Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare

23/03/2018 by Kevincm

It's time for another Snapshot - this time looking at AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare in Main Cabin Extra. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you the basic … [Read more...]

First Boeing 737 MAX 9 heads off to Thai Lion Air

22/03/2018 by Kevincm

As the Boeing 737 MAX programme continues to evolve, Thai Lion Air because the first customer to receive their 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Thai Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 9 - Image, The Boeing Company The Boeing 737 MAX 9 joins the Thai Lion Air (and Lion Air Group fleet), where it is planned the type is to be used to add capacity and launch new routes. On the launch ,Capt. … [Read more...]

Early to travel…

21/03/2018 by Kevincm

Good morning from Coach 210 at Digbeth Coach station to Heathrow Central. And if you know what the above statement means, you should had worked out I'm on the move again, and beginning my long haul travels. Because it's been way too long since I was in a metal (or carbon fibre tube) across the pond. I'm on a simple two-segment trip - as much as I would like to build a … [Read more...]

Ryanair to buy 75% of LaudaMotion – A new Austrian outpost?

20/03/2018 by Kevincm

With Laudamotion coming into existence, it seems to have attracted the interests of Ryanair - who are purchasing 75% of the airline in a deal announced today. Laudamotion site header The value of the transaction is worth €50 million. In the first instance, the Ryanair will buy 24.9%, and plans to increase its shareholding subject to EU competition approval. In … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A320 “Green Spirit” landing at Dublin Airport

18/03/2018 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A320, painted in the "Green Spirit" livery, which supports Aer Lingus's sponsorship of the Irish National Rugby Team. Aer Lingus operate a fleet of 34 Airbus A320 aircraft - two of which are in the Green Spirit Livery. These aircraft are used on short to medium … [Read more...]

Hello Kitty turns to high speed rail transport – Hello Kitty Shinkansen arriving soon!

16/03/2018 by Kevincm

On this blog, you may have noticed that I write about Hello Kitty every now and again when it comes to transit matters. This is completely at my own will (and as we know, she's a very business minded kitten. Even if she weighs three apples). Well, Hello Kitty has struck a deal with JR West (West Japan Railway) to bring her to the Shinkansen network. Hello Kitty x JR … [Read more...]

Didn’t get a 26-30 RailCard? Virgin Trains can help – providing you have an avocado….

16/03/2018 by Kevincm

The recent launch of the "Millennial" railcard (or more properly known as the 26-30 Railcard) has been... a shambles of royal proportions, with the website crashing and no more cards being offered for now. Virgin Trains are have stepped in to help, with an offer you probably can refuse, but you'll need to 1) book at a booking office and 2) bring an Avocado. Didn't bag a … [Read more...]

Hainan Airlines to launch Bejing – Edinburgh and Dublin Service

15/03/2018 by Kevincm

Hainan Airlines is expanding its operations in the UK and Ireland, with the airline confirming it is to launch operations to Edinburgh (Scotland) and Dublin (Ireland). Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-300 - Image, Hainan Airlines The new routes launch on 12th of June connecting the three cities in a triangle fashion - creating an effective four-times a week … [Read more...]

The 10,000th Boeing 737 rolls out – on target to be delivered to Southwest Airlines

13/03/2018 by Kevincm

Whilst a lot of us dream of flat beds in the sky, a lot of the time we're travelling in seats in a narrow-bodied tube, on a short-haul flight from A to B. One of those enablers of that style of flying is the Boeing 737 - which today celebrates the 10,000th unit being rolled out of the production line, and on target for delivery. The 10,000th Boeing 737 rolled out - A … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines completes its long haul Premium Economy rollout

13/03/2018 by Kevincm

Austrian Airlines has been busy recently adding Premium Economy to its planes. Well, there is good news for the traveller who likes a bit of certainty - as the entire Austrian Airlines long haul fleet have now got Premium Economy seating installed. Austrian Airlines Premium Economy installed aboard a Boeing 777-200ER - Image, Austrian Airlines Currently all 11 aircraft … [Read more...]