Jet2.com has been busy with a fleet retrofit programme to improve the efficiency of its Boeing 737 fleet. It's worth a dive-in, as those savings add up, especially when trying to offer money off a Jet2Holiday. Jet2 Boeing 737-800, fitted with the Split Schimitar Winglet - Image, Jet2. The airline has retrofitted 74 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft with the old winglets removed … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines launches an Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn
We're all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp - Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from Cologne on 7th September at 06.11 am. The train will stop at Cologne, … [Read more...]
Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map
Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop scheduled route between Australia and Las Vegas. The new service will save … [Read more...]
UK Disabled Persons Railcard to expand eligibility from 1st March
There are steps being taken by the Rail Delivery Group to expand the eligibility for a Disabled Persons Railcard. And the good news is, the first phase of changes goes into effect from Sunday (1st March). The changes are designed to bring benefit where evidence requirements are straightforward and to introduce robust assessment for more complex cases later in the … [Read more...]
Etihad to an send Airbus A380 to Bangkok
For those of us who love the double-decker whalejet, Etihad Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 on its Abu Dhabi - Bangkok route from late October. The aircraft will operate on Etihad’s evening daily service between Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, further strengthening connectivity between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and … [Read more...]
Lufthansa pulls forward increased 787-9 Business Class Availability – Bookable from 29th March
For those who have been waiting for miracles to happen, there's good news, as the certification of Lufthansa Allegris Business Class seats seems to have taken major steps forward. It is to the point that the partial certification of the new Allegris Business Class in the Dreamliner has made further significant progress in recent days, and the seats are now expected to be … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT – SK815 Oslo Airport to London Heathrow with SAS – Growing Old in Style (Economy Class)
SK815 Oslo Gardermoen Airport to London Heathrow Terminal 2 Growing Old in Style Time for the last segment to take me back to London. How does SAS stack up on the short-haul routes? A reasonable alternative to British Airways? In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to … [Read more...]
FINAL BOARDING CALL: Last Day to Apply for Virgin Atlantic Enhanced Status Match
For those of you who have been considering the Virgin Atlantic Status Match from British Airways The Club, you need to act quickly, as this offer closes today (23rd February). It's last call for this status match! - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Launched under the programme name "Save Your Tiers", British Airways Club members can level up, as well as match with this … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Classic – United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (Battleship Grey) at San Francisco International
It's Sunday again, and it's time to go into the archives for this week's Airplane Art. Inspired by a discussion over on Bluesky, this week we have a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 at San Francisco International Airport, shot in 2008. United Airlines currently operates 59 Boeing 757 aircraft in its fleet - 40 757-200 and 19 757-300, which are used on both domestic and … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st February)
We're deep into February, with Lent, the Lunar New Year and Ramadan all occurring on the same week. But the news cycle doesn't stop - so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. LNER Class A3 4472 Flying Scotsman (60613) steaming at rest whilst it waits for its passengers on a charter by Vintage Trains. The Scotstman is travelling around a lot at the moment, … [Read more...]