Economy Class & Beyond

Thomson enlists William Shatner to sing for them

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As the dark evenings of autumn roll in, the thought of holidays roll in for the winter and the next summer, Thomson Holidays have rolled out an advert, called "A film about a smile". The film involves a teddy bear and the dulcet tones of William Shatner as he "sings" Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody (is sing the right term? I'm not sure...). What's the term I'm looking for. Ah yes. … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, climbing out of London Heathrow Airport on a summer's day is a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER heading back to the United States of America. This one is a touch different from the norm - as this bird has Aviation Partners Boeing blended winglets installed on the plane. The image is clickable if … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Qantas Airbus A380

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It's Saturday again, so please bring your seat into the upright position, put your luggage in the overhead bin and stow your tray table as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, its Qantas, who are showing off "Safety in Style about their Airbus A380 aircraft for this week's video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wa6xCUp8bvI The video itself is very clear with the … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! The Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport

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Viva Las BAcon! The Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow Terminal 1 An Easy Heathrow Transit … [Read more...]

Need to charge your phone? Look for a SolarBox in London!

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When we are all travelling about, I'm sure one of things we look at on our mobile phones is the battery level remaining. Now, I've written about Power Banks, but sometimes - you forget them. In London however, there's a new solution called "Solarbox" Solarbox charging booth - Image, Solarbox via Twitter The idea is a simple one: get an old red phone box, paint it … [Read more...]

Etihad rolls out Wifi and mobile connectivity on its Boeing 777 fleet

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For those of you who need to be connected in the air, there is good news from Etihad Airways - who have completed a rollout of WiFi hotspots aboard their Boeing 777 fleet. Etihad Boeing 777 at London Heathrow - Image, GhettoIFE The 777 fleet made up of 24 aircraft, used on long haul services across the Etihad network. The service rolled out will enable WiFi and Mobile phone … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon – The off, EI277 Birmingham – Dublin with Aer Lingus

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Viva Las BAcon! To Las Vegas with British Airways, American Airlines and Aer Lingus Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow … [Read more...]

CityJet to abandon Cambridge Airport (UK)

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It seems another carrier cannot make Cambridge Airport work, with Irish carrier CityJet to withdraw its routes from Cambridge Airport. CityJet Fokker 50 as used on Cambridge operated routes. This Fokker 50 is at London City Airport - Image GhettoIFE. The airline currently operates services from Cambridge to Rotterdam and Dublin. On checking the booking engine, these flights … [Read more...]

Airbus A350 gains formal type certification

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In good news today, Airbus has formally gained type certification from EASA for its Airbus A350XWB aircraft. Airbus A350s lining up for a formation flight - Image Airbus, via Twitter. Airbus A350s in formation flight And of course - there is some lovely air-to air video in formation flight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tsjeV7uNQ&sns This certification - … [Read more...]

Air China takes delivery of its first Boeing 747-8I

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The second customer of the passenger version of the Boeing 747-8 took delivery of their first aircraft. That carrier is Air China. Air China Boeing 747-8i - Image, The Boeing Company. This aircraft represents the first of seven that will join the Air China fleet for use on their long haul network. This also represents the first operator in Asia to use the passenger … [Read more...]