It feels like it's been under construction for some time, but there's good news: Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opens to commercial traffic. The new terminal was formally opened on the 22nd April, with the first flights due to begin today, 23rd April. The first flight to arrive was a China Southern Boeing 787, flight CZ8021 from Shenyang. A total of 12 arrivals and … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility as they plan for the summer … [Read more...]

We've seen a lot of different flight servers - but could an off-the-shelf laptop be a server? ZIPAIR Tokyo thinks so, and has completed a Fleetwide Deployment This is alongside the airline's transition to Starlink's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) connectivity. With MacBook Pro, ZIPAIR can develop and deploy new in-flight services faster and more easily than ever, giving the airline … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is further strengthening its network, with plans to operate 120 destinations from its home hub of Hamad International Airport (Doha). This is an uplift from the previous 90 destinations, with these new operations planned until the 15th June. As usual, these services will be subject to operation through the through dedicated flight corridors, which may be … [Read more...]

As we head into the Spring Break/Easter Holiday period, Qatar Airways is attempting to stabilise its operations, with the airline publishing its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The latest update, valid until 15 April 2026, provides additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global … [Read more...]

Finnair has been out shopping and has once again turned to Embraer for its "regional" jet fleet, signing for the E195-E2, as well as scouting out additional Airbus aircraft. Finnair Embraer E195-E2 - Image, Embraer The agreement calls for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2 will replace Finnair’s older … [Read more...]

For those of you who wondered why I renewed my passport a little early, well, there were many reasons. But one that was at the back of my mind was the possibility of a price rise for passports being issued. Well, guess what. The UK Home Office is planning to jack up the price of a passport. Again. One of these is going to cost a bit more from April onward.  If all goes … [Read more...]

easyJet is announcing an order of brand-new, lighter-weight seats partnering with Mirus Aircraft Seating. easyJet's new seat featuring the Mirus Kesttral - Image, easyJet The new seat are expected to be over 20% lighter than those used currently, while also offering up to two inches of additional legroom for each passengers. The airline has selected … [Read more...]

ScotRail (the national operator of rail services in Scotland) has announced a big step-change in its intercity trains, partnering with Beacon Rail Leasing for replacement trains. Currently, ScotRail operates High Speed Trains (HST) Trainsets. These will be replaced with twenty-two Class 222 trains, which will be leased by Beacon, whilst Alstom will provide the associated … [Read more...]