Whilst its fun to report on changes in the premium cabins, it is sometimes a lot more satisfying to see what is happening in the Economy cabin - and the innovation that are happening there. Delta Air Lines is stepping up to this, with changes to services on International services. In general terms: After takeoff, the airline will offer "Welcome Aboard" cocktails, … [Read more...]
Icelandair tries to reduce plastic, with new biodegradable cutlery
With airlines waking up to some of the eco-responsibilities they need to do, airlines are open to trying new ideas to reduce the plastic waste generated in flight. Icelandair is working towards this goal, with the introduction of biodegradable cutlery. Icelandair cornstarch based cutlery - Image, Icelandair/Kaelis Icelandair partnered with Kaelis to deliver such a … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Airlines chooses Inmarsat for its A350 fleet
With Scandinavian Airlines getting ready for the Airbus A350, the airline has chosen to partner with Inmarsat and deploy is GX Aviation connectivity product for inflight broadband. The upcoming Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350 - Image, Scandinavian Airlines The Airbus A350 aircraft will have GX Aviation (Global Express) integrates and delivers to the airline by the end … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Dublin Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 waiting its turn to line up on the runway at Dublin Airport, as it prepares to depart for the long haul trip to Hong Kong International Airport. Cathay Pacific operate a fleet of 22 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These support the airlines long haul … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 30th June
Well, we're halfway through the year now, but it is Sunday still - so it must be time to look back at the world of aviation and passenger experience as we take a look back with Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Continuing my "Walking around Birmingham whilst playing Pokemon Go tour", we come to the Library of Birmingham which was opened in September 2013. Deep … [Read more...]
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposes new prices rises all around… “Welcome to New York”
Nothing says welcome to a city than with more fees levied at a passenger - directly via an airfare ticket, or indirectly via other forms of costs. And the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are planning just that, with them bumping up fees all around once you leave New York JFK, Newark or La Guardia airports. $5 to use AirTrain JFK currently. Expect it to jump … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines take delivery of their first Boeing 787-9
Turkish Airlines joins the Boeing 787 Dreamliner club, with the delivery of its first 787-9. Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, The Boeing Company. This is the first of 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that will join the airlines long haul fleet. The aircraft will be configured in a two-class configuration, with 30 Business Class seats (a … [Read more...]
British Airways Introduce a New Premium Economy Amenity Kit
The British Airways World Traveller Plus Amenity Kit. For some years, it's been rather lack-lustre (to be polite). Thankfully, the airline has decided to update its softer product for Premium Economy. Let's have a look and see what goodies there are. The new amenity kit - Image, British Airways The new amenity kit unpacked - Image, British Airways The new … [Read more...]
TAROM adds nine new ATR72-600 to its fleet
TAROM of Romania is adding to its fleet capacities, with the airline adding nine new ATR72-600 turboprops to its fleet. TAROM ATR - Image, ATR. The nine ATR72-600s will be leased from Norwegian Air Capital (NAC). with deliveries commencing in October 2019 through to 2020. In terms of use, TAROM is an existing ATR operator, with seven ATR72-500 and two ATR742-500 - … [Read more...]
A closed Rooftop Bar – Last Joon flights today
It seems the airline that thought it was a fashion brand and of course - a rooftop bar - is coming to an end, with Joon by Air France is ceasing service today. A Joon Airbus A320 in happier times - Image, Joon via Twitter All Joon services will fold back into Air France, and will operate as Air France flights. JOON would like to thank you for sharing this adventure. … [Read more...]
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