Economy Class & Beyond

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey proposes new prices rises all around… “Welcome to New York”

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]

American Airlines sets the final flight of its MD-80 aircraft

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Well, for those who love the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 family, there's soon to be one less operator of the type in the world, with American Airlines setting the final planed passenger operations of the type. Mark your calenders for 4th September 2019 - as the date the final 26 McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft will exit service. American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 … [Read more...]

Bombardier to exit commercial aviation – sells CRJ line to Mitsubishi

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Well, it's finally happened. What started as the hiving off of the CSeries programme to Airbus, and the disposal of the Dash series to Longview Aviation is concluded - with Bombardier to sell its CRJ (Canadair Regional Jet) to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The Bombardier CRJ... soon to be Mitsubishi CRJ - Rendering, Bombardier Both companies have agreed to enter into a … [Read more...]

Examining the Airbus A321XLR

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At the Paris Air Show last week, there was a real star of the show - the Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range), which amassed a bunch of orders and interest. Let's dive into it, and examine a few question this new type offers. Expanding the A320neo family Back to basics first. The A321XLR is a development of the Airbus A320 family. As you're aware the A320neo (new engine … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines and MOS Burger introduce “Air MOS” Teriyaki Burger

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If you've been to Japan, one of the sights that will greet you is MOS Burger. Well, it seems MOS Burger and Japan Airlines are working together again for their 9th tie up - and introduces AIR MOS Teriyaki Burger. AIR MOS Burger - Image, Japan Airlines The AirMOS Teriyaki Burger will be offered on select flights from Japan to Europe, North America and Australia. This is … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week (and to tie in with the 35th Anniversary of the airline) we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 at London Heathrow Terminal 3 as it awaits its next duty as it soaks up the morning sun. Virgin Atlantic currently operate a fleet of five Airbus A340-600 aircraft in its long haul fleet. These … [Read more...]