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Norwegian adds Barcelona to the USA

08/09/2016 by Kevincm

a large airplane on a runway

In their relentless path to add more lines to a map, Norwegian Air Shuttle are opening up new routes between the Spain and the USA. Norwegian Boeing 787 - Image, Norwegian Air Shuttle. Released under CC3.0. The new Transatlantic operation will be starting in June 2017, will connect Barcelona to Los Angeles, Newark International, Oakland.  Ft Lauderdale will join … [Read more...]

The latest Apple releases…. and some thoughts.

07/09/2016 by Kevincm

a group of cell phones

I know a lot of my readers like their Apple devices (as well as Android devices... and the odd few of you who use Windows Phone - yes... I see you), so I'd thought I'd share some of my thoughts from today's Apple announcements. Apple Watch Series 2 Apple Watch Series 2 - Image, Apple. I'm going to be blunt - I know of many who use wearable technology. For me... I'm … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines signs for 10 more A350-900s

07/09/2016 by Kevincm

Vietnam Airways Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus

Vietnam Airlines continues its plans for expansion, with the airline signing a memorandum of understanding (a prelude to the actual order) for 10 more Airbus A350-900s. Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus Vietnam Airlines currently operate a fleet of 4 Airbus A350-900 aircraft currently, with a further 10 to arrive. Should the Memorandum of Understanding … [Read more...]

Another Southern Railway Strike… and commuters aren’t happy

07/09/2016 by Kevincm

Southern Class 377 Electrostar arriving at Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Southern Railway - a brand of Govia Thameslink Railway - is having to go through the pain of another strike between the 7th and 8th September 2016. Southern Railway Class 377 Electrostar arriving at Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond There are closures along the Southern network (along with the cuts made when Southern pulled 341 services a day earlier this … [Read more...]

The cost of Delta’s IT outage…

06/09/2016 by Kevincm

Delta Boeing 767-300 from Heathrow Tower - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

... a cool $100 million Dollars! Delta Boeing 767-300 from the Heathrow Control Tower - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Delta have released its numbers for August  and sadly, there was going to be a hit with 2,300 cancellations over three days. Delta states: In addition, the outage Delta suffered in August resulted in 2,300 cancelled flights over a three day … [Read more...]

London City Airport resumes operations

06/09/2016 by Kevincm

London City Airport

It some minor good news, the protesters have been removed from London City Airport, and the runway is now re-opened to traffic. In a post on Twitter, the airport states: Runway is now open, we apologise for inconvenience caused this morning. Passengers are advised to check with airline for latest flight info. — London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) September 6, … [Read more...]

London City Airport runway closed due to protesters on the runway

06/09/2016 by Kevincm

London City Airport

It seems runway invasions are the flavour of the month, with London City Airport's runway being closed due to a protest. The protesters managed to bypass the security areas, and gain access to the runway. In a series of Tweets, London City Airport explains the current situation Runway is currently closed due to protestors on site. Police are present and we'll … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific prepares to upgrade North American Routes

05/09/2016 by Kevincm

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

Cathay Pacific - in a sign of market confidence - is preparing to upgrade its two of its North American routes. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond First up is the Boston operation. The service currently four days a week - this  will be uprated to a daily service, operating against the following timetable: CX812 … [Read more...]

Ryanair calls for new runways… at all London Airports

05/09/2016 by Kevincm

a plane on the runway

You've got to admit - Ryanair's CEO - Michael O'Leary does make give some interesting press quotes. And of course, by intresting - I mean sometimes downright outlandish. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 in Boeing/Ryanair Colours departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond However, the latest call by Michael O'Leary goes along a thought I've had since the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Connection Embraer E170

04/09/2016 by Kevincm

Delta Connection Embraer E170 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, on final approach to Chicago O'Hare is a Delta Connection Embraer E-170 in landing configuration - operated by Shuttle America. Shuttle America operates a fleet of 14 Embarer E-170s for Delta Connection/Delta Shuttle - along with 16 Embarer E175s. These operate in a two class configuration … [Read more...]

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