Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates commences daily A380 operations from Birmingham

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Whilst it may be Easter Day, the aviation business takes little heed of holidays. As a case in point - today, Emirates began its Airbus A380 operations between Dubai and Birmingham Airport. I of course was on the spot, covering the launch – and the plane touching down at Birmingham Airport A6-EOR was the plane of the day that commenced the formal start of A380 … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport to remain shut until at least Tuesday

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Brussels Airport is remaining shut after the attack on it on Tuesday. Earliest predictions from the airport now put reopening back until the 29th March at the earliest. Meanwhile, car parks are reopening to allow owners to pick up their cars, and some baggage can make its way home to its owners. Brussels Airlines are still operating out of Liege and Antwerp as … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific’s first A350 takes to the air

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Another day, and another A350 takes to the sky for a new customer. This time the customer is Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900, Image - Airbus Cathay Pacific has 48 Airbus A350 aircraft on order, split with 22 A350-900 and the 26 A350-1000. The A350-900s will be used to replace older A340-300s and Boeing 777-200s, replacing them on medium to long haul … [Read more...]

Easter Railway Engineering Works in the UK

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If it's a public holiday, it must be time the railways have a partial shut-down to allow for engineering works. Full works have announced at www.nationalrail.co.uk/easter, but for those who want a bite-sized version, here's my take (featuring airport connections). Heathrow Airport The good news is that we actually a have a service this Easter period (compared to … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport – closed through 25th March

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After the attack at Brussels Airport yesterday (22nd March), authorities were hoping to re-open the airport quickly. Sadly, this isn't going to happen, with Brussels Airport closed through 25th March. From the Brussels Airport site - http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/alarm/69875/. Those who are considering travel to Brussels Airport should check this regularly for … [Read more...]

Air Berlin suspends Stuttgart to Abu Dhabi route

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It seems that Etihad/Air Berlins plan to feed more traffic into its Abu Dhabi hub has taken a knock, with Air Berlin suspending its operation between Stuttgart and Abu Dhabi in June. Air Berlin Airbus A320 pushing back at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The daily route - currently operated by an Airbus A320 - will be formally suspended on 1st June 2016, … [Read more...]

Air Canada signs with GoGo for International WiFi coverage

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Air Canada will be expanding its WiFi offering from the autumn. The airline will be expanding WiFi coverage from its North America network to a full international operation. Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at Toronto Pearson International Airport (also operating to Vancouver) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Air Canada will be using GoGo's 2Ku product - which allows for … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport Attacked

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I'm sure you're aware of the attacks in Brussels today that have targeted Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and the Brussels Metro in Maelbeek. The state of play for the next few days is going to be a tough one for the traveller: Brussels Airport is closed to traffic, with the airport not due to open until at least Thursday according to Brussels Airport Twitter feed: The … [Read more...]

Californiacation! Hanging with the Little Mermaid – Copenhagen

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TRIP REPORT - Californiacation! Hanging with the Little Mermaid - Copenhagen Kevin's Note: Adam is back again after a little break... and today, he's talking about Copenhagen. Over to you Adam. Index: Californiacation - What, where, why, when, who, how When your life’s in a mess - National Express coach 737 High Wycombe-Luton Airport/London’s … [Read more...]

France ATC Strike action continues

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It seems those in France are enjoying yet another strike by French Air Traffic Controllers. This time, Pairs Orly, Beauvais, Lyon, Nice and Marseille are all hit by strike action, with airlines requested to reduce their traffic by at least 20% - and Orly to take a cut between 33% and 50%. Paris Orly Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Airlines reporting delays and … [Read more...]