Good morning from Coach 210 at Digbeth Coach station to Heathrow Central. And if you know what the above statement means, you should had worked out I'm on the move again, and beginning my long haul travels. Because it's been way too long since I was in a metal (or carbon fibre tube) across the pond. I'm on a simple two-segment trip - as much as I would like to build a … [Read more...]
Ryanair to buy 75% of LaudaMotion – A new Austrian outpost?
With Laudamotion coming into existence, it seems to have attracted the interests of Ryanair - who are purchasing 75% of the airline in a deal announced today. Laudamotion site header The value of the transaction is worth €50 million. In the first instance, the Ryanair will buy 24.9%, and plans to increase its shareholding subject to EU competition approval. In … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A320 “Green Spirit” landing at Dublin Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A320, painted in the "Green Spirit" livery, which supports Aer Lingus's sponsorship of the Irish National Rugby Team. Aer Lingus operate a fleet of 34 Airbus A320 aircraft - two of which are in the Green Spirit Livery. These aircraft are used on short to medium … [Read more...]
Hello Kitty turns to high speed rail transport – Hello Kitty Shinkansen arriving soon!
On this blog, you may have noticed that I write about Hello Kitty every now and again when it comes to transit matters. This is completely at my own will (and as we know, she's a very business minded kitten. Even if she weighs three apples). Well, Hello Kitty has struck a deal with JR West (West Japan Railway) to bring her to the Shinkansen network. Hello Kitty x JR … [Read more...]
Didn’t get a 26-30 RailCard? Virgin Trains can help – providing you have an avocado….
The recent launch of the "Millennial" railcard (or more properly known as the 26-30 Railcard) has been... a shambles of royal proportions, with the website crashing and no more cards being offered for now. Virgin Trains are have stepped in to help, with an offer you probably can refuse, but you'll need to 1) book at a booking office and 2) bring an Avocado. Didn't bag a … [Read more...]
Hainan Airlines to launch Bejing – Edinburgh and Dublin Service
Hainan Airlines is expanding its operations in the UK and Ireland, with the airline confirming it is to launch operations to Edinburgh (Scotland) and Dublin (Ireland). Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-300 - Image, Hainan Airlines The new routes launch on 12th of June connecting the three cities in a triangle fashion - creating an effective four-times a week … [Read more...]
The 10,000th Boeing 737 rolls out – on target to be delivered to Southwest Airlines
Whilst a lot of us dream of flat beds in the sky, a lot of the time we're travelling in seats in a narrow-bodied tube, on a short-haul flight from A to B. One of those enablers of that style of flying is the Boeing 737 - which today celebrates the 10,000th unit being rolled out of the production line, and on target for delivery. The 10,000th Boeing 737 rolled out - A … [Read more...]
Austrian Airlines completes its long haul Premium Economy rollout
Austrian Airlines has been busy recently adding Premium Economy to its planes. Well, there is good news for the traveller who likes a bit of certainty - as the entire Austrian Airlines long haul fleet have now got Premium Economy seating installed. Austrian Airlines Premium Economy installed aboard a Boeing 777-200ER - Image, Austrian Airlines Currently all 11 aircraft … [Read more...]
First production Embraer E2-190 for Widerøe breaks cover
With the Embraer E2-190 certified by multiple authorities on the same day for serial production and passenger service, we now turn our eyes to the first customer of the type - Widerøe (of Norway) - and their first of the type. This broke cover with the paintwork adorning the aircraft. Almost ready to fly! Our first production E190-E2 moves off the assembly line … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-900ER landing at Dublin Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week landing at Dublin Airport is a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-900ER as it completes its journey from Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines operate a fleet of 15 Boeing 737-900ER (the extended range version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation family). These support the mixed Airbus A320 family and … [Read more...]
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