Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Austrian Airlines takes its 17th Embraer E-195 into its fleet

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Austrian Airlines are continuing their fleet change around with the arrival of their seventeen Embraer E-195. Austrian Airlines E-195 - Image Austrian Airlines via Youtube OE-LWN took its first flight over the weekend, operating between Vienna and Zagreb, and marks the complete introduction of the type into the Austrian Airlines fleet. In celebration - the airline … [Read more...]

Delta adds Orlando to Amsterdam to the network

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For those planning ahead to next summer, Delta is introducing a handy route - connecting Orlando International Airport to Amsterdam Schipol. Delta Boeing 767-300ER pushing back from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The new service will commence on the 30th March 2018 with a daily service. The timetable is as below: DL126 DEPART MCO 21:45 ARRIVE … [Read more...]