It seems the next major destination for the Qantas Boeing 787-9 fleet has been decided... and it's Hong Kong Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Qantas Routes from Brisbane, Perth and Sydney will get the plane rostered onto the network from December 2018 onwards, with some routes getting it permanently, whilst other routes getting it for a period of time. The … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways adds Gothenburg to its network
Qatar Airways are continuing to break new ground with their Boeing 787-8 fleet, with the announcement the airline is to serve Gothenburg in Sweden. This will be the 5th Nordic airport that Qatar Airways will serve, and the second in Sweden (with the primary destination being Stockholm Arlanda) from the 12th December 2018. The airline will operate to Gothenburg five … [Read more...]
Emirates rounds out services to France, adds more Lyon and Paris services
Emirates is continuing to round its French network with expansions to Lyon and Paris Charles de Gaulle. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So we'll start with Lyon. This service is being boosted from five flights a week to seven fights a week - enabling a daily service between Dubai and Lyon. The service expansion … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 “Kung Fu Panda”
It's Sunday again, so must be time for some more airplane art. This week - climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it begins its long flight to China is a Hainan Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, painted in a special livery promoting Kung Fu Panda. Hainan Airlines operate a fleet of 17 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. It also operates 10 of the smaller Boeing … [Read more...]
Going to San Diego Comic Con? The TSA has advice for what you’re bringing home…
Everyone's favourite security agency - the TSA has published advice for those travelling back from the fun that is San Diego Comic Con. COMICS! - Shot at Graham Crackers Comics Loop, Image Economy Class and Beyond And if you've been stocking up on comics, collectables, sonic screwdrivers, and cosplay items - there's a fair bit to consider. Don't want the TSA to … [Read more...]
Train vs Plane: Who wins in the battle of Train vs Plane?
Who wins in the battle of Train vs Plane? In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A walk around Amsterdam Setting the … [Read more...]
OPINION: Is it time to let Alitalia just fade into history?
In news that should be filed as "well, we couldn't see that coming <sarcastic sigh>" it seems the Italian Government wants to save Alitalia, by re-nationalising it in a 51%/49% deal with some unsuspecting airline. Alitalia Airbus A320 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond I'm going to be honest, I've pretty much who has lost track trying … [Read more...]
The Airbus BelugaXL takes to the skies
Yesterday, (and during Farnborough), Airbus took its newest plane to the skies - the Airbus BelugaXL. The Airbus BelugaXL in flight - Image, Airbus. The first of five BelugaXL aircraft to fly has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, after successfully completing its first flight lasting four hours and 11 minutes. The original Airbus Beluga on the left (based on the … [Read more...]
Farnbourgh 2018: Day 4 – the last orders
With Day four of the Farnborough Air show drawing to a close, and the commercial side of the show coming to an end, it's time to see who ordered big on the last day of the 2018 show. Boeing Boeing has been booking in some interesting orders towards the end of the show. Hawaiian Airlines have firmed up their Boeing 787-9 order (and almost killing the A330-800 at the same … [Read more...]
Train vs Plane: Into London and Home
Into London, stopping the stopwatch and Chiltern Mainline home - Train vs Plane! In this … comparison. Yes. Let’s call it a comparison. Train vs Plane? What the blazes is this? Off to St Pancras on the Early Train (Virgin Trains Birmingham to London Euston), St Pancras Departures Lounge Eurostar train 9114 London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal A … [Read more...]
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