When I was growing up (as I've matured badly) one of the bands I loved was Queen, and of course its flamboyant (and very difficult to reproduce vocally) lead singer - Freddie Mercury. Well, it seems fitting for an airline that allows people to experience the joy of travel cheaply, Norwegian Air Shuttle are to paint Freddie Mercury on the tail of two of their Boeing aircraft … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways/Doha Airport clears Electronics Ban
The last of the Middle East Three have been approved to allow passengers to carry large electronic devices, with Qatar Airways/Doha Airport getting the green light from US Department of Homeland security. The airline states: Qatar Airways is pleased to confirm that with immediate effect, all personal electronic devices can be carried on board all departures from Hamad … [Read more...]
British Airways to improve its Passenger Experience, with a tie up with The White Company
Whilst there may be a strike on, British Airways have announced a tie-up with The White Company to help its customers get more sleep on the plane. The Club World seat, with White Company Duvet, Pillow, and Amenity Kit - Image British Airways The White Company will be providing a number of amenities for those travelling in Club World including: A new day cushion … [Read more...]
Norwegian adds new routes from London to Chicago and Austin
Norwegian Air Shuttle is continuing its long haul network growth, with plans to introduce services from London Gatwick to Chicago O'Hare International and Austin, Texas. Norwegian Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image Norwegian CC4.0 Chicago will see a four times a week operation, whilst Austin gets a three-time a week operation. The timetable for both routes … [Read more...]
Emirates clears the US Large Electronics Ban
It's time for the other UAE major airport to clear the Electronics Ban, with Dubai Airport now clear - meaning that Dubai based carrier Emirates passengers can carry large electronic items on-board with them. Emirates Airbus A380 taking off from Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The announcement was confirmed in a tweet: Effective immediately laptops & … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines clears the US Large Electronics Ban
It seems where Etihad have gone, Turkish Airlines have followed - with the announcement on Twitter that the ban is being lifted tomorrow (5th July 2017) on US-Bound flights. Here's the tweet below: Dear Passengers, #WelcomeOnBoard to our US-bound flight. Please fasten your seatbelts and enjoy your own electronic devices. pic.twitter.com/WbcZwNPhrf — Turkish Airlines … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Aer Lingus 263 Birmingham to Dublin
Time for another in a series of Snapshots. For those of who've forgotten... 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 basic product in some nice gentle headlines So this time looking, we'll take a look at the Aer Lingus … [Read more...]
SNCF opens up two new high speed lines
SNCF has been busy, and yesterday formally launched two new extensions of the LGV Atlantique for it's TGV Network (we don't talk about the rebrand on this blog). The new extensions of course have wonderful names - LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire connecting Le Mans to Rennes - LGV Sud Europe Atlantique connecting Tours to Bordeaux. LIVE | Momentanément aux commandes du … [Read more...]
US Government lifts Electronics Ban for Abu Dhabi to USA departures
It seems logic is beginning to prevail, with the Electronics ban being lifted between Abu Dhabi and US destinations - allowing Etihad passengers to carry their laptops, cameras, tablets and large electronic items in their hand luggage. The US Transportation Security Administration and Department of Transport lifted the ban yesterday, with EY171 to New York being the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art: Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Departing Dublin
It's Sunday again, and it's time for some more airplane art. This week, in honour of Donuts on the Mound/Donut Fly-in event yesterday - well what else could it be? It's an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 as it takes off from Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus operates seven Airbus A330-300s in its long haul fleet - supplemented by four A330-200s and four leased Boeing 757-200s. The … [Read more...]
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