Economy Class & Beyond

Norwegian Air Shuttle to pull the plug on Irish-North American Routes

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It seems that a mixture of losses and unavailable fleet issues is forcing Norwegian Air Shuttle's hand - with the airline suspending all Irish to North America Routes from 15th September 2019. In happier times, when Norwegian flew their own equipment from Dublin Airport - Norwegian Boeing 737 MAX 8 departing Dublin Airport (Shot Summer 2018) - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Airbus deliver Thai AirAsia X’s first Airbus A330-900neo

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The deliveries keep coming thick and fast from Toulouse, with AirAsia affiliate - Thai AirAsia X taking delivery of their first Airbus A330-900neo. Thai AirAsia X Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Airbus The aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and is the first of two A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet by the end of the year. A total of 66 A330-900neo aircraft are … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Donuts in Dublin – EI263 Birmingham to Dublin

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EI263 Birmingham to Dublin - Donuts in Dublin With Aer Lingus In this fun day out Donuts in Dublin Off to BHX EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Watching planes on the mound Back through the Irish Shopping Maze EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham What is this bus up to? Community is everything EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport Aer Lingus, … [Read more...]

TRAVEL ALERT: Hong Kong International Airport Closed to departing traffic

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If you're planning to head to Hong Kong International Airport, you will need to make alternative plans, as the airport is currently closed to departing flights. At the moment, a protest is going on as part of the Hong Kong Protest movement, where a sit-in is going on. Flights are not being allowed to depart the airport, but are being allowed to land and passengers … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at its home base of Singapore Changi as the at aircraft is turned around for its next flight. Singapore Airlines operate a fleet of 12 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners - the largest of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family. The airline also has … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th August)

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It's Sunday again, and I'm still recovering from my Singapore and Bangkok trip. Therefore, it's time for Last week at Economy Class and Beyond. In "Food I regret having on this trip", I bring you to this food on a stick" I had in Bangkok. Trust me. I'm still regretting it. New Aircraft News Airbus opens its A220 final assembly line in Mobile AL - A new home for the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic joins the Airbus A350-1000 club

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Virgin Atlantic is preparing to take delivery of their first Airbus A350-1000, with Airbus handing over the aircraft to the airline yesterday (Friday 9th August). In traditional style, the airline has named the aircraft Red Velvet and is registered G-VLUX. The aircraft will take its first flight between Toulouse and London Gatwick tonight as flight VS835P according to … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Scoot 604 Singapore to Bangkok

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Time for another snapshot -this time focusing on the passenger experience flying Scoot 604 between Singapore and Bangkok. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you the … [Read more...]