Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 – “Trident”

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 painted in "Trident" livery, in support of Belgium Football team - or the Belgian Red Devils. Trident is part of the five Airbus A320 aircraft that Brussels Airlines have painted in recognition of Belgian Icons. These include: Trident (representing … [Read more...]

Train vs Plane: Eurostar 9114 London to Amsterdam

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Eurostar Service 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal - Train vs Plane! 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 … [Read more...]

Train vs Plane: Off to London and the St Pancras departures lounge

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Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge -  Train vs Plane 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 … [Read more...]

Boeing and Embraer announce Strategic Aerospace Partnership

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It seems that Boeing and Embraer have signed a  Memorandum of Understanding to establish a strategic partnership between each other to help grow in Aerospace markets. Boeing and Embraer joint venture - Image, The Boeing Company/Embraer The proposed joint venture comprising the commercial aircraft and services business of Embraer that would strategically align with … [Read more...]

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...]