Economy Class & Beyond

Heathrow Express £25 return in the summer

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It seems Heathrow Express is trying to steer people to their services, with a new offer for a £25 return between Paddington and Heathrow Airport. Heathrow Express Class 332 at departing Heathrow Central station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (and I need to shoot a better image of this - granted). The offer is in two parts, for both Express and Business First … [Read more...]

Delta prepares capacity cuts to the UK

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It seems the effects of Brexit are beginning to be felt on Transataltic traffic, with Delta planning to cut flights in the autumn/winter timetable. Delta Boeing 767-400ER at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In its recent investors update, Delta has announced a 6% cut in USA <> UK services, with a total cut of 1% of services across the Delta … [Read more...]

Emirates introduce interactive amentiy kits….

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Emirates have tried to change the game of amenity kits again - this time making them "interactive". It seems with Pokemon Go taking the augmented reality thing to the next level, Emirates are trying at the same. time with their new amenity kits. Here's the pictures. The new Emirates amenity kits - Image, Emirates. The amenity kit has an interactive element too … [Read more...]

ANA reveals the latest Star Wars Jet

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All Nippon Airways continues its painting of its fleet into droids from Star Wars with the announcement of a new jet at Star Wars Celebration Europe - the C-3PO Jet. ANA C-3PO jet reveal - Image, ANA Here's some renders of how it will look in flight. Renders of the C-3PO jet. However, there are no deserts of this colour in Japan. On the other hand, I didn't … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Vietnam Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, pushing back in the hot sun of a morning is a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 777-200ER preparing to depart Seoul Incheon International Airport. Vietnam Airlines currently operate a fleet of eight Boeing 777-200ERs in its fleet, performing both long haul, regional and domestic hops across the Vietnam … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! A Day of Spotting Planes (Airplane Art Special)

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Flight-Fight! A Day of Spotting Planes Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Interlude: Finding the perfect Guinness Mug. Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home … [Read more...]

Fast moving situation in Turkey – Istanbul Ataturk Airport Closed

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Things seem to be unstable in Turkey at the moment, with an attempted coupé by the military. The situation appears to be very fluid - although for travellers, Istanbul Ataturk and Ankara Airports are closed. Turkey - Data - OpenStreetMaps You can follow the situation through most of the major press channels (BBC, CNN, Al Jazeria, The Guardian, etc. Advice … [Read more...]

Double Avois points on Gate365/Avios.com spend!

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If you're not shopping at Tesco this weekend, there might be temptation to shop elsewhere. But what it you want bonus points to add to your frequent flyer programme? Well, two Avios shopping portals have got a Double Avios offer on at the moment. For British Airways Executive Club members, you need to head to Gate365 - https://www.shopping.ba.com/ and shop through their … [Read more...]

Double points at Tesco this weekend! (15th to 18th July)

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There hasn't been a decent Tesco promotion for some time, so its good to finally see one. Tesco is to bring back double points earning this weekend The bonuses work out like this: In Store Spending = 2 points per £1 spent Tesco Groceries Online = 2 points per £1 spent Tesco Direct = 2 points per £1 spent F&F (clothing) =  2 points per £1 spent … [Read more...]

Farnbourgh Day 4 – Final orders trickle in

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As we come to the end of the commercial side of the Farnborough Air Show, let's see what news has been making the headlines. Most of the exciting stuff starts with Airbus, so lets see what they're won. First up is Norwegian who are to convert 30 A320neos to 30 A321LRs. They'll become the first low-cost carrier to operate the A321LR, and will be aiming to operate it on … [Read more...]