It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 landing at Geneva Airport, as it completes a long-haul journey from New York. SWISS operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 777-300ER for its long-haul … [Read more...]

For those who live in the UK and are suffering the squeeze thanks to various factors, striking is always the last option. It seems that the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) - which represents the UK Border staff has chosen industrial action over the festive period. Don't expect things to be this calm if PCS Union staff walk. According to the PCS … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport is gaining a significant boost in connectivity, as Emirates operates an Airbus A380 three times daily. Emirates Airbus A380 taking off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The third daily A380 flight comes as the world heads into the festive season rush period, where people are seeking to be with their loved ones. The additional frequency will offer … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 at Hamburg Airport, as it is turned around for the return trip back to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.  KLM Cityhopper is the regional arm of KLM, operating services to the UK and Europe from its Amsterdam Schiphol hub. The airline has 11 aircraft in its … [Read more...]

Grand Union Trains has got its wish to operate services as an Open Access Operator between London Paddington and South West Wales It marks the opportunity for a new entrant to enter the rail market between the regions, taking on the current franchised rail operators which operate in the area (Transport for Wales and Great Western Railway). The access agreement will … [Read more...]

easyJet is continuing with its network boosts, with Manchester getting an extra aircraft for summer 2023. The low-cost carrier will base an additional aircraft at a north of England airport, with it being the 21st aircraft to be based at Manchester. It will move in from May 2023, operating through the summer season. It brings the number of new-generation A320neo aircraft … [Read more...]

For those who are planning to travel this weekend by train, you might want to think again, as ASLEF is calling out its union members on strike for the 26th of November. It's going to be another quiet day at Birmingham New Street - the 8th busiest station in the UK allegedly - Image, Economy Class and  Beyond.  The strike is affecting twelve operators (and … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced its Summer 2023 operation, with the first routes announced. The airline has confirmed the following, with lead-in pricing too. From Olso:  Oslo to New York JFK, three times a week, from NOK 2299 one way in economy class, including taxes. Oslo to Fort Lauderdale, twice a week, from NOK 2499 one way in economy class, … [Read more...]