As we approach the end of the year, airframers are scrambling to get the last orders in and get deliveries to customers. Airbus has picked up an order from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC). CALC Airbus A320neo aircraft flying over Hong Kong, Rendering - Airbus CALC has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft. These, in turn, will be … [Read more...]

To Heathrow Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge 50 Up. Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul International … [Read more...]

We're heading into the busiest part of the travel period for some parts of the world as we near Christmas and the New Year. But the headlines don't stop (or hopefully, some will), as we go into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The roating Santa Bar - Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market.  SNAPSHOTS More snapshots from my travels. Might be some more next week, … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal is joining the Premium Economy bandwagon as it seeks to eek out extra revenue.  But it's doing it in ... different way compared to some carriers. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-900neo - Image, TAP Air Portugal  When most carriers introduce Premium Economy, they do so with a fanfare and a big recliner-style seat with 38" of seat pitch. TAP Air Portugal has … [Read more...]

We've come to Day 3 of the Dubai Air Show, with plenty of orders and announcements being made, with some orders going in as we head into the tail end of the show. Let's see what's be sold or memo'd to be sold Airbus Silk Way West Airlines signs for two A350F Silk Way West Airlines has signed a firm contract for an additional two A350F freighter aircraft. The agreement, … [Read more...]

Blue Islands, a regional airline based in Jersey, has suspended operations. According to the Channel Islands operator, the airline has suspended trading as of the 14th November 2025. All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have made alternative travel arrangements. In terms of … [Read more...]

For those departing Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is planning to introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy. The levy will apply to Origin-Destination traffic, cargo shipments, and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from 1 October 2026, applicable for tickets or services sold from 1 April 2026. The levy will … [Read more...]

It seems fiscal headwinds have made Icelandair pause its fleet development, with the airline choosing to pull forward the retirement of the Boeing 767 fleet. Icelandair Boeing 767-300ER - Rendering, Icelandair Icelandair currently have a fleet of three widebody Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. These were originally due to be withdrawn in 2029. An additional two Boeing 757-200 … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Royal Jordanian Boeing 787-8 in its "Discover Petra" livery as it completes its final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.  Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a fleet of seven Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which are used in the long-haul operations. The airline is augmenting … [Read more...]

Last week, Air France-KLM dropped something interesting in my inbox - the results of their status match offer they made to British Airways The Club members. This is a little juicy, so let us dive in. The airline launched a status match with the Loyalty Company in January. British Airways The Club members could match their status against certain Flying Blue statuses, … [Read more...]