The Qantas Group is making up for lost time, with the airline adding new routes to its network to Bengaluru and Seoul from Sydney. Qantas Airbus A330-300 taking off - Image, Qantas Sydney to Bengaluru  Qantas will operate four weekly return flights from Sydney to Bengaluru from 14th September, using an Airbus A330 aircraft. The move represents the first non-stop … [Read more...]

IAG low-cost carrier LEVEL is preparing to kick off its West Coast of the USA service, with flights set to resume to Los Angeles and San Francisco this week.  LEVEL Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El Prat - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route from Los Angeles will initially operate with three frequencies a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and, as of the … [Read more...]

It's been some time coming, but British Airways short-haul international operations have finally returned to London Gatwick Airport. British Airways Airbus A320 at London Gatwick Airport - Image, British Airways. The airline cut back the short-haul international operation out of Gatwick due to the pandemic, with the airline relaunching services yesterday. Initially, … [Read more...]

It seems that the arguments over wearing face coverings will slowly be quietening down, as easyJet joins other airlines on the removal of a face-coving mandate. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline from 27 March 2022, on flights where masks are no longer legally required at both ends of the … [Read more...]

If you need extra Avios to top off a redemption, British Airways might have a deal for you, as they offer a 50% bonus on purchases over 2,000 Avios. The Avios purchased can be used in the usual ways - upgrades, cash and Avios or pure Avios redemption. The offer runs until 24th March if you're in the mood to buy Avios. The magical link is … [Read more...]

There's good and bad news out of Norse Atlantic Airways today, which is worthy of more than a glance. Let us dive in. The good news is that the airline has secured slots at London Gatwick Airport - a previous hub for the airlines' forerunner Norweigan Long Haul. However, it seems events in Ukraine has pushed back the launch of the airline, as fuel … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare airport as it commences the long trip back to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines operates a fleet of 33 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its long haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, … [Read more...]

I’m out of the office today. Coverage on the blog resumes much later. There maybe some travel tech reviews going live later as well as a couple of other things…. … [Read more...]

It’s just after (checks watch) 3:38am as I write this. I thought I had this travel thing down to a tee. Boy, was I wrong. It’s been some time since I’ve needed to do the early morning coach to Heathrow - something I haven’t missed if I’m remotely honest. But today… it’s been more challenging than ever, not … [Read more...]

Air Canada is preparing for a busy Summer 2022 season, with the airline relaunching  34 Routes to Europe, Asia, Africa and The Middle East. Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Starting next month, routes will relaunch across the network. Examples given include: Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam, … [Read more...]