Braathens Regional Airlines recently re-focused its activity by becoming a capacity airline for Scandinavian Airlines. To support this activity, they have renewed their Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR Aircraft for five years. The GMA renewal ensures ongoing support for Braathens' ATR fleet, including access to a large pool of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), … [Read more...]

It's the end of another week, which means it's time to wrap up this week with a list of headlines and one-line commentary. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Over the departing train -  A pair of West Midlands Trains Class 172s preparing to depart Jewellery Quarter Station  TRIP REPORT: Springtime Transatlantic Adventures We've got a lot more … [Read more...]

Wizz Air continues to open bases apace, this time opening one in Yerevan, Armenia. The new base will open up connections from Armenia to Europe, with eight routes on the cards. They include departures from Yerevan to: Bari (26th October) Bucharest Oteopeni (26th October) Hamburg (1st October) Naples (15th October) Nice (2 October 2025) … [Read more...]

Icelandair is in the process of adjust its fleet, as Airbus A321LR and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft join the airline. This leaves the Boeing 767-300ER fleet, which is very much out of place. And they won't be around much longer. Icelandair operates a fleet of three Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. In its latest market report, the airline notes these are expected to be in service … [Read more...]

For those of you who missed getting a Costa Coffee in the airport, there's good news if you're flying Jet2 and Jet2Holidays - with them teaming up to offer drinks as part of the in-flight service. From Thursday 1st May 2025, passengers jet2.com or jet2jholidays can enjoy  a selection of Costa Coffee’s signature beverages onboard. These include Latte, Salted Caramel Latte, … [Read more...]

Emirates will introduce a number of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s with upgraded cabins to 8 more cities on its network in the coming months, as well as plans for its first Airbus A350-900ULR. The lucky cities getting refurbished interiors include the following: Bangkok flights EK372/373 will operate with the refreshed A380 from 1 July 2025. Hong Kong will receive … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, when I put a bunch of links together after a 200-mile round trip in a day. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A rare sight this weekend in the West Midlands - with Chiltern Railways only taking their trains as far as Warwick Parkway on Sunday.  TRIP REPORT: Springtime Transatlantic Aventures It's time for a new trip … [Read more...]

KLM is looking for the sun this upcoming winter, with the airline heading off to Bridgetown, Barbados, in the Caribbean. The airline is planning to offer a seasonal route between Amsterdam Schiphol and Bridgtown. The service will then continue to Georgetown, Guyana. KLM plans to operate the following timetable: KL783 DEPART AMS 09:35 ARRIVE BGI 13:35 DEPART BGI 15:05 … [Read more...]

The human body is an odd thing. Some of you might remember I have an Asthma problem. Except it hasn't been a problem for about four years or so - to the point I went off the medications I was using (as I wasn't using them). Let's talk about asthma puffers and travel.  Not about my poor taste in coffee. Well, that changed just over two months or so ago, when it kicked … [Read more...]