Economy Class & Beyond

Air Canada looks to Boeing for its short haul renewal

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It seems Air Canada is turning away from Airbus and going to Boeing for the renewal of its short-haul fleet. According to Boeing, the order will be for Orders 61 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 9s, split into 33 737 MAX 8 and 28 737 MAX 9 Options and purchase rights for 48 Boeing 737 MAX with options for 18 aircraft and rights to purchase an additional 30 A total of 109 … [Read more...]

ANA prepares major international timetable re-cast

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ANA is preparing for a major timetable recast on international routes as Tokyo Haneda International Airport will be opened up to long haul arrivals during the daytime. So what's new? Quite a bit it seems, and a lot of the action will kick off on 30th March 2014: Tokyo Haneda - Hanoi (new route), will operate daily with a 767-300 and switch to a 787 from June 2014 Tokyo … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams: Toronto Pearson Onmishambles

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Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams More Toronto Airport Omnishambles  The Long Wait, BA Toronto Lounge- Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, … [Read more...]

Delta adds routes from Dallas Love Field

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It's attack of the regional and mid-sized planes as Delta begins preparing for the Winter 2014 timetable, with the announcement of 4 new routes from Dallas Love Field. These are Dallas Love Field to: Detroit, 3 times a day operated with a Bombardier CRJ 900 Los Angeles, 5 times a day, operates with a Embarer E-175 Minneapolis 3 times a day operated with a Bombardier … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, resting between flights is an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in the new American Airlines/American Eagle colours. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Qantas A380

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Once again, its Saturday,, so please stow your luggage above your seats, place your seats in the upright position and ensure your tray table is stowed as we go to this week’s safety video. This week, it’s Qantas showing off safety aboard their A380s... without John Travolta. Thankfully. Another safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? … [Read more...]