Economy Class & Beyond

Southwest Airlines launches 737-MAX 7.

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Southwest have begun planning for their future fleet as they today are announced as the launch customer of the Boeing 737-MAX 7 series aircraft. Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 7 - Rendering: The Boeing Company The airline will take 30 of the class, converting orders of 30 Boeing 737 NG's to the new aircraft, along with 5 737-800NG aircraft. Southwest were also the launch … [Read more...]

EasyJet changes hand baggage sizes…

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Cabin baggage can be a major bone of contention when aboard any flight - from those who bring a small rucksack - right up to those who bring the kitchen sink with them. Easyjet is trying to attempt to change this, by changing the size of the cabin bags allowed. The new size that will be guarenteed overhead bin space is 50cm x 40cm x 20cm. Bags up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm will … [Read more...]

Still got a BMI Credit Card? Your Avios earning has increased… by LOTS!

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For those holdouts who have clung onto their last bit of BMI - the credit card - there is some excellent news from MBNA. In summary: A minor rebrand from "BMI Credit Card" to "Diamond Club Credit Card" Enhanced earn rate Double Miles on British Airways flight purchases with flights departing from the UK 10% Discount on British Airways flight purchases depending on … [Read more...]

FlyBe in talks of sale of slots

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Flybe isn't having a great time of it at moment and whilst its business model appears sound, it hasn't been pulling in the profits - rather making losses. The airline has been a source of speculation on the BBC - who are suggesting slots at Gatwick Airport could be sold, which has forced FlyBe to come out with a statement: "Flybe notes the recent speculation in the press. The … [Read more...]

First Airbus A350-900 rolls out of the paint shop

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.... and she's looking rather nice in Airbus house colours:   Images - Airbus S.A.S. MSN001 is getting though tests, engine installations and is being prepared for the finally battery of tests it will need to go under to allow clearance for its first flight this summer. And depending what products are installed in this plane, this could become a … [Read more...]

Etihad and South African Airlines form a Strategic Partnership

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Etihad and  South African Airways are expanding their other reaches it seems with a new partnership agreement. The agreement will initially cover codeshares on flights, as well as the option to examine options on joint procurement, training and maintenance. Etihad will place its EY code on SAA flights from Johannesburg to ten region destinations covering South Africa, … [Read more...]

Richard Branson becomes Air Asia X’s latest flight attendant…

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It seems Virgin boss Richard Branson has finally settled a bet with Tony Fernandes of Air Asia over who's F1 team would rank higher 2 and bit years ago. And now we see the results. Two words come to mind. Oh Dear. Images - Richard Branson's Blog - http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/lady-in-red Additional images (not for the faint hearted) are at the … [Read more...]

FlyBe to introduces fare locking

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UK Regional carrier FlyBe is trying a new tactic - Fare Locking. If you're looking at flights, but have yet to formalise anything, you can either spend £5 for a group or £1.99 per sector to hold a price for 24 hours. This will allow you formalise travellers.  If you do not take up the farelock, the fee will be refunded. The fares are included are their Essentials and New … [Read more...]