Economy Class & Beyond

Joon increases its rooftop bar space… adds new routes

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That airline that's also a rooftop bar - Joon (by Air France) is commencing service. At the same time, the airline is to add extra routes to its network Joon's network map - Image, Joon  Inside Europe, Joon will add the following destinations and frequencies: Istanbul (Turkey): 7 flights a week Naples (Italy): 14 flights a week Oslo (Norway): 18 flights a … [Read more...]

A Celebratory Trip to Chicago – The Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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The Hyatt Regency O'Hare A Celebratory Trip to Chicago Contents: So, Chicago eh. That's really different. Take the National Express, Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge BA1385 Manchester Airport to London Heathrow T5 - Pick a lounge. Any  Lounge - British Airways Galleries South, Galleries T5B BA295 London Heathrow T5 to Chicago O'Hare … [Read more...]

Norwegian doubles down at Barcelona – Capacity uplifts coming

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It seems Norwegian Air Shuttle are increasing their capacity at Barcelona, with plans to switch out the Boeing 787-8 fleet with Boeing 787-9 aircraft Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 787 arriving onto stand at London Gatwick, Image - Norwegian Air Shuttle //CC3.0. According to Routes Online, the capacity boost will take place at the beginning of the summer timetable, with … [Read more...]

KLM launches… Christmas Jumpers

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Editors note. I suppose we're in THAT season now, I have to be merry. Or something like that. Some Christmas sweaters are known to be humours... or in very bad taste. KLM is bringing the Christmas season to one and all with the launch of .... wait for it... a sweater. KLM Christmas Jumpers - Image, KLM. The 100% acrylic KLM-blue jumper - Branded "flying home for … [Read more...]

LEVEL plans a long-haul operation from Paris-Orly

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It seems IAG's "Low Cost" long haul carrier Level is spreading its wings this morning, with the announcement that the airline will be launching routes from Paris Orly LEVEL is will operate from Paris, with routes to: Montreal commences 2nd July 2018 operates three times per week Guadeloupe commences 3rd July 2018 operates four times per week Martinique … [Read more...]

IAG goes shopping for slots at Gatwick for BA…

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The fall-out from the collapse of Monarch Airway continues, with British Airways parent - International Airlines Group (IAG) - chasing after the slots at Gatwick Airport... and winning them. Monarch A321 landing at Birmingham, British Airways A320 taxing at Heathrow, Images - Economy Class and Beyond. The majority of the slots were sold by the Monarch Airways receivers … [Read more...]

London Overground to offer “Night Overground” services!

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For a year or so, the Night Tube in London has been a thing, giving twenty-four hour access to certain London Underground services during Friday and Saturday Nights. Well, it seems London Overground (the "Heavy Rail" service) will also be joining the party from the 15th December. London Overground Class 378 Electrostar - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The new … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER is on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, completing the long journey from Doha (and shot from the balcony of the Hyatt Regency O'Hare). Qatar Airways operate a fleet of 36 Boeing 777-300ERs, in three different seat layouts. These are … [Read more...]