Economy Class & Beyond

Cebu Pacific targets its first long haul destination – Dubai

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Cebu Pacific will launch a direct service between Manila and Dubai from the 7th October 2013. This is one I've been watching on and off as Cebu Pacific has been in the process of obtaining Airbus A330 aircraft... and my thoughts where were they were going to deploy them too. The Manila to Dubai run will be Cebu Pacific's first long haul destination, with the timings … [Read more...]

Back into Action, Back to the Back: To O’Hare, AA T3 Lounges

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Part 5: Back to O'Hare and a hop around the AA AAdmiral's Clubs... 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 One Time … [Read more...]

Ryanair extends reserved seating

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For those of you who choose to use Ryanair (be it through choice or otherwise), some interesting news regarding seating has been released. Currently, you can reserve seats in row 1, 2, 5, 15, 16 and 17. Well, Ryanair are extending reserved seating with 2 extra rows at the back of the plane - Rows 32 and 33. This makes a total of 45 seats reservable on a Ryanair flight. For … [Read more...]

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...]