Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 departing Manchester Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, departing on a wet day is a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 named "Jersey Girl", as it leaves Manchester Airport as it heads off to a long haul destination (shot from the Ringway viewing park). The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 fleet in years has been reduced, with currently 8 aircraft in the … [Read more...]

Iberia annouces it’s first A350 destination… and it’s… New York!

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At the FITUR travel fair in Madrid, Iberia has been busy showing off technology and travel experiences. However, the big news was revealed today - with the first route Iberia A350 route being announced as New York. Iberia Airbus A350 - Rendering, Iberia This was revealed in a tweet earlier (along with notice that A320neo aircraft will be entering the fleet … [Read more...]

Thai Airways swaps its London bound equipment. Again

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Thai Airways are known for many things. Apart from being as smooth as silk, some interesting fleet sizes and products, they also love to chop and change aircraft equipment around. And it seems they can't keep their hands off the Heathrow route, with airline to introduce Boeing 777-300ER's on the route to replace Airbus A350 introduced on the route last year. Thai … [Read more...]

Korean Air maps out its Bombardier C Series operations

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With two Bombardier C Series CS300 aircraft delivered, Korean Air has filed plans for the introduction of the aircraft into its Korean domestic network. Korean Air CSeries Tail - Image, Bombardier  The CS300 aircraft will be based out of Seoul Gimpo, with the airline planning operating the type on routes to: Pohang - commencing 20th January twice daily Ulsan - … [Read more...]

Primera Air: Value for money?

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Primera Air made a splash last year with plans to launch transatlantic services from London Stansted and Birmingham to the United States of America and Canada. The airline has been doing a major push recently in the Birmingham area (with Primera Air sponsoring a Free Radio promotion, and blitzing the city with adverts). But is there value for money here... or is it a … [Read more...]

Smart Luggage changes now in-force (can you remove the battery?)

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Speaking of luggage, for those of who have Smart Luggage (i.e. luggage which uses electricity to give you value added features such as self weighing, GPS tracking, the ability to charge a mobile phone), today may be a day to leave your Smart Luggage at home for a while. Why? The IATA guidance on Smart Luggage goes into effect as of today. This means smart luggage that … [Read more...]

STARTS TODAY – New Ryanair Hand Luggage Policy

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You've been warned about it - and today, the new Ryanair Hand Luggage policy goes into effect. It's true sadly. Stand by to pay more if you want to take two bags aboard.  In summary: If you've brought a fare that has Priority Boarding & 2 Bags, Flexi Plus, Plus or Family Plus, you can bring two hand luggage items aboard. One can be up to 10kg, measuring … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Airbus A330-300 at Changi

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week resting between flights is a Singapore Airlines Airbus A330-300 at its home base of Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore Airlines operate a fleet of 22 Airbus A330-300s in its fleet, used on regional and medium haul services from the airlines hub at Changi Airport. They provide 30 business … [Read more...]

Life, The Universe and Everything – Six By Nine? Forty Two?

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Six By Nine? Forty Two? "Life, The Universe and Everything" Contents. In the beginning I begun to write this trip report. This made a lot of people very angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad move.  First action of being 42 - Coach 210, British Airways Galleries South BA710 London to Zürich in Club Europe A brief wander into Zürich … [Read more...]