Emirates has released extra cargo capacity, by converting ten of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into freighters. An Emirates passenger Boeing 777-300ER, with cargo on the passenger deck - Image, Emirates In this change, Emirates modified the cabin of its aircraft, by removing all economy seats - leaving the business and first-class seats aboard. The removal … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific opens more routes up to connect Hong Kong to the world
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is adding more routes back to its network, as it emerges from an awful few months The changes to the network from July will increase connectivity to China, North America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER departing Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So what are the planned changes? China and … [Read more...]
Emirates prepares to take the A380 back into the sky
If there have been casualties in aviation fleets thanks to COVID-19, the Airbus A380 has taken a large hit. However, Emirates seems happy enough to return the giant aircraft to its rightful place - back in the sky. Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The Airbus A380 will operate between Dubai International Airport and London … [Read more...]
England eases lockdown from 4th July – Pubs, Restaurants, Hotels and more to re-open
Today, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that England would be easing a lot of lockdown restrictions. Birmingham is even open. So what's changing? Social Distancing In England, the "guidance" on social distancing will change. Where it is possible, stay 2 meters apart. However, where it is not, people should keep a distance of "one metre plus" ie more than a metre … [Read more...]
New East Coast Trains take shape at Hitachi Rail
Editors note: I've been out and about today, so I'll be catching up with the news about a lot of England reopening from the 4th July much later on today. For now, lets talk trains... Upcoming open access operator East Coat Trains (not to be confused with the previous government-operated company East Coast) takes another step forward, with the first train being assembled by … [Read more...]
Apple prepares to move away from Intel. Should you wait or buy?
It's that most glorious time of the year for the Apple faithful, with them kicking off their World Wide Developers Conference (or WWDC). Whilst we got news of upgrades to operating systems that power their products (iOS, iPad OS, watchOS, tvOS and macOS), there was some news that been that some have been waiting for Apple to break - the transition away from Intel to its own … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic prepares to increase flying programme
Virgin Atlantic has added 17 more destinations to its flying programme, as the airline prepares to take to the sky once again. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is due to restart operations at London Heathrow from the 20th of July - however, it seems that the airline is ready to share where they are … [Read more...]
National Express to restart operations from 1st of July
Coach operator National Express is getting ready to restart operations, with the network partially restarting from the 1st of July. National Express as some of you will know is one of the major coach operators in the UK, connecting the country. Like a lot of companies, they suspended their services when COVID-19 took hold and the country went into lockdown. It seems that … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Chicago O’Hare International
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. Resting at the gate at Chicago O'Hare Terminal 3 is an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, as it is prepared for a long haul journey from its base at the windy city to distant climbs. American Airlines operates a fleet of 47 Boeing 777-200ER in its long haul fleet. These aircraft support the airlines … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st June)
We've passed mid-summer in the Northern Hemisphere (or mid-winter in the southern), and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A sign of normality as non-essential shops reopen in England. With some minor attempts at distancing. Maybe. Wear a ****** face cover! Ola UK to require passengers wear face coverings - Ola joins Uber in requiring face … [Read more...]
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