Economy Class & Beyond

Possible Drone Strike at London Heathrow

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Well it seems the inevitable has happened, with the a possible Unmanned Aerial Vehicle/Drone hitting a plane at Heathrow today (Sunday 17th April). Both BBC News and Sky News have up to date coverage on it The flight - A British Airways Airbus A320 - was operating BA727 from Geneva to London Heathrow. British Airways Airbus A320 taxing at Heathrow Airport - Image, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Alitalia Airbus A330-200

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, in the dead of the night is an Alitalia Airbus A330-200 parked at the gate in Boston Logan International Airport as it awaits its turn to depart back across the Atlantic to Rome. Alitalia operate a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-200 aircraft in their long haul fleet, supported with 10 Boeing … [Read more...]

Lycra shorts unwelcome at a hotel in New Zealand….

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One hotel has had enough of lycra running/cycling shorts in New Zealand - so much as to ban them entirely. No Lycra Cycle shorts welcome - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Editors note - I had to go to Lidl to shoot this photo. I'm not proud). According to The Guardian  The Plough Hotel in Rangiora has put a sign up stating: "The bicycle is a beautiful object but … [Read more...]

TAP Portugal announces cabin upgrade programme – expect dense seating

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TAP Portugal today announced plans with Airbus to refit their cabins, as well as sharing seat upgrade plans. Trey Urbhan (TAP) and Xavier Bertran (Airbus) TAP are planning to roll out a three cabin offering in regional and international service - as well a trying to compete against the EasyJets and Ryanairs of the aviation world. So get ready - because TAP is … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport to reopen to limited flights

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It's been a while, but the good news is that Brussels Airport (Zaventem) is to re-open to traffic on Sunday. The airport has put a new site up at http://www.brusselsairport2203.be/en/ detailing departure and arrival procedures. Map - Brussels Airport - http://www.brusselsairport2203.be/en/ Departing Passengers will be required to arrive by car or taxi, inspected. … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport to remain shut until at least Tuesday

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Brussels Airport is remaining shut after the attack on it on Tuesday. Earliest predictions from the airport now put reopening back until the 29th March at the earliest. Meanwhile, car parks are reopening to allow owners to pick up their cars, and some baggage can make its way home to its owners. Brussels Airlines are still operating out of Liege and Antwerp as … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport – closed through 25th March

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After the attack at Brussels Airport yesterday (22nd March), authorities were hoping to re-open the airport quickly. Sadly, this isn't going to happen, with Brussels Airport closed through 25th March. From the Brussels Airport site - http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/alarm/69875/. Those who are considering travel to Brussels Airport should check this regularly for … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport Attacked

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I'm sure you're aware of the attacks in Brussels today that have targeted Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and the Brussels Metro in Maelbeek. The state of play for the next few days is going to be a tough one for the traveller: Brussels Airport is closed to traffic, with the airport not due to open until at least Thursday according to Brussels Airport Twitter feed: The … [Read more...]

Need to hire a Corporate Jet? Ask Ryanair!

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So you want to hire a jet for an event... BMI Regional can help you if you have 45ish people with a little Embraer E-145. However, for some - size does matter. So you would look towards something a little larger. Thankfully, Ryanair is here to help! Yes. We are talking about the same Ryanair that does low cost carrier activities. The insides of the corporate jet however are … [Read more...]