Economy Class & Beyond

airberlin files for bankruptcy protection

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In  a move that should surprise... well... no-one - airberlin has filed for bankruptcy protection. airberlin Airbus A330 at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In a move where Etihad is no longer in a position to provide financial support to the airline, airberlin  filed to commence insolvency proceedings , in order to continue with its restructuring … [Read more...]

Ryanair calls for a “Two Drink Limit” at Airports

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Over the past two years or so, there's been an up-tick on alcohol fuelled incidents on a plane or at an airport. According the BBC, a  total of 387 people were arrested for the period  between February 2016 and February 2017. This up from 255 arrests made in the previous year. Ryanair has come up with some suggestions to curb the rise: These include: … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300ER departing Dublin

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art. This week, we have an Air Canada Rouge Boeing 767-300ER departing Dublin Airport as it begins its journey back home to Canada. Air Canada Rouge operate a fleet of 23 Boeing 767-300ERs in their long haul arm, operating to Europe, Africa and Asia, serving a mixture of destinations. The airline packs … [Read more...]

1500th Boeing 777 Built

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It doesn't seem that long ago that the Boeing 777 was introduced - when it took its first flight in 1994, and flew for United Airlines a year later in 1995 between Washington DC and London Heathrow. Well, the Boeing production line has been cranking the aircraft out, one at a time, with 1500th aircraft exiting the production line, and being readied for delivery to its … [Read more...]

The West Midlands Rail franchise Awarded to….

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We have a new operator of trains in the West Midlands and beyond - and the train company called ... wait for it.... West Midlands Trains. Creative eh? West Midlands Trains (company) is made up of Abellio (subsidiary of Nederlandse Spoorwegen - the Dutch national rail operator),  East Japan Rail Company and Mitsui & Co. They will take over from incumbents … [Read more...]

Jetblue releases items to remind Americans “TAKE A HOLIDAY”

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One of the things I get shouted at in my office (amongst many things I get shouted at) is that I must take my annual leave holiday entitlement each year. For those the USA, in some places not  taking leave or holiday appears to be a serious thing - with 40% of workers not taking all their time off in 2015. And that's quite worrying - a person needs time to wind down … [Read more...]

Emirates boost services to Cairo

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Emirates continues its expansion - and boosting services in already served destinations - with the announcement of extra services to Cairo. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (side-note - aren't you all happy I have a new Emirates 777-300ER image. The old one was getting over used... considering I shot it long ago...) Emirates … [Read more...]

British Airways confirms new Nashville service

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It's been leaked for a week or so, but it seems that British Airways next new North American service will be Nashville TN. British Airways Boeing 787-8 at Toronto Pearson Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will operate five times a week between London Heathrow and Nashville, based on the following timetable: BA223 DEPART LHR 15:45 ARRIVE BNA … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines increases Mumbai frequency to six time a week

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Brussels Airlines is continuing to strengthen its operations after launching a Brussels to Mumbai route. The airline is to expand its operation to Mumbai, with it increasing flights from five times a week to six. Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 at New York JFK - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The additional departure now operates Saturday (from Brussels) and Sunday … [Read more...]

British Airways earmark an A380 for Chicago

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British Airways is finding new homes to operate its Airbus A380 operations - this time adding Chicago as a new Airbus A380 destination. The double-decker plane will be operated on  a flight pair familiar to me - BA294/295 between London Heathrow and Chicago O'Hare International. Chicago is operated twice-daily, and the new timetable to reflect the A380 operation … [Read more...]