Economy Class & Beyond

Malaysia Airlines downgrades its Paris route to a Boeing 777

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Malaysia Airlines is hurting - lets make no bones about it. It's changing routes around (with severe cuts in Asia), and is now looking at its route map further afield, with its Kuala Lumpur to Paris Charles De Gaulle route taking a cut. Currently, the route is operated by an Airbus A380. This will be downgraded from the 4th August 2015 to a Boeing 777-200ER. Malaysia … [Read more...]

The Davis Commission suggests a 3rd Runway at Heathrow

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Well, as if not many of us could guess the result, the Davis Commission has released its report today (Warning: Heavy Reading) on the need of a new runway in the South East of England, which recommended a 3rd runway should be built at London Heathrow Airport. Heathrow Airport at Takeoff, Image - Economy Class and Beyond So you think that's it - get the diggers in … [Read more...]

Plaza Premium adds a new lounge at Singapore

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Plaza Premium appear to be popping up more lounges around the world - with the launch of a lounge in Singapore Changi Airport.   Now, Singapore Changi Airport is one heck of an airport - lets make no bones about that, so a lounge may seem suplurious. But there are times where you need to take a break away from the masses to get on with some work in peace or relax - and … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines becomes the 2nd Airbus A350 operator

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Vietnam Airlines have taken delivery of their first Airbus A350 aircraft - and in turn, become the launch operator of the aircraft for Asia.   Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350 - Images, Airbus. The first A350 for Vietnam Airlines is leased from AerCap, and will form the first of the cadre of 14 Airbus A350-900s that will operate for the airline. The airline has … [Read more...]

Goodbye Heathrow Terminal 1

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Today marks another important day in Heathrow history - with Terminal 1 closing after opening in 1968. Heathrow Terminal 1 in 2008 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The last flight will be operated by British Airways, operating BA970 with a flight to Hanover as the last flight out of the terminal. British Airways is the last operator in the terminal, with all … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A340-600

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, lining up on the runway for take off at Madrid Barajas Airport is an Iberia Airbus A340-600 on a sunny spring morning. The Airbus A340-600 - sometimes know as the long plane is the longest version of the Airbus A340 family. Iberia operates a fleet of 17 Airbus A340-600 fleets, operating on their … [Read more...]

The Ultimate bag for the Aviation Geek?

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There are a range of decent carry ons for the Aviation Geek out there. My bag of choice (as most of you know) is a Pan American Message Bag: Why yes. It's a Pan Am Original Messenger Bag - http://www.panam.com/shop/pan-am-bags/pan-am-messenger-1.html This bag has attracted more than its fair share of attention when I've been travelling - least of all I've been stopped … [Read more...]

Tunisia “Port El Kantaoui” Incident: TUI reacts, Holidays cancelled

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By now you're aware of the incident in Tunisia at Port El Kantaoui, where at least 38 people were killed in an attack. Reports indicate that there were British, Tunisians, German, Belgian, French and Irish citizens were killed in the attack. Thomas Cook and First Choice have sent 10 planes to rescue tourists and return them to the UK. JetAir Fly turned a flight back which … [Read more...]

Thai Airways A380 to operate Bangkok to London Heathrow service

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Thai Airways has confirmed they will be commencing Airbus A380 operations between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and London Heathrow. Image - Thai Airways. The route has been mooted on and off, with a switch to A380 operations from the 1st July now confirmed and loaded in the booking systems. However, Thai Airways will be cutting back to one flight a day between Bangkok and London … [Read more...]