Economy Class & Beyond

China Southern boosts Guangzhou – London Heathrow route… again

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China Southern is forging ahead with 787 operations. The airline already has pulled forward the start date of 787s (commenced 10th September), and are now planning to boost operation from 5 flights a week to a daily timetable The new timetable looks like this: CZ303 DEPART CAN 09:30 ARRIVE LHR 14:50 CZ304 DEPART LHR 22:30 ARRIVE CAN 18:30+1 Operates Daily Effective: 25th … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – KLM Retro 737-800

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines - Boeing 737-800 in KLM's retro colour scheme prepare to depart Heathrow for a return trip to Amsterdam Schipol. 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...]

CSeries first flight – Monday….

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The latest word is that the Bombardier is rather keen to get their new shiny plane in the air, with the first flight of the Bombardier CSeries CS-100 (Frame FTV-1) aiming for a first flight on Monday, subject to weather conditions Bombardier CSeries FTV-1 lining upon for testing - Image, Bombardier via CSeries.com The aircraft has completed nearly all the required … [Read more...]

Iberia introduces a 3-tier Economy Fare Structure

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In a move that almost looks match for match like Germanwings recent fare restructuring, Iberia is to restructure its Spanish Domestic services and European Economy Fares. So what are we looking at? - Basic: Cheapest Fare, Hand baggage only, No pre-assigned seats, no change in ticket - Classic: 1 piece of hold luggage, pre-assignable seating, change in ticket for a fee - … [Read more...]

United adds a new route to Edinburgh from Chicago

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United will be flying some more friendly skies in next year's summer season, with a direct flight between Chicago O'Hare and Edinburgh. The timetable looks like this: UA118 DEPART ORD 18:00 ARRIVE EDI 07:45+1 UA119 DEPART EDI 10:45 ARRIVE ORD 13:00 Booked equipment: Boeing 757-200 Frequencies: - 5 weekly from 22nd May 2014 - 11 June 2014 - Daily from 12th June 2014 to … [Read more...]

BA introduces short-haul hand-luggage only fares at Heathrow and City

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For those with some memory, British Airways introduced hand baggage only fares at Gatwick as a trial, and then extended the trial to all short-haul routes from that airport. Well, bad news. The trial is now creeping its way to British Airway's other bases at Heathrow at London City. In addition, new semi-flexible and full flex fares will be introduced. So what are the … [Read more...]

Big Plane! Heavy Plane! A Bright Future?

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Big Plane! Heavy Plane! Short-Haul A380s with British Airways The work of a photographer… Index: Big Plane! Heavy Plane! (The Introduction) Chiltern Railways to London, Heathrow Connect and the Holiday Inn Ariel To Heathrow T5 and a Sinking realisation Killing time in the F Lounge – an Airplane Art Special! A Look at the lower deck of the BA A380 BA910 … [Read more...]

IRIS to be decommisioned from 15th/16 September 2013

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For a lot of travellers, the last thing any of us want to see is a mile long immigration queue when entering a territory. For those entering the United Kingdom, there are three main methods: By Interview with an immigration agent Via an ePassport and eGate (for EU/ECC passport holders) Via IRIS IRIS required users to register for the service, and for pictures of the users … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Boeing 767-300ER “Skyteam” Special

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art. This week, it's a Delta 767-300ER in Skyteam colours lining up on runway 09R at London Heathrow, preparing for take off. 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...]

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