It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 landing at its home base of London Heathrow, completing another long-haul trip. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9 in its widebody fleet. These … [Read more...]
Air France starts to roll out Free Wi-Fi Platform, powered by Starlink
Air France has started to commence its Starlink rollout, with the first five aircraft now offering the product on board. Announced in autumn 2024, Air France's pioneering in-flight wifi service is now operational. The company is set to equip the fifth aircraft in its fleet with high-speed wifi, allowing passengers to enjoy a free, quality internet connection that is … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13/14th September)
Well, the month of September is plodding along, and it's time for me to wrangle a bunch of links together. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Two West Midlands Railway Class 172 Turbostars at Birmingham Moor Street Station … [Read more...]
Wizz Air to close its Vienna base
It seems that the Vienna base meant nothing to Wizz Air, as the airline prepares to shutter its base there, blaming rising costs. The base will be gradually closed, with the process taking place in two phases: two aircraft and two routes – to Bilbao and London Gatwick - will be withdrawn on 26 October 2025. Three remaining aircraft and the rest of the routes will cease … [Read more...]
Air Niugini takes delivery of its first Airbus A220
Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. With the delivery, Air Niugini becomes the 25th global operator of the A220 family. The aircraft, dubbed "People's Balus", departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mirabel for a delivery flight to Port Moresby, with scheduled stops in … [Read more...]
Avelo Airlines orders 50 Embraer E2 aircraft
Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more. Deliveries of the E195-E2 are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. In placing the firm order, Avelo will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer’s largest and most advanced … [Read more...]
Emirates to add Premium Economy to all Dubai – New York flights
Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy push, with the announcement that the airline's Airbus A380 services between Dubai and New York JFK will all feature four cabin classes, including its Premium Economy cabin. The re-configured A380 aircraft to operate as EK201/202 and EK205/206 will offer seats in First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class, … [Read more...]
Air Canada to serve Palma de Mallorca as its first A321XLR route
Air Canada has unveiled its first route for its upcoming Airbus A321XLR. And it's Montreal to Palma de Mallorca. The delivery of the first of the Airbus A321XLR fleet will begin in the first quarter of 2026. In June 2026, Air Canada will commence service from Montréal to Mallorca for the summer season. Planned operations are as … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways deepens its codeshare relationship with China Southern Airlines
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, with an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing ahead of the Golden Week holiday period in China. Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will place its "QR" code on China Southern’s three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha. Similarly, China … [Read more...]
The joy of another strike on the London Underground
The RMT Union has called out its members who work for London Underground out on strike. As such, the London Underground network is severely impacted. In addition, Docklands Light Railway staff will also go on strike. Don't expect to see many of these during the London Underground strike - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Strikes are planned on the Tube and DLR … [Read more...]
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