Economy Class & Beyond

EasyJet takes delivery of its first A320neo

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EasyJet have become the latest airline to take delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. EasyJet A320neo first delivery - Image, Airbus The first A320neo also happens to be the 300th aircraft delivered to EasyJet, marking two milestones in one. This represents the first of the many - with Easyjet to take delivery of up to 130 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The airline … [Read more...]

Etihad takes its Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow route All-A380

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Eithad Airways is preparing to change how it operates its flights between Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, by converting the operation to all Airbus A380 operation. Etihad Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The switch-over will occur on the 12th July 2017, replacing the mixture of equipment used. Whilst the route was majority-A380 … [Read more...]

Delta’s First A350 rolls out of the paint shop

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For those of you keeping an eye on the progress of the first Delta Airbus A350, there's good news today, with the plane rolling out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse. Delta Air Lines A350-900 rolls out of paint hall - Image Airbus/Delta This plane took to the air two weeks ago in its first flight... looking a little different. Delta Airbus A350 first flight - … [Read more...]

Lufthansa grows its European Network with more destinations

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It seems Lufthansa is looking beyond its traditional destinations in Europe to new destinations for the winter 2017/2018 season - with the announcement of three new routes from Frankfurt to short-medium haul destinations, and the conversion of three more routes into year-round operation. Romanian destinations are in the spotlight, with the airline starting up services to … [Read more...]

British Airways Mixed Fleet Crew suspends strike… for now

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I haven't written much about the British Airways strikes recently - mainly as the airline has had something else on its mind to fix. But it seems that Unite is suspending the upcoming Mixed Fleet strike action according to the BBC. British Airways Airbus A320 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Around ,900 staff had been due to walk out for this … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at Heathrow

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It's Sunday, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing into Heathrow Airport after a long transatlantic flight is a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with winglets. United Airlines operate a fleet of 35 Boeing 767-300ERs, used primarily on their long haul routes, crossing the Atlantic as well as operating to South Americas. This frame - … [Read more...]

Pleasure and Business – My Calf Muscles hurt…

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Pleasure and Business -  My Calf Muscles hurt... In this adventure... Pleasure and Business Mixing things together (again) Off to Heathrow Cathay Pacific Lounge and the American Airlines Lounges AA47 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, Main Cabin Extra aboard a 787 US Immigration Adventures Intercontinental Chicago North Michigan Avenue Deep Dish … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific sign for seven more A321 aircraft

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Cebu Pacific of the Philippines are filling their fleet, with a follow-on order from Airbus for seven Airbus A321 aircraft. Cebu Pacific Airbus A321 - Rendering, Airbus The seven extra planes are on top of an existing order for 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft. Cebu Pacific will be targeting these planes to operate on its domestic and regional operations. The extra planes … [Read more...]

Dear UK: Go and Vote

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This is a special message for those in the United Kingdom who are registered to vote in today's General Election. And it's a simple message. GO AND VOTE! Today's the day to head to the polling station and vote! We all have a duty to make sure our voice is heard today - and with the political elite deciding that we need to judge who leads Brexit, the economy, social … [Read more...]

Pleasure and Business – Pulling homeward

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Pleasure and Business - Pulling homeward In this adventure... Pleasure and Business Mixing things together (again) Off to Heathrow Cathay Pacific Lounge and the American Airlines Lounges AA47 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, Main Cabin Extra aboard a 787 US Immigration Adventures Intercontinental Chicago North Michigan Avenue Deep Dish Pizza … [Read more...]