Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: Iberia 6275 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare

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Time for another quick snapshot, where I look at Iberia across the pond between Madrid in Spain and Chicago O'Hare aboard Iberia 6275. Boarding: Boarding was very organised for this fight, with different groups queuing in different zones. Actually rather refreshing to see people queued in zones waiting to board, and not in the main mêlée, pushing and shoving. Boarding was … [Read more...]

Swiss to add an extra three Boeing 777-300ERs to its fleet

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It sees Swiss International Airlines is gearing up for a mainstream expansion with the airline to indicating it wishes to add an additional three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its fleet. Swiss International Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, Rendering - The Boeing Company This is on top of the six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that have been ordered in 2013, bringing the total order to … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways grows Miami service (and puts on a bigger aircraft too)

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It seems that Qatar Airways is continuing its USA expansion (much to the legacy carriers exasperation), with Qatar Airways Doha to Miami service to gain both a capacity and service increase. The first stage will take place on the 2nd May 2015, when the first capacity increase will occur, with the Boeing 777-200LR which currently operates the route will be be swapped out for a … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A340-300

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, commencing its long take off run is an Iberia Airbus A340-300 at Madrid–Barajas Airport on a sunny March day. Iberia have a total of seven A340-300s in its long haul fleet, suplimented by the larger A340-600 and the twin-engined Airbus A330. The Iberia Airbus A340-300's are due to be … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! The Aston Waikiki Beach

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Book it Danno! The Aston Waikiki Beach Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport A Morning at London City Airport British Airways BA001 London City Airport - Shannon, Shannon to … [Read more...]

Video Saturday: British Airways 777 Repaint

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It's Saturday again, so it's time to get the white overalls and breathing masks out as we go and paint another plane. This week, British Airways get one of their Boeing 777-200 aircraft repainted - with artwork by Chinese fashion designer Masha Ma. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDEOOJX5gCA 186 stencils and a lot of man hours went into repainting this plane was done … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! US694 Phoenix Sky Harbour to Honolulu

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Book it Danno! US Airways US694 Phoenix Sky Harbour to Honolulu Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport A Morning at London City Airport British Airways BA001 London City … [Read more...]