Economy Class & Beyond

WestJet turns Calgary into its 787 hub – three routes to launch

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WestJet is making progress with its Boeing 787 network, with the announcement the airline is to make Calgary its hub. WestJet Boeing 787 - Image, The Boeing Company/WestJet  With Calgary being the 787 hub, the airline will launch three routes operating the type. These are: London Gatwick - Commences  28th April 2019 Paris Charles de Gaulle - Commences 17th May … [Read more...]

Qantas and KLM to codeshare with each other

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In this world of airlines working across alliance lines, it seems Qantas and KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) are next in the list to announce codeshares between the Nederlands and Australia. KLM and Qantas together - Image, via KLM. The new codeshare will involve Qantas placing its code on KLM flights between Amsterdam and Singapore, whilst KLM will add their code on Qantas … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific goes for growth – frequency increases ahead

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Honk Kong's Cathay Pacific continues to increase frequencies on its network, with the airline increasing services to Adelaide, Frankfurt, Madrid and Tokyo during Autumn 2018 and Summer 2019. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Let's have a look at this ambitious growth plan Frankfurt Hong Kong to Frankfurt will go 10 … [Read more...]

Summer Tier Points – A Manhattan Char Siu Adventure

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A Manhattan Char Siu Adventure - Summer Tier Points In this… epic. When will I learn to jump on a fare? Wednesday Afternoon.. off to the airport EI273 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Into Dublin for some Donuts. And Pokemon The Travelodge in Swords, Dublin Airport Pre-Clearance fun at Dublin airport, 51st and Green Lounge AA291 Dublin to New York … [Read more...]

British Airways to operate an A380 to Dubai

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News is leaking out that British Airways is filing some changes on to its London to Dubai route - as Dubai airport prepares to close a runway for repair work. British Airways Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is putting on its super-sized plane to add additional capacity, whilst the airline reduces its operational … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air India Boeing 787-8 arriving at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2 is an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as it completes its journey. Air India operate 27 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in its long haul fleet. These are supported by 14 Boeing 777-300ERs, 3 Boeing 777-200LRs and 4 Boeing 747-400 aircraft. These aircraft operate from the … [Read more...]

Delta’s first Airbus A220 takes flight

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It seems after a short delay, Delta Air Lines first Airbus A220 (nee Bombardier C Series) has completed its first test flight. Delta A220 taxing - Image, Airbus Delta A220 in flight - Images, Delta The Airbus A220 completed a test sortie from the Bombardier final assembly and test facility at Montreal Mirabel Airport. The flight lasted for 2 hour and … [Read more...]