Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to order 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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It seems Delta is following through with its intent, and will be adding 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet. Delta A321neo with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofans - Rendering, Airbus The cabins will feature IFE at seat, streaming IFE to devices , ass well as 2Ku WiFi provisioned by Gogo.  The cabins will also have larger overhead bins installed too, and … [Read more...]

Niki suspends operations

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It seems another part of the Air Berlin fallout has hit the floor, with Niki having to suspend operations as of 14th December. The airline itself is filing for insolvency. Niki Airbus A320 at Zürich Airport (old colours, shot 2012), Image - Economy Class and Beyond It seems that Niki's future was dependant on Lufthansa gaining control of it, and merging it into one … [Read more...]

A Celebratory Trip to Chicago – Why Celebrate?

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Why Celebrate? A Celebratory Trip to Chicago Contents: So, Chicago eh. That's really different. Take the National Express, Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge BA1385 Manchester Airport to London Heathrow T5 - Pick a lounge. Any  Lounge - British Airways Galleries South, Galleries T5B BA295 London Heathrow T5 to Chicago O'Hare … [Read more...]

Eurowings announce a proper business class seat – Introducing BIZclass

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It seems Eurowings is bucking up its game in long haul Business Class, with the airline reavealing its seats. Those who haven't seen the old Lufthansa Business Class seats should look away now. So as you can see - it's the old business class seat. Eurowings is full of puff with this release, calling it BIZ Class Drum roll: Presenting our new BIZclass! Coming soon! … [Read more...]

So, what can BA rustle up for an afternoon tea service in Club Europe?

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So, as I've eluded to in the past, Club Europe's afternoon tea service can be... varible. And by that I mean, variably bad.  Let's take this example of Afternoon Tea service on BA717 between Zürich and London, flown on Saturday. Well, I'll give credit where credit is due... we were handed out nuts And of course, the battery acid that British Airways likes … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zurich

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zürich Airport - a day before a massive lump of snow was dumped on it (much like a lot of Europe today). Pictured here is the class leader and the first commercial flying C Series aircraft - HB-JBA (named Kanton Zürich) as it … [Read more...]

I am too old for this. And too cold

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Good morning from Digbeth Coach Station. Again. You should all know by now that if I'm at Digbeth Coach station at silly o'clock in the morning, there's normally a reason attached to it, involving air travel. And you are right. Although conditions in Birmingham conspired against me. Still, I'm on the road... and I'm heading out for the day. Where? You'll find out … [Read more...]