The Dubai Air Show is on .... and normally, I'd be doing my usual digest. Except - as some of you know, I'm a little bit pre-occupied at the moment. Let's have a look at who's been buying what, and it's mostly Boeing that's been doing the selling so far. Emirates - Commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 aircraft. It sees Emirates is going to try a new type of aircraft, with the … [Read more...]

As is tradition on this day, in the United Kingdom, we mark Remembrance day  – a time when the nation comes to remember their dead from conflicts past. On the 11th Hour on the 11th day in 1918, the guns fell silent across Europe – marking the end of the First World War. Today marks a point where the country remember those who have fallen in conflicts from the first … [Read more...]

It's Halloween - and for some, it's time to put on a scary or spooky costume to go trick or treating in. Eurowings has decided to get into the action... and takes a swipe at another airline whilst doing so. Let's look at this classic example. Check out our spooky costume! Happy Hallowings! #Halloween pic.twitter.com/NvUYEDCnQw — Eurowings (@eurowings) October 31, … [Read more...]

It seems that Hurricane Ophelia is on its way to Ireland, with the country hunkering down for the oncoming storm. According to the Irish Met office statement about the hurricane: Image - Irish Met Office - https://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime today. Violent and destructive gusts … [Read more...]

If you've visited the UK in the past (or are living in the UK), you'll remember the Pound Coin as being round. Well.. it's been a fair few months since the new 12-sided £1 coin has been out. And it's time for the old one to be withdrawn from circulation From the 23:59 15th October, the round pound coins these cease to be legal tender in the United Kingdom. One of these … [Read more...]

And the answer to that is very, very simple. Yes. Whilst it's a chilled box service, there are a number of items in it: Yoghurt Apple and Cinnamon topper Apple and Berry snack bag Granola to go on the yoghurt (or as a nibbly snack) Let's compare that with a certain British Airline, whose idea of a breakfast service is... A muffin. As BA … [Read more...]

Well, I wrote at 4:30am this morning, but Monarch Airways has filed for administration. The upshot is that all flights booked to operate with Monarch Airways  metal are cancelled. Monarch Airways Airbus A321 pushing back at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Firstly, the passenger bits: If you are planning to fly on a Monarch Airways flight from … [Read more...]

A bad bit of breaking news regarding Monarch Airways - with all Monarch Airways flights suspended with immediate effect. Monarch Airways Airbus A321 coming into Birmingham Airport - a sight that will be very rare from now onwards. Image, Economy Class and Beyond Multiple parties have now confirmed this news, as well as the airline itself. We're sorry to announce … [Read more...]

It seems Ryanair can't catch a break thanks to its move to change its leave year - with the airline suspending 34 routes the winter season. This will lead to 18,000 flights sitting in the bin, with 400,000 passengers having to scramble to find new flights. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 landing at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond To aid them, the airline will … [Read more...]