, it seems that Irish-based pilots who fly for Ryanair are due to go out on strike on the 12th July. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The IALPA union members (represented by Fórsa) voted in favour of strike action over terms and conditions, as well as transfers between European … [Read more...]

Train vs Plane – The London to Amsterdam Edition!

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Train vs Plane - The Amsterdam Edition! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around Amsterdam Setting the … [Read more...]

Airbus majority stake in the C Series Partnership goes into effect

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With the 1st July passing, Airbus has taken the majority stake in the C Series Partnership programme. Airbus A320neo and Bombardier C Series - Image, Airbus The C Series partnership is split between Airbus (who will own 50.01%), Bombardier (who will own 34%) and Investissement Québec holding 16%. The C Series Partnership is based primarily in Mirabel, Québec, with … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 arriving at Dublin

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 landing at Dublin Airport as it completes a transatlantic trek home, with a fellow IAG company British Airways Airbus A319 in the background. Aer Lingus uses Airbus A330 aircraft as its primary long haul aircraft on its transatlantic services. The airline … [Read more...]

It’s STILL about Community – Why I fly

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A year or so ago, I went to an event - Dounuts on the Mound in Dublin. Today was the second batch. And there were some damn good donuts. Donuts, Sun and Planes. What more do you want? And there were plenty of planes (including a couple of go-arounds) Emirates 777 going around And a return to the airport This United 777 didn't really want to go to … [Read more...]

Reasonable Air France/KLM offers out of the UK

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For those of you travelling from the UK, Air France/KLM have some reasonable offers on this weekend if you're in the market for flights. KLM Boeing 777-300ER at Amsterdam Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As usual, all prices are "from" and are subject to availability and are not changeable. You'll need to book by 2nd July 2018 to take advantage of the … [Read more...]

Airbus unvelies its first BelugaXL

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As the Airbus supply chain changes and expands, the work to design and create the next generation of carrier - the Airbus BelugaXL has taken shape over the past few months. Today was it's formal roll-out, and presentation of its paint job - and it's a cutesy of a paint job. The Airbus BelugaXL - Image, Airbus. The BelugaXL rolling out of the paint shop. Note the … [Read more...]

Norwegian picks the Recaro BL3710…. and it’s going to be *TIGHT*

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It seems Norwegian is bored with the seats it has got for its Boeing 737 MAX Fleet, and is swapping them to the Recaro BL3710. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 MAX 8 seating with Recaro BL3710 seating - Image, Norwegian. And that's the semi-good news. Now, lets delve into the interesting parts of the announcement. First up is the seating capacity, which is still a … [Read more...]

LEVEL goes shorthaul from Vienna

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In news that can be filed as "not totally unexpected" LEVEL (International Airlines Group low-cost long haul offshot) is to commence short-haul services from Vienna. The launch is due to commence on the 17thh July. - just under three weeks from today. Interestingly, when you try and book - you're directed to Vueling's site (also an IAG company). LEVEL Austria's home … [Read more...]

Boeing looks to the future with its new Hypersonic Jet concept

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It seems in the run-up to Farnborough 2018, airframers are pushing out the barrel with new concepts. Boeing has - and it's their Hypersonic Jet concept. Here's a rendering of it. t  Hypersonic speeds are speeds that are deemed over Mach 5. Boeing state that his design shown at American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference in Atlanta. The plane … [Read more...]