Economy Class & Beyond

Air France to send an A380 to Mexico City

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Air France continues to expand the sphere of operations for its Airbus A380 fleet - with Mexico City announced as its next destination. The top of an Air France A380at Paris Charles De Gaulle (it was the best I could do that day...). Image, Economy Class and Beyond Initially the service will operate 3 days a week with an Airbus A380 from early January, before going daily from … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Airbus A380

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week taxing around at its home base of Frankfurt-am-Main airport is a Lufthansa Airbus A380. Lufthansa operate fourteen of the superjumbo Airbus A380 on their long haul routes, along with the rest of Lufthansa's A330s, A340s and Boeing 747-400/8i. More Airplane art next week! Welcome to Economy Class … [Read more...]

ApplePay (formally) launches in the UK

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Good news for those of you married to Apple devices (like I am), with the launch of Apple Pay in the United Kingdom. So what are the requirements for Apple Pay? You will need... Apple iPhone 6 (in shops and app) Apple iPhone 6 Plus (in shops and app) Apple Watch (in shops only) Apple iPad (in app only) Also you will need a card from one of these issues in the first … [Read more...]

The European Commision approves the sale of Aer Lingus

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The European Commission has approved the sale of Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group subject to conditions. Aer Lingus Airbus A320 in retro colours at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The main conditions that International Airlines Group will have to for-fill include: The release of five slots pairs at London Gatwick for competitions to compete on … [Read more...]

The perfect Passenger Experience? Arriving at London City Airport

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I've talked about why I enjoy going through London City Airport a few times - but to demonstrate the point, I arrived into the airport yesterday. Here was the timeline from getting off the plane to getting on the Docklands Light Railway: Minute Zero: Doors open, and out of the plane Minutes One Through Three: Walk to the border Minute Four: Pass the UK Border … [Read more...]

Protests at Heathrow expansion forces a runway closure

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The Plane Stupid group today caused chaos at London Heathrow Airport when 13 of their protesters breached a security fence, and chained themselves together on  a runway - in a protest against Heathrow Expansion. The incursion occurred at 03:30BST with a runway closed for 3 and a half hours for them to be cleared.  The affected runway reo-pend to traffic at 06:20BST. By … [Read more...]

Air China to launch Beijing to Newark service

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Air China is being busy with its Boeing 777-300ER fleet, as it prepares to launch a Beijing to Newark NJ service in the winter timetable. Air China Boeing 777-300ER in Star Alliance 15th Anniversary paintwork - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The new route commences on the 26th October, with a four times a week service commencing. It will operate as below: CA819 DEPART PEK … [Read more...]

Hamad International Airport – It needs a passenger experience makeover.

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Good morning? Yes, it is morning I suppose from Hamad International Airport. Or as I'm calling it - "Hot Mess International". I'm sorry Hamad International Airport - Your cute bear lamp cannot save you from a hot mess of an airport. I'm sure you're aware of the mess I had of transit through here last time. Well, this time - I've had more fun this morning (and I'm … [Read more...]

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...]