Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Air China Boeing 777-300ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art. Being towed around Frankfurt Airport on a very sunny  summer (and hot) day is an Air China Boeing 777-300ER as it is readied for its return leg to China. Air China operate a fleet of twenty Boeing 777-300ERs in their  fleet, supplemented by ten  Boeing 777-200ERs - forming part of the backbone of the long … [Read more...]

Ryanair to sell its stake in Aer Lingus to IAG

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The ballad of the sale of Aer Lingus continues, with Ryanair to sell its stake to International Airlines Group. Ryanair currently hold  29.8% of its competitor Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus Airbus A330 taxing at Chicago O'Hare, Image - Economy Class and Beyond The action by Ryanair will allow International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling) to … [Read more...]

UK FCO advises “All but essential travel” in Tunisia after Sousse attack

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For those of you hoping to head off to Tunisia for a break, you'd best be on the telephone to your tour operator. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its advice for Tunisia - and it's not good with them stating "The Foreign and Commonwealth Office now advise against all but essential travel to Tunisia" A quick look at the map provided indicates it is not a … [Read more...]

Swiss reveals more about its new Boeing 777-300ERs

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Swiss International Airlines have released a few more details of their upcoming Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Swiss will have a fleet of seven Boeing 777-300ERs (with an additional three to follow), which they will deploy to Asia, South America and the west coast of the USA as they replace older Airbus A340s. Swiss Boeing 777 In-flight, Rendering Swiss International … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: The Oryx Rotunda, Doha

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Time for another quick snapshot where I look at one of the hotels I stayed at this trip - this time in Doha. Full Disclosure: This transit hotel was provided by Qatar Airways as part of my cash-paid ticket.   After navigating through the pain of Hamad International Airport in Doha, it was time experience one of their hotels. I had been booked into the Oryx … [Read more...]

London Underground Strike – It’s on

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For those of you visiting London, or suffer with the daily commute in and around the city, there's bad news in terms how you will get around. London Underground drivers of the RMT, Unite and TSSA unions will be walking out on strike from 18:30 today (Wednesday evening) for 24 hours. Meanwhile ASLEF members will be walking out from 21:30 today for 24 hours too. Transport for … [Read more...]

Paris Orly gets a new oneworld lounge for OpenSkies and British Airways

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Paris Orly Airport. Words that can send shivers down anyone's spine. However, there's news of a welcome change at the airport, with the launch of a new lounge. The lounge is called 212 Orly West, and is operated by OpenSkies and British Airways... and it looks... rather nice. Images oneWorld/British Airways The lounge takes its inspiration from the New York loft … [Read more...]