Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates cancels an order for 70 A350s

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Emirates today decided to let an order lapse for 70 Airbus A350 aircraft that were for delivery from 2019. Airbus A350 MSN2 on tow - Image Airbus. The decision appears to be part of an effort of Emirates to "right-size" its fleet as it starts to focus on big heavy fleets. The order consisted of 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s, made in 2007 and to be powered by Rolls Royce … [Read more...]

An Uber bit of trouble in London (and Europe) today

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London Taxi drivers will be staging a protest today against Uber. It seems that they are unhappy with what they see as the lack of regulation of Uber, and the use the Uber App which they believe is akin to a taxi meter - which in London is limited to "Black Cabs" only. The protest will commence from 14:00 today (11th June) with up to 12,000 drivers expected to take part. The … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways introduces print at home luggage tags

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Joining Iberia and Lufthansa - Qatar Airways will be joining the self printing luggage game with the introduction of Q-Tag. Qatar Airways Q-Tag on luggage - Image Qatar Airways Q-Tag is available from all flights departing Doha on lots of its flights - 103 destinations in total according Qatar Airways. How does it work? Pretty much like the other soultions Check in at … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400

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It's Sunday still, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, readying to turn onto the active runway at London Heathrow  in the summer sun (and without onesies loaded aboard), is a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (G-VFAB), with the Scarlet Lady flying on the side of the plane. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic introduce the Upper Class Onesie…

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We've all seen pyjamas in the air (if you've been on international first class, or some business class). However, Virgin Atlantic is upping the game and introducing IN FLIGHT ONESIES. The Virgin Atlantic Inflight Onesie - as modelled by Amber La Bon - Image Virgin Atlantic.  And as modelled by Virgin Atlantic founder... Richard Branson - Image via Twitter And there's a … [Read more...]

Emirates to switch a Frankfurt flight to an A380

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With the largest fleet of Airbus A380s in the sky, Emirates can make their presence felt anywhere - even if they deploy it for just one rotation a day. One of Emirates Airbus A380s turning onto the active at London Heathrow Airport - Image GhettoIFE Emirates will be sending one of their A380s to operate its Dubai to Frankurt-am-Main service, switching out an Boeing 777-300ER … [Read more...]

Air Canada Newfoundland to London service goes all year round

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If you look around Heathrow, there are all sorts of large and small aircraft around. You'd expect smaller Airbus A320 and A319s from European carriers, but during summer months, a small Airbus A319 in Air Canada colours comes to visit - operating a service between St Johns Newfoundland to London Heathrow. Air Canada Airbus A319 at London Heathrow Airport - Image GhettoIFE. … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand adds more A320s to its fleet

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Air New Zealand are in the process of refreshing its fleet, with the removal of Boeing 747-400s, the introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and removing its older Airbus A320 series aircraft. The airline took another step in its fleet renewal, with an order placed with Airbus to renew its short haul fleet, with an order of fourteen A320 family series aircraft - the … [Read more...]

Monarch Airways adds non reclinable seats…

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The fight for budget and leisure travel continues with Monarch Airways of the United Kingdom trying out a new idea. Monarch Airways Airbus A321 taxing off the main runway at Birmingham Airport - Image GhettoIFE. Monarch Airways are to launch new seat for their planes.... and there's a few things that you know about them. First up are the pictures... The cabin and seating … [Read more...]

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