It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner rotating for take-off as it departs London Heathrow Airport. United Airlines operate a fleet of 12 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, along with 18 of the larger Boeing 787-9. The airline has orders for an additional 5 787-9 aircraft and 15 … [Read more...]
If you have a Samsung Galaxay Note 7 still…
Why exactly? The devices have been formally recalled by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Samsung had initiated a recall of the device Airlines are banning the device being carried at all during flight And the US FAA has imposed new rules on the carriage of them (in so many words - recalled electronic items cannot be carried as cargo or … [Read more...]
China Airlines first Airbus A350-900 takes to the air
Airbus is continuing its hard work as it turns the A350 from a sales pitch to actual sales - with the first A350 for China Airlines taking to the air. China Airlines Airbus A350-900 taking flight - Image, Airbus. The aircraft is progressing as it begins it flight test programme to include further ground and flight tests - as well as cabin completion. Airbus aim to … [Read more...]
The newest inflight amenity on Delta: Slippers
Let's face it: Amenities in Economy Class can vary between non-existent (paging American Airlines) to mediocre (Paging British Airways) to "better than nothing" (Paging Qatar Airways). Delta is seeking to improve the Economy Class passengers lot, with the introduction of slippers between the USA and Japan. Slippers in Economy - Image, Delta. The slippers will … [Read more...]
KLM suspends its Cairo service
Airline routes can sometimes be a simple numbers game - and as KLM show - it can result in a route being pulled. This time, the route between Amsterdam and Cairo is facing the chop. KLM Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, KLM. KLM places the blame of the route cut on the devaluation of the Egyptian pound and the decision of the Central Bank of Egypt to impose … [Read more...]
It’s time… for ANOTHER French ATC Strike
I knew there's been something missing off the pages of Economy Class and Beyond for some weeks - and that's the French ATC service going off on strike. Again. Paris Orly airport - again, hit hard by French ATC Strike action - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The current strike runs from 19:00 CET on 14th September until 06:00 CET on 16th September, with limited … [Read more...]
Alitalia adds Rome to Havana route
Whilst the USA are celebrating direct bookable flights to Cuba, Europe continues to add more routes - with the introduction of a Rome to Havana route to be operated by Alitalia. Alitalia Boeing 777-200ER - Image, Alitalia The new service will connect Rome Fiumicino to Havana twice a week from 29th November 2016. The route will operate as follows: Rome-FCO to Havana … [Read more...]
Norwegian Celebrates Roald Dahl Day
Norwegian Air Shuttle today celebrates Roald Dahl day the only way it can - and that's by painting the tail of one of its planes. Roald Dahl Norwegian Air Shuttle 737 - Image, Norwegian Roald Dahl is an author a lot of us grew up with - from children's stories from Charlie and The Chocolate Factory, Matilda, James and The Giant Peach, The Witches - through to short … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to use your Diamond Club 10% Discount
For those of us who are still wallowing in the loss of the MBNA Diamond Club Credit Card, there's one feature still to use before the lights go out. And it's not just making sure you get all your miles out of your Diamond Club Account. I'm referring to the generous 10% off British Airways fares that Diamond Club Members can enjoy. To access the discount: Go to … [Read more...]
Delta to resume service from Atlanta to Seoul
It seems there seems to be a thawing in the relationship between Delta and Korean Air, with the announcement of Delta re-opening the route between Atlanta and Seoul Incheon. Delta Air Lines and Korea Air Tails - Image, Delta Delta will be operated the route from 3rd June 2017 on a daily basis. The timings look a little like this: DL089 DEPART ATL 13:05 ARRIVE ICN … [Read more...]
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