Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600

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It's Sunday again - so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, resting after the short hop from Dublin is a Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600 at Birmingham Airport Aer Lingus Regional (operated by Stobart Air) operate 12 ATR72-600s, used on short-haul routes on the Aer Lingus network. These are supported by two ATR42-300s for those routes which have a much … [Read more...]

Finnair introduce an A350 – with Marimekko painted plane

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Finnair are adding to their Airbus A350 fleet, with their 11th aircraft to come shortly to be delivered. However, rather than using the normal plain white, Finnair have teamed up with Marimekko for inspiration for their new plane. Finnair Marimekko Airbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus/Finnair So that's the rendering. But how does it look in the real world? Well, pictures of … [Read more...]

Swedish Train Operator names train “Trainy McTrainFace”

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In the UK, we like to laugh at ourselves... especially when we tried to name a research ship Boaty McBoatface...and failed (although a remote controlled sub was called Boaty McBoatface... so not a total loss).However it seems in Sweden, MTR Express are to name a train... wait for it ... Trainy McTrainFace.MTR Express Trainy McTrainFace  - Image, MTR ExpressTrainy … [Read more...]

Doughnuts On The Mound – Back to Dublin Airport

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Doughnuts On The Mound - Back to Dublin Airport In this epic day trip (and it t'was epic) Spotting for the day? Why not? Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport Donughts on the Mound... and a LOT of planes Back to Dublin Airport EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Cheap ride home sir? Community With … [Read more...]

TAP Portugal’s first Airbus A330neo enters final assembly

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The Airbus A330neo has flown as a test frame for some time now. However, the first operator to get the A330neo will be happy - as their plane as entered the final assembly area at Airbus Toulouse. Airbus revealed this in a tweet "Bom dia!" Say hello to @taportugal's first #A330neo currently taking shape at our Toulouse Final Assembly Line. … [Read more...]

Government cancels Electrification upgrades on three rail lines

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Her Majesties Government in its infinite wisdom after years of promising major upgrades three main rail lines by electrifying them - have withdrawn the plans to electrify the lines. Paddington Station. Don't expect to catch an all-electric train between here and Swansea - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The lines affected include: The Midland Main Line … [Read more...]

Introducing Joon by Air France…

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Sometimes I wonder about the airline industry. Today is one of those days, with the Air France launching a new brand called "Joon". Joon Logo - Image, Air France. I'm honestly not making this up. Here's the promo line: Joon is especially aimed at a young working clientele, the millennials (18 to 35 year-olds), whose lifestyles revolve around digital technology. This … [Read more...]

Doughnuts on the Mound – To the Mound and to the Planes! (Travel Technology: Canon 100-400L and lots of planes)

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Doughnuts On The Mound - To the Mound and to the Planes! (with Travel Technology: Using the Canon 100-400L and lots of planes) Editors note: This is a repost, as something was very glitchy with the old post. This should fix it.... In this epic day trip (and it t'was epic) Spotting for the day? Why not? Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport EI263 Birmingham … [Read more...]

Delta to use Recaro CL3710 seats in economy class aboard their A350s

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Time to turn out attention to the back of the plane - and in particular - Delta's Airbus A350. There's been a lot of fanfare over the Delta One Suite (manufactured by Thompson Aerospace), but not a lot has been mentioned about seating in Economy Class. Step forward Recaro who are supplying their CL3710 seat for Delta. The CL3710 Seat - Image, Economy Class and Beyond … [Read more...]