With Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines deepening their relationship, there is good news, with frequency increases announced. Service Uplifts ahead Onto the meat of the announcement, with Singapore Airlines planning to operate eight daily between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore services from 22 November 2024, up from six currently. Garuda Indonesia will expand its … [Read more...]
Avia Solutions Group signs for 40 Boeing 737-8s
In a vote of confidence after the strikes at Boeing, Avia Solutions Group announced its first order with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more later. Avia Solutions Group has 11 air operator certificates (AOC) including Avion Express, Smartlynx, Klasjet, Air Explore, BBN, Ascend Airways and Skytrans. These AOCs operate year-round in over 60 … [Read more...]
Rushing for a train in Birmingham? Make sure you’re there at least 40 seconds before departure
We've all done it, looking up at a platform board and realising a train is about to depart within a couple of minutes. At Birmingham New Street (one of the busier train stations outside of London), you're going to need a little more time to get to the train before departure. Looking down to Birmingham New Street Station from Grand Central Network Rail has announced … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 arriving at London Heathrow
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 arriving at London Heathrow Airport as it pulls off the runway and heads off to Terminal 3 to unload its passengers. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in its fleet (with a Premium and Leisure Configuration). They … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th November)
It's that time of the week when I list links, add commentary on an otherwise grey and dull week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. For the Fallen, as we head into Remembrance Sunday/Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom. SNAPSHOTS Due to various issues this week I've been running behind on the Snapshots. Hopefully, I'll catch up next week. … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, Rosemont IL
Time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on a "new to me" property - the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites in Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic to open London Heathrow to Cancun route
Virgin Atlantic is plotting its return to Mexico, with the airline planning to launch a route to Cancun. The airline is planning a new route, operating three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun, commencing in Winter 2025. These will launch on the 19th of October 2025, providing easy access to Central America, with onward connections provided by SkyTeam partner … [Read more...]
Air Canada expands multimodal connections in Italy, Spain, Britain and South Korea
Whilst air travel can be a major component of a journey, you need to get to the airport and onward from it. Air Canada is hosting its multi-modal connectivity across Europe to Italy, Spain, Britain and South Korea The new rail and bus options expand the Air Canada Intermodal offering previously launched in December 2023 in France, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 99 London Heathrow to Chicago
It’s time for a new series of Snapshots for a new trip. This one will look at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 99 between London Heathrow and Chicago O'Hare in the Main Cabin. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are … [Read more...]
Rise Air to become the first Canadian ATR72-600 operator
Candian operator Rise Air is set to become ATR's launch customer for the ATR72-600 in Canada. Rise Air is a 100 per cent Indigenous-owned airline that provides essential services across Saskatchewan, is upgrading its fleet with three new 68-seat ATR 72-600, becoming the Canadian launch customer for the latest generation ATR -600 series. The first aircraft is a firm … [Read more...]
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