Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to use Recaro CL3710 seats in economy class aboard their A350s

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Time to turn out attention to the back of the plane - and in particular - Delta's Airbus A350. There's been a lot of fanfare over the Delta One Suite (manufactured by Thompson Aerospace), but not a lot has been mentioned about seating in Economy Class. Step forward Recaro who are supplying their CL3710 seat for Delta. The CL3710 Seat - Image, Economy Class and Beyond … [Read more...]

British Airways add three more routes from London City Airport

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For those of you who fly from London City Airport, there's good news as British Airways prepare to add more routes - this time to Paris Orly, Prague and Reykjavik. British Airways Cityflyer Embaers (and an Airbus A318) at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Lets start with Paris Orly, which is being transferred from London Heathrow to London City … [Read more...]

British Airways finally update their safety video

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There are some thing in the aviation world that have been pretty timeless. One of those things is the old British Airways safety video - which has had so many nips and tucks, it was getting to the point where it needed to be redone. Well - the new video is ready - and here's the directors cut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCoQwZ9BQ9Q Gone is the bunny and the kids … [Read more...]

Reminder: Travelex Supercard suspended from 24th July

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It's fast coming up to the 24th July. For TravelEx Supercard holders - it's a date some have been dreading, mainly as this is when the Supercard programme for all intents and purposes comes to an end. The TravelEx Supercard was a card that was linked to other cards to commit foreign currency spending with. With the card, you got MasterCard rates on transactions - to say it … [Read more...]

London tip: Ride By Bus

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A lot of tourists and locals default transportation method is a simple one: head for the Tube  But if you have time.. do yourself a favour and take the bus.  Whilst the Underground is great getting from A to B - you're missing out a lot of the city and it's sights.  Holborn Baker Street Kings College The Thames from Waterloo Bridge.  In … [Read more...]

Doughnuts On The Mound – Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin

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Doughnuts On The Mound - Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin In this epic day trip (and it t'was epic) Spotting for the day? Why not? Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport Donughts on the Mound... and a LOT of planes Back to Dublin Airport EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Cheap ride home sir? … [Read more...]

British Airways to add winter ski routes from Manchester

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It seems British Airways really wants to make its Cityflyer operation earn its keep over the weekends, with the announcement the airline is to operate flights from Manchester to winter ski destinations. British Airways CityFlyer Embraer E-190 at Birmingham  Airport Manchester will have a weekend service, operating to Salzburg in Austria and Chambery in France, operating … [Read more...]

Doughnuts On The Mound – Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport

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Doughnuts On The Mound - Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport In this epic day trip (and it t'was epic) Spotting for the day? Why not? Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport Donughts on the Mound... and a LOT of planes Back to Dublin Airport EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Cheap ride home sir? … [Read more...]