Economy Class & Beyond

CSeries first flight – Monday….

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The latest word is that the Bombardier is rather keen to get their new shiny plane in the air, with the first flight of the Bombardier CSeries CS-100 (Frame FTV-1) aiming for a first flight on Monday, subject to weather conditions Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 lining upon for testing - Image, Bombardier via CSeries.com The aircraft has completed nearly all the required … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Oman Air

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It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage in the overhead locker, ensure your tray table is folded up and fasten your seatbelt as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, it's Oman Air, demonstrating safety aboard their aircraft. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]

Iberia introduces a 3-tier Economy Fare Structure

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In a move that almost looks match for match like Germanwings recent fare restructuring, Iberia is to restructure its Spanish Domestic services and European Economy Fares. So what are we looking at? - Basic: Cheapest Fare, Hand baggage only, No pre-assigned seats, no change in ticket - Classic: 1 piece of hold luggage, pre-assignable seating, change in ticket for a fee - … [Read more...]

United adds a new route to Edinburgh from Chicago

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United will be flying some more friendly skies in next year's summer season, with a direct flight between Chicago O'Hare and Edinburgh. The timetable looks like this: UA118 DEPART ORD 18:00 ARRIVE EDI 07:45+1 UA119 DEPART EDI 10:45 ARRIVE ORD 13:00 Booked equipment: Boeing 757-200 Frequencies: - 5 weekly from 22nd May 2014 - 11 June 2014 - Daily from 12th June 2014 to … [Read more...]

BA introduces short-haul hand-luggage only fares at Heathrow and City

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For those with some memory, British Airways introduced hand baggage only fares at Gatwick as a trial, and then extended the trial to all short-haul routes from that airport. Well, bad news. The trial is now creeping its way to British Airway's other bases at Heathrow at London City. In addition, new semi-flexible and full flex fares will be introduced. So what are the … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! A Bright Future?

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Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways The work of a photographer… Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA A380 BA910 … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! The Work of a Photographer

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Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways The work of a photographer... Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! BA911 A380 Frankfurt – London Heathrow

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Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways BA910 London Heathrow to Frankfurt Main Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the … [Read more...]

IRIS to be decommisioned from 15th/16 September 2013

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For a lot of travellers, the last thing any of us want to see is a mile long immigration queue when entering a territory. For those entering the United Kingdom, there are three main methods: By Interview with an immigration agent Via an ePassport and eGate (for EU/ECC passport holders) Via IRIS IRIS required users to register for the service, and for pictures of the users … [Read more...]