Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa grows its European Network with more destinations

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It seems Lufthansa is looking beyond its traditional destinations in Europe to new destinations for the winter 2017/2018 season - with the announcement of three new routes from Frankfurt to short-medium haul destinations, and the conversion of three more routes into year-round operation. Romanian destinations are in the spotlight, with the airline starting up services to … [Read more...]

British Airways Mixed Fleet Crew suspends strike… for now

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I haven't written much about the British Airways strikes recently - mainly as the airline has had something else on its mind to fix. But it seems that Unite is suspending the upcoming Mixed Fleet strike action according to the BBC. British Airways Airbus A320 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Around ,900 staff had been due to walk out for this … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at Heathrow

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It's Sunday, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing into Heathrow Airport after a long transatlantic flight is a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with winglets. United Airlines operate a fleet of 35 Boeing 767-300ERs, used primarily on their long haul routes, crossing the Atlantic as well as operating to South Americas. This frame - … [Read more...]

Pleasure and Business – My Calf Muscles hurt…

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Pleasure and Business -  My Calf Muscles hurt... In this adventure... Pleasure and Business Mixing things together (again) Off to Heathrow Cathay Pacific Lounge and the American Airlines Lounges AA47 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, Main Cabin Extra aboard a 787 US Immigration Adventures Intercontinental Chicago North Michigan Avenue Deep Dish … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific sign for seven more A321 aircraft

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Cebu Pacific of the Philippines are filling their fleet, with a follow-on order from Airbus for seven Airbus A321 aircraft. Cebu Pacific Airbus A321 - Rendering, Airbus The seven extra planes are on top of an existing order for 32 Airbus A321neo aircraft. Cebu Pacific will be targeting these planes to operate on its domestic and regional operations. The extra planes … [Read more...]

Dear UK: Go and Vote

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This is a special message for those in the United Kingdom who are registered to vote in today's General Election. And it's a simple message. GO AND VOTE! Today's the day to head to the polling station and vote! We all have a duty to make sure our voice is heard today - and with the political elite deciding that we need to judge who leads Brexit, the economy, social … [Read more...]

Pleasure and Business – Pulling homeward

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Pleasure and Business - Pulling homeward In this adventure... Pleasure and Business Mixing things together (again) Off to Heathrow Cathay Pacific Lounge and the American Airlines Lounges AA47 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare, Main Cabin Extra aboard a 787 US Immigration Adventures Intercontinental Chicago North Michigan Avenue Deep Dish Pizza … [Read more...]

Ryanair increases check-in window time… for those who reserve seats

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Ryanair is changing its check in window again for those who have brought reserved seats already. And it's going to be a long check-in window. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 preparing to depart Birmingham Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond The majority of us when travelling legacy carriers are used to reserving seats way in advanced to select the perfect seat (or in most … [Read more...]

Apple WWDC Announcements (new toys and new operating systems)

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I know a lot of my readers worship Apple products and use them daily. With the latest superpresentation from Apple at their World Wide Developers Conference - let's look at what the fruit based company can empty our wallets with. First up, let's talk hardware. Apple iMac The iMac's are getting a speed bump Intel Kaby Lake CPU's being installed, and 4k/21" iMac and … [Read more...]