Economy Class & Beyond

ITA Airways unveild its first painted Airbus A320

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ITA Airways (the Phoenix that has arisen from the ashes of Alitalia has unveiled its new paintwork on a live aircraft. And it's blue. Very Blue. ITA Airways first A320 painted in its house livery - Image, ITA Airways via Twitter It's the second aircraft to leave the Alitalia paint scheme as ITA Airways finds its own footing in the world. The first was the "Born in … [Read more...]

Limited access to Heathrow Airport by Rail and Tube over Christmas

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If it's Christmas, it must be time for some more engineering works. Well - what do you expect at Christmas. It seems there is major work on the line that connects London Paddington and Heathrow, as well as between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals Let us dig in. Heathrow Express/TfL Rail Heathrow Express service pulling out of Heathrow Central - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Singapore suspends new VTL entries temporarily

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Singapore's Vaccinated Traveller Lane (VTL) has been a useful way for people to enter the nation - however, it seems that the government is suspending new entries via this route for a period. In a quote, the Singapore government says: From 22 December 2021, 2359hrs (SGT), there will be no new ticket sales for all designated VTL (Air) flights for entry into Singapore … [Read more...]

UPS orders 19 767 Boeing 767-300F freighter aircraft

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Boeing has won another order for venerable 767-300ER aircraft - this time for 19 freighters from UPS.  19 more 767 Freighters for UPS - Image, The Boeing Company It's been a busy year for Boeing, which have racked up 80 firm orders for new widebody freighter aircraft, as well as orders for an additional "Boeing Converted Freighters". The aircraft will be … [Read more...]

Rail fares in England to rise by 3.8% from March

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Words that always make me grimace are "Rail Fare" and "rises". Well, the Department of Transport (who are bringing you Zero Air Passenger Duty on flights), are allowing fare rises - capping rises at 3.8% CrossCountry Voyager, Avanti Pendolino and a Transpennine Express Desiro at Manchester Piccadilly - expect the fares on these to jump - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft deliver its 1600th aircraft to Air New Zealand

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With ATR Aircraft passing the 40-year old mark, the manufacturer has delivered its 1,600th aircraft to Air New Zealand. The 1,600th aircraft is an ATR72-600, representing the last of an order for 29 units for the airline. Air New Zealand and ATR have worked together for over 25 years, with deliveries accelerating over the past decade. In particular, the use of ATR's  … [Read more...]

Recaro Aircraft Seating supplies Cebu Pacific’s Airbus A330-900neo seats

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So some of you might have seen my post on Cebu Pacific's new Airbus A330-900neo. Well, it seems it is Recaro Aircraft Seating who are provisioning the seats aboard Recaro Aircraft Seating supplied the Sl3710 economy class seat. They will be supplying the rest of the fleet, with a total of 16 shipsets to be built and installed aboard Cebu Pacific's A330neo through to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – SWISS Airbus A330-300 climbing out of Zurich Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS Airbus A330-300 climbing out of Zurich Airport as it heads off into the sky on a long haul destination. Swiss operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its long haul fleet. It also operates the Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 777-300ER. The airline operates the Airbus … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Travel Technology – Budget gifts for the tech-inclined

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We know there’s an electronics shortage out there. But there are some electronic bits and bobs that are out there and could be fun to put in a stocking. Or in a wrapped present. Or wherever you want to put them (but ensure you get consent first). Could one of these be under your tree? Most of these gifts are under $/£50 and at most $/£100. I’ll … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18/19 December)

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We're fast approaching the peak of the Christmas and New Year travel season. So before you dive into suitcases tote to the airport, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What a giant babble you have - St Peters Square, Manchester.  This week has been nothing but pure hell at Economy Class and Beyond towers, thanks to a coward who lives in … [Read more...]

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