Economy Class & Beyond

Airbus rakes the orders in from China, launches a new A330

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It's been a busy day for Airbus at the Aviation Expo - China 2013, with a bucket full of orders - and the launch of a new Airbus A330. Let's start with the orders, with the action firmly on the smaller members of the Airbus family - the A320 Family BOC Aviation have placed an additional order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft, split between 13 A320ce0 (current engine … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to operate a 747-8i on Frankfurt to Chicago run…

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This is one just for Lucky, but also for those who like Lufthansa, with the announcement that German airline will be swapping a plane on its Frankfurt - Chicago Route. The plane swap will be from the currently operated Boeing 747-400 to the new Boeing 747-8I. The timetable remains the same for this route, with the changed flight below: LH430 DEPART FRA 10:35 ARRIVE ORD … [Read more...]

Delta and Virgin Atlantic combine LHR-JFK timetable

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Yesterday, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic were granted anti-trust immunity, allowing their Trans-Atlantic joint venture to commence. Their first announcement once confirmed was to harmonies the Delta and Virgin Atlantic London Heathrow to New York-JFK timetable, with the following coming into effect from 30th March 2014 London Heathrow - New York JFK DEPART … [Read more...]

GhettoIFE giveaway: Lufthansa Rubber Duck

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For some, these are like gold-dust. Seriously. The only things more converted that these in the aviation world are the Rimowa Amenity Kits. What am I talking about? The Lufthansa First Class Terminal Rubber Ducks Now, I won this from Lucky at TravelMagic (who landed it on my head too. A Lucky shot there indeed - stop the groaning down the back) for guessing an answer … [Read more...]

American Airlines prepares intensive A321 operation, withdrawal of 767-200s

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American Airlines has been adjusting its timetable in the background, with plans afoot to replace the existing Boeing 767-200 aircrafh which operate the New York to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami. The current last dates the Boeing 767-200 operation depend on the route according to Airlineroute - http://airlineroute.net/2013/09/22/aa-76232b-s14/ : - AA179/020 New York … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Dash8-Q400

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Brussels Airlines Dash8-Q400 Turboprop (owned and operated by FlyBe) at Brussels National Airport 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! … [Read more...]

Homeward from Brussels

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As I now deflate from another trip, it's always good to look back and reflect on a good weekend. And yes, there's a trip report coming in the future (give me a week or so to put it together though!). However, I'm going to say something that might shock people. Brussels Airlines shorthaul with B.Lite fares is very LCC'ish - except when they operate it on Dash8 … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport – Take 2

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Good evening from Brussels National Airport, where I'm kicking back after a day walking around Brussels. Whilst the walk around Brussels haven't changed my views of the city, yesterday's TravelMagic conference showed there is a burgeoning points and miles scene in Europe, that's waiting for right credit card companies to exploit and offer the promos to get the consumer … [Read more...]

Host, Chain or Independent?

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With my  trip to Travel Magic 2013 in Brussels, I face the usual dilemma of hotels (after feeling cheesed off with the Saturday away rule with Brussels Airlines) And it boils down to three choices for me: Stay at the Host Hotel Stay at a Chain Hotel and boost my points Try a new experience and stay independent The Host Hotel (The Hotel) isn't that bad an option - … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Etihad Airways

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It's Saturday again, so it must be time to stow your luggage in the overhead bin, fasten your seatbelt and stow your tray table as we go to this weeks Safety Video. This week, it's Etihad Airways showing safety aboard their planes. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]