The UK Government and His Majesty's Treasury have announced their latest budget for 2024/2025. Unsurprisingly, aviation is hit with a rise, with Air Passenger Duty (APD) levies to be increased and plans for further rises in 2026. Budget 2024 - Original at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/autumn-budget-2024. Modified for the purpose of this post. How much … [Read more...]
The full Lufthansa Allegris (with First Class) prepares to take flight
Lufthansa has rolled out their Allegris product slowly - but notably, in a three-class configuration. That changes, when the first aircraft fitted with the full four-class product takes flight on the 9th of November. This will mark the first time the full Allegris product has been offered, and the first time Lufthansa Allegris First Class will fly on on long-haul … [Read more...]
SWISS set out its Summer 2025 plans
With the dark winter days now hitting us, SWISS has shone a ray of light, with its Summer 2025 operational plans - and new destinations to boot. From Zurich SWISS will add four new destinations from Zurich for summer 2025. These include: Niš (Serbia) Heringsdorf (Germany) Montpellier (France) Dubrovnik (Croatia). In the high summer months of July and … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: AY841 Helsinki Vantaa to Stockholm Bromma with NoRRA (Economy Class) – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
AY841 Helsinki Vantaa to Stockholm Bromma with NoRRA (Economy Class) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Flights on ATR Turboprop aren't normally much to write about. This one... is a little different. With a bit of a TOGA to boot (and not the clothing kind). … [Read more...]
Riyadh Air signs for 60 Airbus A321neo
Start-up carrier Riyadh Air continues to add to its order list, this time placing a firm order with Airbus for 60 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The order for the 60 A321neo aircraft was signed at at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone for Riyadh Air as it moves from a startup to an operational airline. The signing ceremony was … [Read more...]
Airbus delivers the first A321XLR to Iberia
It's a big day for Airbus, as it delivers its first passenger-ready Airbus A321XLR to Iberia. This is the first of the A321XLR family- the extended long-range variant of the Airbus A320 family, with it able to fly up to 4,700nm - a 15% increase on the current A321LR. The newly delivered A321XLR to Iberia seats 182 passengers in a two-class layout with lie-flat … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Back to Helsinki Airport and the Finnair Schengen Lounge – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
Back to Helsinki Airport and the Finnair Schengen Lounge Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore It's too early in the morning. Therefore, it must be time for me to get out of the hotel and back to Helsinki Airport and try the new Finnair Lounge. … [Read more...]
The end of the Euston Rush….? Nah.
For those of you who have had... the misfortune of going through London Euston Station - you'll fully know of "The Euston Rush". Euston Station Exterior - Image, Network Rail Those who have not experienced it - in simple terms - Euston station has an extremely bad habit of leaving the announcement of which platform any train is going to depart from until 10 to 15 … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport – Taking the Long Way to Singapore
The Holiday Inn, Helsinki Airport Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Time for another night stop, this time at a Holiday Inn near Helsinki Vantaa Airport. Is it worth staying near the airport, or is a city stay more appropriate? … [Read more...]
LATAM to add further Boeing 787-9 aircraft to its fleet
Whilst Boeing is having more than a bad time of things, there's one little glimmer of light in its commercial aircraft sales - with LATAM placing an order, with options. LATAM Boeing 787-9 - Rendering, The Boeing Company. Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group have announced a purchase of 10 787 Dreamliners with options for five more aircraft. As the region's largest 787 … [Read more...]
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