Economy Class & Beyond

IAG to add 18 Airbus A350-1000’s to its British Airways fleet

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IAG (International Airlines Group) is to place an order with Airbus for 18 A350-1000 aircraft, with options for 18 more aircraft. The order is part of IAG's long-haul aircraft fleet renewal and modernisation strategy (which saw a big 787 order earlier this year). In addition, the order has secured commercial terms and delivery slots that could lead to firm orders for Iberia … [Read more...]

Back Into Action, Back to the Back – Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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Part 3: Hyatt Regency O'Hare Back into action, Back to the Back - To Chicago with American Airlines, American Eagle and British Airways LHR-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Index: Dodging the Sword of Damocles (The Introduction) To Heathrow, T3 Lounges AA99 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O'Hare T5 Hyatt Regency O'Hare - THIS SECTION One Time Exception: A Loop Around the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa strike begins to bite

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The strike action that has been threatening Lufthansa for the past few days has hot today, with ground handlers walking out. Staff at Frankfurt, Munich, Dusseldorf and Hamburg are walking out due to talks over pay and job security. Lufthansa say this strike is uncalled for as dates for further talks had been agreed. A total of 32 flights will operate today, as opposed to the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Air Lines McDonnell Douglas DC-9

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week (spotted from the balcony of the Hyatt Regency O'Hare) is a Delta Air Lines McDonnell Douglas DC-9-51 on approach to Chicago O'Hare. 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...]

Back Into Action, Back to the Back – AA and BA – AA99 to Chicago

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AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago, Economy Class.  Back into action, Back to the Back - To Chicago with American Airlines, American Eagle and British Airways LHR-ORD, ORD-YYZ-LHR Index: Dodging the Sword of Damocles (The Introduction) To Heathrow, T3 Lounges AA99 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O'Hare T5 - THIS SECTION Hyatt Regency O'Hare One Time … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday: MASWings

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It's Saturday again, so please stow your tray tables, ensure your luggage is in the overhead compartment or underneath the seat in front of you, bring your seat into the upright position and ensure your seatbelt is fastened as we play this week's safety video. This week, it's MASWings demonstrating safety aboard their ATR fleet. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]

787 Watch: FAA approves 787 battery changes

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The Federal Aviation Administration has approved today Boeing's design for modifications to the 787 battery system. The changes that have been proposed are designed to address risks at: The battery cell level The battery level The aircraft level This is a step closer, returning the 787 fleet to flight. Next week, airline operators will have instructions from … [Read more...]