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Discover Airlines shows off its planned new interiors

30/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Discover Airlines Airbus A330-300 - Image, Discover Airlines

Lufthansa Group subsidiary Discover Airlines shows off its new interior - and again, we have a nice-looking cabin coming up, it calls "Ocean Blue". The retrofit will apply to the Discover Airlines Airbus A330-300 fleet. The first aircraft with the new cabin will fly from April 2027, with all aircraft to be equipped with the new cabin by mid-2028. The Ocean Blue name … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary

30/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It's planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According to the airline, it will directly link two globally recognised … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore – Growing Old in Style

29/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a plate of food with a fried egg and chicken wings

For the love of Nasi Lemak and Hawker Market foods in Singapore Growing Old In Style If there's one thing to do in Singapore's tourism scene, it's to explore the food scene and enjoy the local colours and flavours—time to head into the world of Hawker Markets and Food Centres. … [Read more...]

Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity

29/01/2026 by Kevincm

Gulf Air Airbus A321neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Another airline has signed for the Starlink connectivity service by SpaceX - this time, it's Gulf Air. Gulf vAir Airbus A321neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Gulf Air announced the rollout of Starlink high-speed internet across its entire fleet starting mid-2026, offering complimentary Wi-Fi to passengers onboard its aircraft, from boarding through to arrival. The … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft

28/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 - Image Airbus

It seems Delta's fleet expansion is continuing unabated, with the airline signing for 31 additional widebody aircraft from Airbus. Delta Airbus A330neo and Airbus A350 - Image Airbus The 31 additional aircraft have been broken down as 16 A330-900s and 15 A350-900s. Once delivered, Delta’s widebody fleet will have grown to 55 A330neo and 79 A350s. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus to shutter its Manchester base

28/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It has been rumoured for weeks now, but it seems that Aer Lingus is to suspend its UK operation that is based in Manchester. Aer Lingus' Manchester transatlantic will wind down operations as of 31st March 2026. The Manchester -New York operations will cease earlier, on 23rd February 2026. The airline plans to operate a service from Dublin to Barbados (subject to … [Read more...]

Chiltern Railways Introduces its “new” trains – Welcome the “Explorers”

28/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Chiltern Explorer at Birmingham Moor Street - Image, Chiltern Railways

The "new" Chiltern Trains Mark 5a train sets have finally entered commercial service today between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone. And because they're new trains, they need branding - Welcome the "Explorers". Chiltern Railways Explorer train set at Birmingham Moor Street - Image, Chiltern Railways. The Explorer fleet has been introduced today, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) – Growing Old in Style

27/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a room with a bed and a desk

The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House) Growing Old in Style It's time to head to one of my favourite hotels in the world, which is just classical in so many ways and able to hit the right service notes.  A shame the owners have switched flags on it now...  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to … [Read more...]

RECARO Aircraft Seating unveils Premium Economy and Economy Class seats for Air India

27/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Reacro PL3530 (Line fitted) Aboard an Air India Boeing 787-9 - Image, Air India/Recaro

RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to bring a new experience to passengers around the world. Originally announced in 2024, the first of Air India’s newly linefit B787-9 multiclass cabins will take to the skies on February 1 2026, featuring PL3530 Premium Economy seating and the CL3710 Economy Class seating options from RECARO. The move comes as part of Air … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)

26/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

the wing of an airplane above clouds

MH627 Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1 to Singapore Changi Terminal 2 Growing Old with In Style Time to cross the 200ish-mile stretch between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in a full-service airline. But does that full service mean  I get an unwanted surprise at Changi?    … [Read more...]

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