Economy Class & Beyond

US Airways prepares to wave off its last Boeing 737-400

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US Airways is preparing to withdraw the last of its Boeing 737-400 fleet on the 19th August with a special flight to operate that day. The flight - US737 will operate a route between Charlotte Douglas to Dallas Fort Worth to Philadelphia to Charlotte on the 19th August. US Airways Boeing 737-400 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Image GhettoIFE  2008 The details of … [Read more...]

UK Airport Security stepped up over Electronics

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By now, you're all aware that security at some airports on certain routes has been stepped up, with electronic devices being targeted as the next item that could be an unwelcome item in an airport. The UK Government has seemed to settled on its travel advice which states: Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel. If your device doesn’t switch on when … [Read more...]

Boeing makes luggage bins more interesting…

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Lets face it, most of us couldn't care above luggage bins - except for two reasons: Somewhere to chuck your bag when you get on the plane Ensuring there's enough space for your luggage when you get aboard As more airlines consider luggage an "optional extra", overhead luggage bins are getting more crammed - with lots of bags heading for the hold when the bins fill … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to send a 747-8 to New York-JFK

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Lufthansa is modifying its services between Frankfurt and New York-JFK, with the introduction of a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental on the route Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at the Lufthansa Technik hanger at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport. Image, GhettoIFE The German flag carrier currently operates two flights a day between Frankfurt and New York, with one service being operated by an … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways further delays A380 entry into service.

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It seems that there are issues with some of the latest Airbus A380s to enter service with Qatar Airways delaying entry into service dates of their new superjumbo aircraft. Qatar Airways Airbus A380 in flight - Image Qatar Airways For Qatar Airways, this is the 2nd change of launch dates of A380 operations within three days, with the Doha to Heathrow service remaining … [Read more...]

London Buses abandon cash fares

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In London, there are many ways to get around, be it on the underground, the train, taxis and of course, buses. Well, there is be one less method of paying to use London buses - and that's with cash. London Buses passing Piccadilly Circus - Image, GhettoIFE From 6th July 2014, London Buses only accept the following forms of payment: Oyster Card Contact-less Payment Card … [Read more...]

US Airways doubles up on Charlotte to London Heathrow

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It seems demand is enough for American Airlines/US Airways to add a second daily service between Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and London Heathrow. US Airways Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El Prat Airport - Image GhettoIFE. The current service - US730/731 operates daily between the two cities. This will be joined by US732/733 flight pair between Charlotte and London … [Read more...]

Air Canada to operate Boeing 787 from Vancouver to Tokyo

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Air Canada are moving forward with their Boeing 787 deployments, as they begin to receive deliveries of the aircraft. Air Canada Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Toronto - Image, Air Canada The Boeing 787 will replace the existing Boeing 767-300ER used on the Vancouver to Tokyo Narita route from the 15th December. The route runs on a daily rotation between the two cities, … [Read more...]

BoardingArea.EU Launches!

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Whilst there are lots of great bloggers on Boarding Area, there is some emphasis on US and North American blogs. And that's fine and dandy. However, there is an amazing amount of European coverage on Boarding Area... here's just some of the bloggers out there: Miles from Blighty Points to be Made Malta Points You Have Been Upgraded Lufthansa Flyer Fammi Volare and of … [Read more...]

Airbus rolls out its first A320neo

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We're all familiar with the Airbus A320 and the A320 family that's jetted people around since 1988, offering a narrow body jet to go toe-to-toe with the Boeing 737 (as well as seeing off the McDonnell Douglas family of jets). Since then, deliveries have racked up in the thousands, with over 6000 Airbus A320 family aircraft built. However, the plane has had to evolve as … [Read more...]