Economy Class & Beyond

SNCF opens up two new high speed lines

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SNCF has been busy, and yesterday formally launched two new extensions of the LGV Atlantique for it's TGV Network (we don't talk about the rebrand on this blog). The new extensions of course have wonderful names - LGV Bretagne-Pays de la Loire connecting Le Mans to Rennes - LGV Sud Europe Atlantique connecting Tours to Bordeaux. LIVE | Momentanément aux commandes du … [Read more...]

US Government lifts Electronics Ban for Abu Dhabi to USA departures

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It seems logic is beginning to prevail, with the Electronics ban being lifted between Abu Dhabi and US destinations - allowing Etihad passengers to carry their laptops, cameras, tablets and large electronic items in their hand luggage. The US Transportation Security Administration and Department of Transport lifted the ban yesterday, with EY171 to New York being the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art: Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Departing Dublin

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It's Sunday again, and it's time for some more airplane art. This week, in honour of Donuts on the Mound/Donut Fly-in event yesterday - well what else could it be? It's an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 as it takes off from Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus operates seven Airbus A330-300s in its long haul fleet - supplemented by four A330-200s and four leased Boeing 757-200s. The … [Read more...]

It’s why I fly – Community

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Today gave me a realisation of one of the reason why I love taking to the air and travelling to places. It's people and community that make the aviation hobby - or the #avgeek hobby the a lot of the fun that it is. Today, I went to Dublin for a fly-in, doughnuts and plane watching. Whilst that may sound boring to some of you - that wasn't all the reason for me to go. … [Read more...]

British Airways calls in Qatar Airways to help during the upcoming strike

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It seems that the talk of Qatar Airways coming to help British Airways has come to pass, with the first few planes en-route from Doha to London Heathrow. Qatar Airways Airbus A321 at Doha Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The first three planes have been identified have already taken off, en-route to London by FlightRadar24. 3 Qatar Airways A320 en route to … [Read more...]

China Airlines to restart Taipei to London Route

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It seems that China Airlines are plotting their return to London, with bookings opening for its new direct service between Taipei Taoyuan and London Gatwick. China Airlines Airbus A350 - Image, Airbus China Airlines are planning to return to London, but will use Gatwick instead of Heathrow as its gateway to the city. The route will operate four times a week, based on … [Read more...]

Heathrow to open a fitness studio…

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Sometimes going through the airport can feel like a fast cardio work out if you're running late for you flight (or running off the plane so you get home faster). For those who have lazed their way to the airport, or need to keep fit whilst at the airport Heathrow Airport and FlyFit are teaming up to bring a fitness studio at the airport. The studio space will be located … [Read more...]

Enter the “I wrote 5000 posts to win 5000 Avios” Prize Draw!!!

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So we're at that point where I'm now past the 5000 post marker, and going into the distance. So that means its time to give something away. So I need 5000 of something to give away. It can't be luggage tags (the postal cost will bankrupt me) or Remove before Flight Keyrings (that'll double bankrupt me), or the entire contents of the Boeing and Airbus shops (maybe pencils … [Read more...]

50% Bonus on Avios Purchases

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If you need to boost your collection of Avios, now might be the time to buy as British Airways is offering a 50% bonus on Avios purchases. British Airways Avios bonus sale - Image, British Airways The bonus offer runs from 26 June 00:01 hr BST and 30 June 2017 23:59 hr BST. Some example prices: 5,000 Avios + 2,500 … [Read more...]

SpiceJet signs for Lift by EnCore Tourist Class Seats

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One of the up and coming seats I've been keeping an eye on is the series of seats manufactured by Lift by EnCore. Well it seems there is fruit from launching the seat last year at Aircraft Interiors Expo - with SpiceJet of India to furnish their new fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft with the Lift by Encore Tourist Class seat. LIFT by Encore Boeing 737 Seat, Down the … [Read more...]