Today is the closest Sunday to the 11th November - or Remembrance Sunday in the United Kingdom - - a time when the nation comes to remember their dead from conflicts past. Not just from the Great War, The Second World War, but also conflicts since then. Today - we take time to remember those. In solemn silence, at 11am, we remember those fallen. This year I'm … [Read more...]
The A330neo – to come with badass cockpit windows…
One of the things that stands out with the A350 is that head-on, it does look rather badass - mostly due to the black surround around the cockpit. Qatar Airways Airbus A350XWB... with its badass black cockpit surround. Well it seems Airbus will be making a design tweak to the upcoming A330neo... and putting a black surround on the A330neo cockpit window. It will look … [Read more...]
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office issues travel advisory for Sharm el Sheikh
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office have updated their travel advice to Sharm el Sheikh. And for those planning trips there - its not good news, with the FCO advising against all but essential travel by air to or from Sharm el Sheikh. There is a significant possibility that the crash was caused by an explosive device. As a precautionary measure, we are now advising … [Read more...]
BREAKING: Flights been Sharm el-Sheikh to the UK delayed pending review
This is just breaking, but the UK Government has placed on hold flights between Sharm el-Sheikh to the United Kingdom. According to the release from Number 10 Downling Street While the investigation is still ongoing we cannot say categorically why the Russian jet crashed. But as more information has come to light we have become concerned that the plane may well … [Read more...]
InsideFlyer is coming to the UK!
You've probably seen a few things around the internets about the relaunch of InsideFlyer in the USA. Well - good news! InsideFlyer is coming to the UK with dedicated UK Content. InsideFlyer launches on Thursday - 5th November 2015. If you want early access, a little birdie told the forums are already up and running at http://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/ and for once... … [Read more...]
Dense Fog Conditions persist in the UK – Delays and Cancellations persist
After Sundays and Mondays fog, more fog is forecast for Tuesday in the United Kingdom. It was pretty foggy last night too where I live. As such, the Met Office has issued Fog Alerts for pretty much "England", with travel advisories in place. Met Office Alerts - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/ As such most airports are reporting delays, including Heathrow, London … [Read more...]
Air Canada adds more Vancouver to London Services, cuts others…
Air Canada will be boosting its Vancouver to London Heathrow services during the summer period of 2016, however other routes will feel cuts. Firstly the boost between Vancouver and Heathrow, which will add a second daily service between 1st June and 29th September 2016 (from Vancouver). Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at Toronto Pearson International Airport Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]
Fog in London – expect cancellations
It seems once again, London is cloaked in fog, as autumn finally sets in. And as such, there are cancellations left, right and centre. Cancellations are expected at London Heathrow, Gatwick, London City Airport , British Airways advise not to turn up for your flight unless it is planned to operate. Heathrow Airport is advising to check with your airline into … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Delta Boeing 757-200
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week relaxing in the autumn sunshine is a Delta Boeing 757-200 at Washington National Airport waiting for its next duty. Delta Air Lines operates a variety of Boeing 757-200s in its fleet both serving US Domestic and International destinations with 122 Boeing 757s in its fleet. This includes the … [Read more...]
So… what do you get on a UK Domestic 40 minute flight?
One of the questions I'm never asked is what you get served on a 40 minute UK domestic flight between London and Manchester. This was flown on British Airways - which styles itself as a full service carrier on this segment. So before flying, there's a bunch of identity checks to ensure the right person is boarding the right flight. Once that's done - it's pretty … [Read more...]
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