Economy Class & Beyond

Virgin Atlantic to commence UK Domestic services between London and Manchester

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It seems that Virgin Atlantic is preparing to build a short-haul network for feeder traffic after failing to buy BMI with the announcement today that it will commence flying between London Heathrow and Manchester (two of the hubs that Virgin Atlantic operate from). The slots to operate London to Manchester will be from Virgin Atlantic's current allocation of slots - a total … [Read more...]

Pssst! Wanna buy an airport? BAA puts Stansted Airport on the market

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Well this has been coming for quite some time with BAA battling tooth and nail to hang onto Stansted Airport. BAA has fought appeal and after appeal (and lost them all) from a decision in 2009 that BAA needed to sell the two of its London airports to promote competition, and has finally put STN on the sales block. BAA was originally told to sell off Stansted, Gatwick and … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Airlines abandons A380’s/787’s – switches to a regional focus

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Hong Kong Airlines is pulling back some of its grand plans to expand, with the announcement that is dropping its long haul expansion, and deciding to focus more regionally The carrier had orders in for 787's and A380's which have now been swapped around. The airline is to sell its two if its 737-300 freighters, whilst swapping the Airbus A380's for A330's and A320's. For … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic joins the fare sale party (so do AA… and Star at last)

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It seems sale season is in full swing with Virgin Atlantic joining the party. Like the British Airways sale, the main sale runs to the 25th September, with availability limited on various routes. There is also availability in Upper Class cabin on some routes - with different end dates to the Upper Class sale. I've noted them down for you in the notes section after each area … [Read more...]

JAL to refurb its 777-300ER’s and 767’s

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Japan Airlines is preparing to refit some its planes to improve passenger comfort. Firstly, the fleet of thirteen 777-300ER's will have new seats installed in all four cabins (First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy). The new configuration will be set out as: 8 first class seats - Changes to be confirmed but  will "retain the qualities of the current JAL Suite … [Read more...]

Post Olympic long-haul sales are starting to hit….

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Well in a move to get people flying after the 30th Olympiad, it seems that fare sale season has hit, with cheap fares loaded on long haul routes from London to the USA (with me looking at London - Chicago Routes): Currently those on sale have about £30 - £70 off with the following groupings taking part: AirFrance/Delta/KLM British Airways/American … [Read more...]

United reveals more of the interior of its new 787

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As Ethiopian Airlines get used to flying their 787, United Airlines turn is coming up very shortly to fly the new aircraft. So to celebrate "Changes that you think you might like" with the 787, United have posted a set of pictures on UnitedHub showing off their new aircraft. Firstly - the beauty shot: BusinessFirst Cabin BusinessFirst seat in relax … [Read more...]

Qatar announces three new services – Chicago, Belgrade and Warsaw

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Qatar Airways is on an expansion run with three new services up, with two European services and one service to the United States of America. The two new European services will serve Belgrade and Warsaw Belgrade will be operated 3 times weekly with a stopover in Ankara (Turkey) Warsaw will operate 4 times weekly direct to Doha These services will operated with an … [Read more...]

And the 3rd Operator to receive a Boeing 787 is…

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...Ethiopian Airlines. Image - The Boeing Company. The first delivery of 10 787-8 was received by Ethiopian Airlines from Boeing on in a ceremony at Seattle on 14 August, making it Ethiopian airlines the 3rd Airline to own and operate the Boeing 787 aircraft. ANA and Japan Airlines were the first airlines to operate the 787, with Air India and United Airlines … [Read more...]