Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair: An example of how to do Mobile ticketing simply

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For reasons that will come apparent later on this year, I'll be going to Portugal. At the moment, I'm working on the trip design at the moment - but I've chosen to have a little fun with the trip. And yes - that means flying Ryanair. Mobile booking can be hit and miss (and let's face it, the optimisation of a lot of booking engines can lead it to a miss) Does Ryanair … [Read more...]

ATR returns to the USA with Silver Airways

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ATR is returning to the US market, with 20 of its Turboprop aircraft to join Silver Airways Silver Airways ATR42-600 - Rendering, ATR Silver Airways will lease the aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC). 15 of the turboprops are assigned to a new order, whilst 5 are from an existing order. The order will be split into 16 ATR42-600 aircraft and 4 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 departing Manchester Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, departing on a wet day is a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 named "Jersey Girl", as it leaves Manchester Airport as it heads off to a long haul destination (shot from the Ringway viewing park). The Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 fleet in years has been reduced, with currently 8 aircraft in the … [Read more...]

Iberia annouces it’s first A350 destination… and it’s… New York!

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At the FITUR travel fair in Madrid, Iberia has been busy showing off technology and travel experiences. However, the big news was revealed today - with the first route Iberia A350 route being announced as New York. Iberia Airbus A350 - Rendering, Iberia This was revealed in a tweet earlier (along with notice that A320neo aircraft will be entering the fleet … [Read more...]

Thai Airways swaps its London bound equipment. Again

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Thai Airways are known for many things. Apart from being as smooth as silk, some interesting fleet sizes and products, they also love to chop and change aircraft equipment around. And it seems they can't keep their hands off the Heathrow route, with airline to introduce Boeing 777-300ER's on the route to replace Airbus A350 introduced on the route last year. Thai … [Read more...]

Korean Air maps out its Bombardier C Series operations

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With two Bombardier C Series CS300 aircraft delivered, Korean Air has filed plans for the introduction of the aircraft into its Korean domestic network. Korean Air CSeries Tail - Image, Bombardier  The CS300 aircraft will be based out of Seoul Gimpo, with the airline planning operating the type on routes to: Pohang - commencing 20th January twice daily Ulsan - … [Read more...]

Primera Air: Value for money?

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Primera Air made a splash last year with plans to launch transatlantic services from London Stansted and Birmingham to the United States of America and Canada. The airline has been doing a major push recently in the Birmingham area (with Primera Air sponsoring a Free Radio promotion, and blitzing the city with adverts). But is there value for money here... or is it a … [Read more...]

Smart Luggage changes now in-force (can you remove the battery?)

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Speaking of luggage, for those of who have Smart Luggage (i.e. luggage which uses electricity to give you value added features such as self weighing, GPS tracking, the ability to charge a mobile phone), today may be a day to leave your Smart Luggage at home for a while. Why? The IATA guidance on Smart Luggage goes into effect as of today. This means smart luggage that … [Read more...]

STARTS TODAY – New Ryanair Hand Luggage Policy

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You've been warned about it - and today, the new Ryanair Hand Luggage policy goes into effect. It's true sadly. Stand by to pay more if you want to take two bags aboard.  In summary: If you've brought a fare that has Priority Boarding & 2 Bags, Flexi Plus, Plus or Family Plus, you can bring two hand luggage items aboard. One can be up to 10kg, measuring … [Read more...]