The main rail hub in the northwest of England - Manchester Piccadilly - is currently closed, and will be for the next week as engineering work is carried out. The work will involve overhauling tracks, points and signalling systems across six lines serving the North West's busiest railway station. The work, which covers nearly a kilometre of the railway, will impact … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines unveils its newest Belgian Icon – Welcome Tintin in Space
Brussels Airlines is once again celebrating its Belgian Icons - this time Tintin in Space. Brussels Airlines Tintin in Space - Image, © Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio 2026 The airline revealed its freshly painted aircraft (A320 – OO‑SNJ), inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the Moon and in space. It is the second Tintin‑themed … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th February)
It's the 14th February. For some, it's time to bust out the credit card for flowers, chocolates and dinners. For here, it's Saturday, the end of a week and a half. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. My Heart Belongs in Birmingham by Jack Quoor/Neoncow - part of the Birmingham Light Festival 2026 - https://www.birminghamlightfestival.co.uk/. … [Read more...]
Crystal Cabin Awards 2026 – Finalists announced
You can tell we're getting close to the Passenger Experience Week in Hamburg, with Hamburg Aviation announcing the finalists for this year's Crystal Cabin Awards. The battle is on for the awards. This year, 24 Finalists over eight categories will be fighting it out for the awards, judged by 27 industry experts. There are eight categories this year - let's dive in. … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Into Turkey and The Sheraton Levant, Istanbul – Growing Old in Style
Into Turkey and The Sheraton Levant, Istanbul Growing Old in Style Time for a new country to tick off. Let's enter Turkey properly, and head off to my residence of the night - The Sheraton Levant. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London … [Read more...]
Lufthansa City Airlines takes flight in Frankfurt
Lufthansa's airline within an airline - Lufthansa City Airlines has launched operations at Frankfurt am Main Airport. The launch at the airline's main hub of Frankfurt follows its commencement of operations at Munich Airport last year. The first flight, VL946, took off from Frankfurt to Manchester in the late afternoon and was operated by an Airbus A320neo with the … [Read more...]
Air Canda move to order the Airbus A350-1000
It appears that Air Canada has decided on the future of its high-capacity long-haul fleet and has selected the Airbus A350-1000. Air Canada has signed for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase options for a further eight aircraft. Deliveries of the new aircraft are scheduled to begin in the second half of 2030. They will be powered by the XWB97 engines from … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: TK209 Singapore Changi to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) – Growing Old in Style
TK209 Singapore Changi Terminal 1 to Istanbul Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Growing Old in Style It's time to start heading towards Europe as I start to bring my Asian adventure to a close. How does Turkish Airlines stack up in Business Class with one of their newer products? In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic rejoins the status boost and match party for BA Club Members
It appears that the final major player has joined the status match party to attract passengers awayfrom British Airways. And, in no surprise, Virgin Atlantic is offering a limited-time status boost and match. Until 23 February 2026, members of The British Airways Club can level up with an enhanced status match: BA Bronze steps up to Flying Club Silver … [Read more...]
Alstom unveils the first refurbished Voyager Trainset for CrossCountry Trains
Alstom has been working away and has unveiled the first refurbished Voyager Trainset for CrossCountry Trains. The works are part of a£60 million contract to deliver a brighter, more comfortable experience for passengers across Great Britain. The first train to go through the process is a Class 220 Voyager, Number 220003. Since it was first introduced, Number 220033 … [Read more...]