Lessor Avolon has opened its wallet, placing an order for 90 Airbus Aircraft. The incremental order will be 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo. This incremental order brings Avolon’s total to 79 A330neos and 264 A321neos. The order includes purchase rights for 25 A321neos, and options to purchase a further 15 A330neos. No engine selection was made for the A321neo aircraft, … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways bumps up its Doha-Dublin operation to 17 flights a week
It seems there's a lot of interest in Dublin with airlines, with Qatar Airways bumping up their services to the city. The airline will increase its services to Dublin (which currently has 14 flights a week) to 17 flights a week. The updated flights include: QR045 DEPART DOH 14:55 ARRIVE DUB 19:45 QR045 DEPART DUB 21:15 ARRIVE DOH 07:10 Commences 2nd Deember … [Read more...]
Emirates to launch a third daily service to Mauritius
Emirates is boosting connectivity to Mauritius, with a planned third daily service to the island. The new service will start on 1st December, complementing the existing service operated by double-daily Airbus A380 aircraft. Planned operation is as follows: EK709 DEPART DXB 06:55 ARRIVE MRU 13:40 EK710 DEPART MRU 18:30 ARRIVE DXB 01:10+1 Commences 1st December … [Read more...]
European Union sets the date for its Entry/Exit System to start, whilst jacking up ETIAS costs
For those travelling to Europe from a non-EU country, there's more news dropping about the Entry/Exit System (EES) and European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). Entry/Exit System (EES) For those waiting for EES to start, it will start going live on the 12th October. The EES is an automated system for registering non-EU nationals travelling for a short … [Read more...]
UK Government reclaims the Essex Thameside Franchise – c2c returns to public control
With the UK Government continuing its Great British Railways plans, Essex Thameside operator c2c has returned to public hands. c2c moves into public ownership. Pictured, Rob Mullen, Managing Director of c2c, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander - Image, UK Department for Transport c2c operates the Essex Thameside services from London Fenchurch Street (and sometimes … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 arriving at London Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 arriving at London Heathrow Airport on the south runway as it completes a long-haul journey. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9 … [Read more...]
KLM to add Kittilä, Finland
For those who want to head up to Lapland this winter, KLM is adding a seasonal route between Amsterdam and Kittilä, Finland. KLM will offer a weekly Kittilä. The planned operation is as follows: KL1261 DEPART AMS 12:20 ARRIVE KTT 16:20 KL1262 DEPART KTT 1710 ARRIVE AMS 19:20 Operates between 23rd November 2025 and22nd March 22 2026 Operates Sundays only. Booked … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th July)
For those parents in the United Kingdom, it's the time of the year where annual leave goes down like a stone, summer club costs go through the roof and peak rates apply for holidays. Yes, the summer school break has begun. For the rest of us, we're in a hot July still and past the mid-point of the month. Therefore, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Or … [Read more...]
Delta expands flights from LA to Hong Kong… and Chicago
Earlier this week, Delta Air Lines announced plans to expand its reach at Los Angeles International Airport, with new connectivity to Hong Kong and Chicago. The new Hong Kong flight will operate daily from 6th June 2026, whilst those in Chicago can look forward to three daily flights starting 7th June 2026. The addition of Hong Kong also strengthens the Delta–Korean … [Read more...]
Gulf Air to add further Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air have announced an agreement for the purchase of additional Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline has signed a preliminary agreement for 12 Boeing 787s, with options for a further six. Once finalised, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 widebody jets. Whilst types have not been disclosed or finalised, Gulf Air operates only the … [Read more...]
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