Economy Class & Beyond

Another Air France Strike… Oui. Oui….

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For those who think travel is overrated on Air France - good news! There's another strike today (7th May), going through to the 8th May. Air France is expecting to operate 85% of its schedule on the 7th May, with an updated plan for the 8th May to come. Air France A320 with Sharklets at Manchester Airport- Image, Economy Class and Beyond The exact splits between the … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Short and Sweet – Springing into Chicago

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Springing to Chicago - Delayed Arrivals and Homeward Here we go... again (in more ways than one) Off to Heathrow Terminal 3 Oneworld Lounges (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines) AA87 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O’Hare International The joy of US immigration Intercontinental Chicago - Magnificent Mile Travel Tech: Life with a Canon 50mm f1.2 … [Read more...]

Stelia Aerospace’s Celeste Seat – Progress is good

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I think I write about this seat nearly every year or so at Aircraft Interiors Expo - and it's good to see that its making progress. I'm referring to the Stelia Aerospace Celeste. Stelia Aerospace Celeste Seat - front seats electronic, rear seats mechanical. The seat itself is suitable for the mid-haul mission, and is designed as narrow body premium seat, which … [Read more...]

Norwegian responds to IAG advances about takeovers…

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Those of you who thought International Airlines Group (IAG) were going have a clear shot at Norwegian Air Shuttle - prepare for a surprise. Norwegian Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The wording of the press release is rather simple: The Board of Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) confirms that it has received two separate conditional … [Read more...]

American Airlines signs for 15 more Embraer E-175

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It seems today is the day for regional aircraft orders with American Airlines adding 15 more Embraer E-175 to its fleet. American Airlines/American Eagle Embraer E-175 - Image, Embraer. The order firm order 15 Embraer E-175s, which at list price is worth US$705 million. The planes will be delivered in a two-class 76 seat configuration, split between 12 in First … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Delayed Arrivals and Homeward – Springing into Chicago

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Springing to Chicago - Delayed Arrivals and Homeward Here we go... again (in more ways than one) Off to Heathrow Terminal 3 Oneworld Lounges (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines) AA87 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O’Hare International The joy of US immigration Intercontinental Chicago - Magnificent Mile Travel Tech: Life with a Canon 50mm f1.2 (yes, … [Read more...]

American Airlines sign for 15 Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft

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American Airlines are adding to their regional fleet - with the airline signing for 15 Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft. American Airlines Bombardier CRJ-900 - Image, Bombardier The order is for a firm 15 CRJ-900 aircraft, with options for additional 15 if needed. These new CRJ-900 aircraft will be fitted out with Bombardier's Atmosphère cabin - which promises an enhanced … [Read more...]