Editors note: I'm doing a bit of back-fill at the moment after a heavy few days in the office. It's not going to let up in the next few weeks, so posts may be down on normal. My apologies if you've missed my posts over the past few days. IHG have begun their latest round of "Accelerate"... or rather a very much paired down version of it for autumn/winter 2018. And to be … [Read more...]
Exploring the ViaSat WiFi system with American Airlines
Recently, I've had some serious time aboard the American Airlines A321T - the transcontinental planes that are used between New York to San Francisco and Los Angeles. Both of the planes I flew on featured the ViaSat on-board WiFi system (compared to the Gogo or Panasonic Systems installed already on board some of the American Airlines fleet). So how does it stack … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Qantas Boeing 747-400 at New York JFK International
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, coming to the gate at New York JFK International is a Qantas Boeing 747-400 completing the long Sydney to New York JFK service, operating via Los Angeles International. Until recently, the Sydney - Los Angeles - New York JFK route was operated by the venerable Boeing 747-400. This changed on … [Read more...]
ANA’s first Airbus A380 breaks cover
The latest Airbus A380 operator's plane broke cover. And it will be ANA (All Nippon Airways) who be taking delivery of their first A380. ANA's first Airbus A380 - Image, Airbus. The first plane has exited the final assembly line at Toulouse, pending ground tests. Once the ground tests are complete, the aircraft will have its first flight. Once this has been … [Read more...]
London Crossrail services – Delayed until Autumn 2019
It seems the Delivery of the cross-London rail service - CrossRail (or what is formally known as The Elizabeth Line) has now been delayed until Autumn 2019 TfL Rail CrossRail train at London Liverpool Street station - image, Economy Class and Beyond According to CrossRail Ltd (who are delivering the line), the revised schedule is needed to complete the final … [Read more...]
Hong Kong High Speed Rail Link to China starts 23rd September
On the 23rd September 2018, a new link will commence operations, connecting Hong Kong and China by a High Speed Rail Line. Hong Kong Kowloon West Terminal - Image, MTR Trains will operate from Hong Kong Kowloon West, through to Shenzhen and Guangzhou, which in turn will connect Hong Kong to China's high-speed rail network. MTR will operate the route for a concession … [Read more...]
BA CityFlyer Expand London City Airport presence – four more planes to be added
British Airways are continuing to boost their options at London City Airport, with its BA CityFlyer operation expanding by four aircraft for the 2019 season. The airline will add four Embraer E-190 aircraft to is 22 strong Embraer fleet. This will increase the fleet to 26 aircraft. British Airways - BA Cityflyer E-190 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]
Virgin Australia signs for the Boeing 737 MAX 10
Virgin Australia are chopping and changing their orders with Boeing around, announcing they are to take ten Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft into their fleet. Virgin Australia Boeing 737 MAX 10 with Sydney in the background. Image - The Boeing Company The airline is converting ten orders for the 737 MAX 8 for the larger MAX 10 variant. This now splits the order by 30 737 MAX … [Read more...]
Air Canada detects intrusion attempt – all users to change their passwords
It seems that Air Canada are having a few problems - with a report from the company that their has been an attack via their mobile app. The airline detected unusual login behaviour with Air Canada’s mobile App between Aug. 22-24, 2018. It took action to block these attempts and implemented additional protocols to protect against further unauthorized … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus to operate Dublin to London City Airport (with CityJet)
It seems that adding more lines is the thing Aer Lingus want to do, and is planning to spin up a six times a day service between Dublin and London City Airport. The airline will operate the service with CityJet from the 28th October, with six services a day during the week, and a reduced frequency during the weekend. CityJet Avro RJ85 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy … [Read more...]
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