Economy Class & Beyond

Japan Airlines Sky Wider II seats – huh? 

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As I mentioned earlier - it seems the Japan Airlines are converting some of their Boeing 787 operations into something a bit more comfortable down the back of the plane. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. One of my major complaints about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (and I know I'm not alone on this one) is the implementation of 9 across … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines upgrades Dallas service to daily operations

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It seems that the recently introduced Tokyo to Dallas service seems to have been a success enough for Japan Airlines to upgrade the route to daily operation. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Boston Logan International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route which currently operates four times a week currently (and re-commenced on the 30th November) will go daily … [Read more...]

Hawaiian Airlines expands Japan operations – adds Tokyo Narita

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Hawaiian Airlines appear to be conducting a two-pronged attack on service between Hawaii and the Greater Tokyo Region with the addition of a daily service between Honolulu International Airport and Tokyo Narita Airport. Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-300, Image - Economy Class and Beyond Hawaian Airlines will operate a daily service, based on the following timetable: HA821 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Airbus A320 with Sharklets

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It's Sunday again, and it is time for some more airplane art. This week - on  final approach to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport  is a Lufthansa Airbus A320 (with sharklets) Lufthansa operate a fleet of 51 Airbus A320 aircraft - with 28 more on order. As well as operating A320s, Lufthansa operate a fleet or A319s and A321 aircraft which service their European and Mid-haul … [Read more...]

Hilton Hotels hit by Credit Card Malware

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If it isn't one hotel chain, it's another - this time Hilton Hotels has been hit by Malware. The Hilton East Midlands Airport, Image Economy Class and Beyond (amazingly, I don't have that much Hilton stock photography to hand. This is what happens when you don't stay at Hiltons...). It seems Hilton Hotels were hit over two periods from 18th November to 5th December … [Read more...]

Mastercard offers free Transport for London services with Apple Pay

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For those of you who are visiting London, or are living in London, here's a useful promotion for the next few Mondays. Mastercard is running a promotion that will allow you free access to Transport for London services for the following Mondays: 23rd November (passed) 30th November 7th December 14th December You'll need to have the following: An Apple iPhone 6/6s, … [Read more...]

Security to be tighten on Thalys services

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Thalys - the cross France/Belgium/Netherlands/Germany high speed rail service will be increasing security, with the introduction of security scans. Thalys PKBA trainset (right) and a Eurostar Class 373 (left) at Paris Gare du Nord - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. These will be initially rolled out at Paris Gare du Nord and Lille Europe by the 20th December in time for … [Read more...]

Airbus A320neo with Pratt and Whitney Engines Certified for service

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Congratulations to Airbus and Pratt & Whitney, who have managed to get the new Airbus A320neo certified by European and US Authorities. Airbus A320neo with Pratt & Whitney Pure Power PW1100G-JM Engines - Image, Airbus This marks an important point in the development of the Airbus A320neo, being the first to be typed certified by both European Lets take a step back … [Read more...]

Lufthansa plans to walk away from Munich to Dubai

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It seems the heat is too much for Lufthansa, as the airline plans to withdrawn operations between Munich and Dubai from April next year. Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to airlineroute, it seems that operations on flights LH638/LH639 will be ceasing after the 10th April (11th from Dubai). Meanwhile, two of the … [Read more...]