Economy Class & Beyond

KLM Updates its Intercontinental Economy on-board services

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KLM are in the process of introducing an updated economy class service on its Intercontinental Network, that should have some appreciable passenger experience changes KLM Boeing 777-300ER landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The changes have come in following a change in the collective labour agreement, in which one less crew member … [Read more...]

Airbus takes its A330neo onto route proving flights

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With the A330neo edging closer to entry to service, Airbus are taking the latest variant of the A330 on tour. Airbus A330neo taking off - Image, Airbus.  The purpose of the tour isn't leisure however - rather this is one of the final steps to certification of the A330neo - the Function and Reliability Tests. Or to the rest of us - Route … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Eurovision… Douze Points! Europe! Start Voting Now

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Europe: Start voting now! Eurovision... Douze Points! In this musical spectacular... Who wants to go to Eurovision? Where did my wallet go? Off to Birmingham Airport SN2038 Birmingham Airport to Brussels National Airport Some time at Brussels Airport SN3819 Brussels National Airport to Lisbon Airport with the AeroSmurf Into Lisbon and The Tuk Tuk … [Read more...]

SAS to operate Copenhagen to Hong Kong

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Scandivan Airlines (SAS) is fiddling arounud with its timetable and operations, with a the airline planning to start up a Copenhagen to Hong Kong service. This service will replace the existing Stockholm Arlanda to Hong Kong service. SAS Airbus A340-300 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The new operation is as … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines to add Warsaw to London City Airport

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LOT Polish Airlines have announced that they are to add a new a new route between Warsaw and London City Airport. The new route will operate twice a day (subject to LCY's closing times), with four Embarer E-190s to be used. It also marks LOT's 100th network route. DEPART LCY 07:15 ARRIVE LCY 09:00 (Monday-Saturday) DEPART LCY 16:15 ARRIVE LCY 18:00 (Monday-Friday and … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: To the trains – Europe! Start Voting Now!

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Europe: Start voting now! To the Trains! In this musical spectacular... Who wants to go to Eurovision? Where did my wallet go? Off to Birmingham Airport SN2038 Birmingham Airport to Brussels National Airport Some time at Brussels Airport SN3819 Brussels National Airport to Lisbon Airport with the AeroSmurf Into Lisbon and The Tuk Tuk Hostel Exploring … [Read more...]

Ryanair adds Southend Airport to its network

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It seems the every growing juggernaut that is Ryanair is seeking new bases to expand out of - with the airline targeting Southend Airport (or what some call London Southend Airport). David O’Brien, Ryanair's Chief Commerical Officer and  Warwick Brady, Stobart Group (Southend Airport owner) on the announcement of the new base - Image, Ryanair The new base will  open for … [Read more...]