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South Western Railway formally launches its Arterio fleet

01/12/2024 by Kevincm

a train at a train station

It's taken some time - but after a five-year wait, South Western Railway has formally launched and rolled out its Class 701 Arterio fleet. To celebrate, Unit 701031 was named Nighthawk by Stuart Broad CBE. Five Arterios are already in service, serving the routes to Windsor & Eton Riverside and Shepperton, calling at some of SWR’s busiest stations including … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th November)

30/11/2024 by Kevincm

of wheels and ice skating

We've come to the end of the week, and an end of a month. So, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Of wheels and ice skating - Centenary Square, with the Library of Birmingham and Symphony Hall reside Trip Report: There and Back Again Onto week 2 of my recent Chicago Trip, where we look at the inbound flight, as well as the hotels. Next week is … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Hyatt Regency O’Hare – There and Back Again

29/11/2024 by Kevincm

a building with a lawn and trees

The Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont IL There and Back Again It's time to head to an Economy Class and Beyond Classic - The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Let us see how this hotel is doing, and if there are some improvements at last... … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo

29/11/2024 by Kevincm

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Airbus

Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo. This A330-900 is the first of 20 aircraft to be leased from Avolon by MAG, delivered with the flowing Malaysian flag livery.  MAG’s A330neo is configured with a two-class layout, featuring 297 seats, with 28 fully flat Business Class suites and an … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT Airplane Art Extra from the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont

28/11/2024 by Kevincm

a plane flying in the sky

Airplane Art Extra from the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont There and Back Again At the time of publication, it's Thanksgiving Thursday. It must be time for some Airplane Art... Extra!  … [Read more...]

SAS to launch a service to Seoul

28/11/2024 by Kevincm

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) Airbus A350 - Image, Scandinavian Airlines

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)  is continuing to expand with help from its SkyTeam friends - this time partnering to launch a service to Seoul, South Korea.  SAS Airbus A350-900 - Image, SAS. A new direct route is planned to commence in  Copenhagen and Seoul, with it due to start on the 12th of September, 2025. The route launch will mark Scandinavia and Korea's first … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to roll out “Green Fares” across its networks

27/11/2024 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Lufthansa Group have announced that they are going to roll out its "Green Fares" product across the entire network (including its subsidiary airlines). From December 4, the Green Fares will be bookable in all travel classes for more than 850,000 flights per year. The Green Fares are available for flights operated by Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, … [Read more...]

Emirates first A350 destination gets a start date

26/11/2024 by Kevincm

Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates

Yesterday, Emirates took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. We now have confirmation of the first route the new aircraft will serve, as well as a date. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates. And yes, it's Edinburgh that will be the launch destination, with services commencing on the 3rd of January 2025. The service to Edinburgh was relaunched on the … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Into the USA and the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont

26/11/2024 by Kevincm

a large building with a tractor parked in front of it

Into the USA and the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont There and Back Again Gosh. It's a little early in the morning to be in Chicago. Time to see how fast I can clear the formalities to enter the USA. It's also time to try a "new to me" hotel... with airport views... … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (MAIN CABIN) – There and Back Again

25/11/2024 by Kevincm

a seat with plastic bags in it

AA99 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (MAIN CABIN) There and Back Again What's this elbow in my side? Oh. Eight hours of this ahead? Wonderful. Nothing like a long-haul economy-class flight.  … [Read more...]

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