Sometimes, Simple isn't Needed Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore For the last time this trip report, let's wrap things up, and draw some conclusions - if any from this trip. … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd November)
It's that time of the week again where I assemble my work for inspection, laugh at some of the spelling errors and make things look nice. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's Christmas market season in Central Birmingham. Here until 24th December. https://www.thebfcm.co.uk/ if you're thinking of visiting. Just come on a weekday, as weekends can … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: How to get home? Coach or Trains across London?
How to get home? Coach or Trains across London? Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore With my good self landed at Gatwick Airport, I only had one more issue to solve - how was I planning to get home? To a coach, or the trains and a London crossing? … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: D8449 Stockholm Arlanda to London Gatwick with Norweigan Air Shuttle – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
D8449 Stockholm Arlanda to London Gatwick with Norweigan Air Shuttle Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for the last flight of this trip - with a new airline and a new aircraft type to boot. How does the 737 MAX stand up? And more importantly, can people follow crew instructions? … [Read more...]
Ryanair plans to slice flights due to Air Passenger Duty rises
In a completely expected announcement, with Air Passenger Duty (APD) on the rise, Ryanair is preparing to axe some flights to and from the United Kingdom. The airline condemned the move of the Air Passenger Duty rises - which will add an additional £1 to a domestic flight and £2 to a flight operating inside Ryanairs range. Thus Ryanair is considering cuts in flights … [Read more...]
Finnair unveils its first refurbished Embaer E190
The first Finnair Embraer E190 has had its cabin refitted, with updated seating and internals. Let us see what the airline has been up to. Finnair E190 refurbishment - Image, Finnair. This fleet is used on shorter routes the airline offers- covering Northern and Central Europe, as well as routes which cannot meet the demand for an Airbus A319 or a larger … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways to deploy Thales FlytEDGE IFE on their A321neo
Some news from APEX Expo, where Qatar Airways and Thales have signed an agreement to equip Qatar Airways’ new A321neo fleet with the world’s first cloud-native inflight entertainment platform - FlytEDGE. It marks the first customer of the FlytEDGE product, which was a recent winner at the Crytal Cabin Awards. FlytEDGE utilises cloud computing technologies with an … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: The Slow Return to Arlanda Airport (with a surprise on the way) – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Slow Return to Arlanda Airport - With a Surprise on the Way Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore After an interesting flight with NoRRA, it's time to trek across Stockholm, take stock, have a coffee, run into a milatary band and return to Arlanda Airport. Wait. Military Band? … [Read more...]
UK Air Passenger Duty rises ahead
The UK Government and His Majesty's Treasury have announced their latest budget for 2024/2025. Unsurprisingly, aviation is hit with a rise, with Air Passenger Duty (APD) levies to be increased and plans for further rises in 2026. Budget 2024 - Original at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2024. Modified for the purpose of this post. How much … [Read more...]
The full Lufthansa Allegris (with First Class) prepares to take flight
Lufthansa has rolled out their Allegris product slowly - but notably, in a three-class configuration. That changes, when the first aircraft fitted with the full four-class product takes flight on the 9th of November. This will mark the first time the full Allegris product has been offered, and the first time Lufthansa Allegris First Class will fly on on long-haul … [Read more...]
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