Economy Class & Beyond

Don’t forget – Freddie Awards voting is coming to a close

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It's that time of year - The Freddie Awards are drawing ever closer. But the time to vote is drawing to the end... You've got until Friday to cast your vote for the Freddie Awards You can vote in a variety of languages - and it's pretty easy even if you've never voted before. The most important thing with awards like this... is to actually vote. And there's … [Read more...]

WOW adds Reykjavik to Chicago – and more capacity over the pond

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WOW Air's network growth continues apace, with the planned launch of a Reykjavik to Chicago O’Hare service from July 2017 onwards WOW Air A321 - Image, WOW Air via Pintrest The service will be starting from the 13th June 2017, operating four times a week between Reykjavik  to Chicago O’Hare. The timetable looks a bit like this WW153 DEPART KEF 15:00 ARRIVE ORD 16:40 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER at Boston

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It's Sunday again, therefore it must be time for some more airplane art. This week on the ramp on a warm autumn day is a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER at Boston Logan International Airport as it prepares for its next turn. United Airlines operate a fleet of 136 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, in three different configurations - using them across Untieds short and medium … [Read more...]

Finnair to make travel easier with infants… with Moomin Hand towels

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One of the things I've yet to experience is travelling with an infant, and the stresses that could cause. Well, Finnair are going to make lives a little easier with the introduction of hand towels aboard their long haul flights according to The Moomin Blog (yes, there is such a thing. Let's all live and deal with it). The occasion? To celebrate Finland's 100th century of … [Read more...]

Emirates tries to help in its own way around the the Electronics Ban

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It seems that Emirates has been thinking how to handle its way around the large electronics ban that affects it from its Dubai to USA direct departures. Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Emirates will allow its customer travelling to the USA via Dubai to use their laptops, tablets and large electronic items for first part of … [Read more...]

Latest Apple releases – anything to be excited about?

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Apple has pushed out its latest releases on its iPhone and iPad lines. Time to see what the fruity hardware seller has for those who have some spare money in their accounts iPhone 7/7Plus - Now in Red. Apple iPhone 7 product(RED) edition - Image, Apple. Supporting the (Product)RED project, there's now a special edition of the iPhone 7/7Plus in red.  Lead-in prices are … [Read more...]

LEVEL: Routes and Frequencies… and an elephant in the room

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I'm sure you're all aware that Level has been launched by International Airline Group to the promise of €99 launch fares. LEVEL A330-200 in flight - Image, Level/IAG It seems Level has done well with its launch route with a reported 52,000 tickets sold in a few days. Flight numbers have been confirmed - all coded to operate with Iberia flight codes. We'll get to that … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Green Spirit A320 at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing on a rather wet August day is a specially painted A320 - The Aer Lingus Green Spirit Airbus A320, featuring members of the Irish Rugby Team on it. Aer Lingus operate 34 Airbus A320 aircraft, which form the backbone of the airline's short-haul fleet. The airline also operates three of … [Read more...]