Dublin Airport will be open two new  COVID-19 testing facilities will open at the airport on Thursday,19th November. The airport will have two facilities, operated by healthcare firms Randox and RocDoc. The will offer passengers and consumers the option of either a drive-through test or a walk-in test. Pricing has been set by the providers, offering LAMP and PCR … [Read more...]

So, when you think about the Airbus A380, I'm sure none of us could describe as "Mini". However, Emirates and its SkyCargo division are putting some of its A380s to use for what it calls "Mini Freighters". SkyCargo on Duty - Image, Emirates. The A380s have been aligned with Emirates SkyCargo to use Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft on select cargo charter … [Read more...]

Summer 2021 for some maybe the year they finally have a holiday, in the hope that normality returns to normal - well that's what UK leisure carrier Jet2 is hoping, with a launch of a new base from Bristol Airport.  Jet2 Boeing 737-800 arriving into Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is planning 33 destinations, 29 to be served in the Summer with … [Read more...]

In an effort to keep Europe moving, Austrian Airlines is moving to mandatory COVID-19 testing on a route. Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The first route to trial this will be the Vienna to Hamburg route, which will go live on the 12th November. It will apply to OS171 (Vienna-Hamburg) and OS172 … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle continues to struggle for survival, as the Norwegian Government refusing to give it further funding. As such, the airline has been forced to take drastic action. Norweigan Boeing 737-800 departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. With the government refusing to give extra funding, the airline has had to place its employees on … [Read more...]

It’s past 11:00 in the United Kingdom, where we pause on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November to pay our respects to those we have lost in conflict- even in these dark times. It is Remembrance Sunday.  Birmingham Council House wearing it Poppies with pride Whilst the commemorations this year may be a lot smaller - and distanced - than usual services that are … [Read more...]

French rail operator SNCF is to offer COVID-19 testing - free of charge-  outside some of its trains stations in France, as part of mobile screening. SNCF/Loxamed Mobile COVID testing outside Gare du Lyon - Image, SNCF The mobile screening units can handle 200 tests a day, and the test will be offered free of charge. The testing is being offered to both visitors … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic is crossing the Atlantic again, with plans to launch a new route to the Caribbean - flying to St Vincent. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will start in June 2021, operating twice a week between London Heathrow to St Vincent. It will operate using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, … [Read more...]

After three years of operation, it seems that Hi Fly is to cease flying the Airbus A380 and will return the aircraft after it completes its lease. Hi Fly Airbus A380 at the Paris Air Show 2019 - Image, Hi Fly. The airline operates a single Airbus A380 (ex Singapore Airlines). It is planning the phase-out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year. … [Read more...]

United Airlines trying to push forward with reopening precious air bridges, with the announcement it is trial COVID-19 tests from Newark to London Heathrow on limited flights. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at  London Heathrow, Image Economy Class and Beyond.  From 16th November through 11th December, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over 2 years old … [Read more...]