Economy Class & Beyond

Air France to add 10 more A350 aircraft to its fleet

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Air France is adding to its long haul fleet, with the addition of 10 Airbus A350 aircraft. Air France Airbus A350 - Image, Airbu This increases the order for the type from Air France from 28 to 38 frames in total. The aircraft being ordered by Air France-KLM will be for the A350-900 type (the launch variant of the A350). Air France currently has three of the type … [Read more...]

Go out and vote (General Election 2019)

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It's that time we've all been waiting for in the United Kingdom- the chance for the politicians to fall silent for a while, as the public exercises its democratic right on their policies, excuses and promises. What's important about today is one thing - YOU GO OUT AND VOTE. Your vote does matter. It's the chance to pass judgement on your local … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Taking the Longer Way Home – Coaching Homewards

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Coaching Homewards 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 the USA, Candlewood Suites O’Hare TRAVEL PLUS: Fooding around Chicago … [Read more...]

British Airways updates its catering offering from Gatwick Airport

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It seems British Airways is continuing to invest in its product, with the airline announcing upgrades to its meal products out of Gatwick Airport. The changes will be filtered through to both the airlines long-haul and short-haul flights that operate out the airport. They affect First Club World Club Europe World Traveller Plus World … [Read more...]

Birmingham Airport introduces electric powered buses

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My local airport - Birmingham Airport - is stepping away from diesel-powered buses and moving to an all-electric fleet for its landside services The new electric buses, charging at Birmingham Airport - Image, Birmingham Airport The landside buses connect the terminal area at Birmingham Airport to car parks across the Birmingham Airport estate. Six buses have been … [Read more...]

SKY (Chile) orders 10 Airbus A321XLR aircraft

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The rise of the XLR continues - with SKY of Chile adding to the Airbus order book. SKY - a Chilean-based low-cost carrier- has signed a Purchase Agreement for 10 A321XLRs. The airline will use the new aircraft to expand its international route network with the new aircraft. SKY is an all-Airbus narrow body operator, flying the Airbus A319 and A320neo in its fleet - … [Read more...]

SAS Reveals their first Airbus A350 interior

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After obtaining their first Airbus A350-900, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled the interiors of it. Let's dive inside and work through the PR fluff. SAS Business SAS Business Class - Image, SAS SAS Business will have 40 seats in a staggered 1-2-1 formation. The seat features an 18,5” IFE screen, PC and "high-power USB", with controls for the seat. The … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Airlines gets a lifeline in the form of a cash injection

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The drama of Hong Kong Airlines continues to play out - with the airline getting notice it can continue operating as per the adjusted timetables and routes Hong Kong Airlines Survives... for now . According to the airline We have been notified by the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) today that it would not take further action against us for the time being. We … [Read more...]