Economy Class & Beyond

“Single Use” Phone Re-chargers. Don’t buy them. Please.

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This has been on my "to write" list for some time, as each time I see these in various discount shops. The "Power Hit" and "Power Pod" that can be found in certain discount stores could look very attractive at £2 a unit - especially if you're off travelling. The Power Pod. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. There are two sorts - with different connectors for either Micro-B … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Taking the Longer Way Home: American Airlines AA99 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)

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American Airlines AA99 - London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Taking the Longer Way Home In this trip So. Keeping it original for autumn, aren’t we? Off to Heathrow in the Dead of the Night Terminal 3 Lounges… And more delays American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin) In … [Read more...]

SAS looks towards eco-packaging onboard aircraft

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As airlines look towards removing plastic from the aircraft, many are turning to paper and paper-type products to take their place. SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) are following this trend, with their New Nordic Dining Cubes, and how they can make them more sustainable. New Nordic Dining Cube - Image, SAS The airline says this move will allow them to save up to 51 tons … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal bets big on the A321LR with route expansion

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It seems TAP Air Portugal is really going in big with the Airbus A321LR, as it announces new destinations for the type for Summer 2020. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR - Image, TAP Air Portugal   The airline will use the long-range narrow-body for three new routes Maceió, North East Brazil - Operating three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. … [Read more...]

British Airways sets first Boeing 787-10 route

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British Airway will be receiving its first Boeing 787-10 soon - and the first route it's going to serve is Atlanta. The aircraft will serve the Atlanta route from February 2020 onwards. Club Suite will feature on the new aircraft - Image, British Airways The Boeing 787-10 is the double stretch version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Meanwhile, the airline currently … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show 2019 – Day 3 Digest

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Day three of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone and once again - airlines and lessors are putting the orders in. Let's see who's been opening their wallets - or getting their pens to sign those letters of intent. Airbus It's been another busy day at the Airbus Chalet, with the orders rolling in from various quarters. First up is EasyJet who exercises an option for 12 … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic adds more connectivity for Summer 2020

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With Virgin Atlantic making their intent clear for network changes at Manchester, it's the turn of its London Heathrow hub to get summer 2020 changes in. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So, what's new? Firstly is Delhi, which will get a second daily service from 20, 29th March 2020 for the summer. This flight will … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show Order Digest – Day 1 and 2

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With the Dubai Air Show under way, there has been more than a little bit of activity on the commercial aviation from - with a fair few frames sold today. Let's have a look and see who's been buying what from whom. Airbus Emirates have signed a purchase agreement for 50 A350-900s. The order finalises the one announced earlier this year, sealing the A380s fate, whilst … [Read more...]