There are more orders afoot today, with Air France-KLM Group announcing they're pressing the accelerator on their fleet renewal. Air France Airbus A350-900 arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The group is signing initially for 50 Airbus A350 family aircraft - with purchase rights for 40 additional aircraft - to accelerate the renewal of its … [Read more...]
Air Canada shops for more Boeing 787-10 aircraft
It seems Air Canada is continuing its fleet renewal, with the airline selecting Boeing 787-10 aircraft to join its fleet. Air Canada Boeing 787-10, Rendering, Air Canada/The Boeing Company. The airline has placed a firm order with The Boeing Company for 18 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft, with operations for a further 12. This order substitutes for an order of two … [Read more...]
Transavia to offer inflight ordering, with purchasable IFE
Dutch low-cost carrier Transavia has begun a trial of the AirFi box that will enable passengers to access and buy in-flight entertainment content and order food and beverages from their seats. Transavia is trialling AirFi’s solution on board its Boeing 737 aircraft based at Rotterdam The Hague Airport in the Netherlands. The carrier, a subsidiary of Air France-KLM, … [Read more...]
Airplane Art- Finnair Airbus A350-900 at Helsinki Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Finnair Airbus A350-900 resting between duties at its home base of Helsinki Vantaa Airport as it awaits its next long-haul duty. Finnair operates an active fleet of 17 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These are supported by eight Airbus A33-300 aircraft, which together form the airlines' … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd September)
Saturday has rolled around again. With that, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. In danger. Birmingham Musem and Art Gallery (as Birmingham City Council files for Section 114 and the finance people move in...) Routes and Networks Jet2 to base a 7th Aircraft at Edinburgh and expand its operations - More for Jet2.com customers LEVEL to launch … [Read more...]
Delta Air Lines readies its Summer 2024 European flights
With people hitting the Pumpkin Spice hard (your author excluded), it's time for Delta Air Lines to show its hand for its European Summer 2024 operation. It might involve a few Boeng 767-300ERs. From New York JFK Delta will add Naples, Italy to the network from the 23rd May 2024 with a daily service. This is a useful gateway to the Amalfi coast and popular sites like … [Read more...]
Condor fly to San Antonio in Summer 2024!
There was a big announcement from San Antonio International Airport yesterday, as they announced that Condor - the German Leisure airline - is planning to launch a service in Summer 2024. It will mark the first time that time that Texas joins the Condor network. It will also be the only carrier offering a direct connection from San Antonio to Europe, without the need … [Read more...]
British Airways and Indigo sign a codeshare agreement
It's time for more codeshare action, with British Airways and Indigo signing a codeshare agreement. British Airways and Indigo Crew - Image, British Airways The move will boost connections between the UK and India. Through this partnership – which sees British Airways add its code to a range of destinations across IndiGo’s network - customers can enjoy improved … [Read more...]
LEVEL to launch Barcelona – Miami route
For those planning for summer 2024, LEVEL (the low-cost long-haul by IAG) will be adding a new route - with them operating Barcelona - Miami. LEVEL Airbus A330-200 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new route will commence on the 31st of March 2024, as LEVEL adds a sixth aircraft to its fleet to support its expansion. Planned operation is as follows: VY9779 … [Read more...]
Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry awarded contract extensions
It seems that performance has improved enough for both Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry Trains have managed to retain their operations, and have been awarded new operating contracts. Avanti West Coast (operated by a partnership of FirstGroup and Trenitalia) has a long-term contract which will enable them to deliver improved services for passengers, after dramatically … [Read more...]
