Economy Class & Beyond

TAP Portugal’s first Airbus A330neo enters final assembly

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The Airbus A330neo has flown as a test frame for some time now. However, the first operator to get the A330neo will be happy - as their plane as entered the final assembly area at Airbus Toulouse. Airbus revealed this in a tweet "Bom dia!" Say hello to @taportugal's first #A330neo currently taking shape at our Toulouse Final Assembly Line. … [Read more...]

Government cancels Electrification upgrades on three rail lines

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Her Majesties Government in its infinite wisdom after years of promising major upgrades three main rail lines by electrifying them - have withdrawn the plans to electrify the lines. Paddington Station. Don't expect to catch an all-electric train between here and Swansea - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The lines affected include: The Midland Main Line … [Read more...]

Introducing Joon by Air France…

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Sometimes I wonder about the airline industry. Today is one of those days, with the Air France launching a new brand called "Joon". Joon Logo - Image, Air France. I'm honestly not making this up. Here's the promo line: Joon is especially aimed at a young working clientele, the millennials (18 to 35 year-olds), whose lifestyles revolve around digital technology. This … [Read more...]

Doughnuts on the Mound – To the Mound and to the Planes! (Travel Technology: Canon 100-400L and lots of planes)

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Doughnuts On The Mound - To the Mound and to the Planes! (with Travel Technology: Using the Canon 100-400L and lots of planes) Editors note: This is a repost, as something was very glitchy with the old post. This should fix it.... In this epic day trip (and it t'was epic) Spotting for the day? Why not? Morning Manoeuvres at Birmingham Airport EI263 Birmingham … [Read more...]

Delta to use Recaro CL3710 seats in economy class aboard their A350s

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Time to turn out attention to the back of the plane - and in particular - Delta's Airbus A350. There's been a lot of fanfare over the Delta One Suite (manufactured by Thompson Aerospace), but not a lot has been mentioned about seating in Economy Class. Step forward Recaro who are supplying their CL3710 seat for Delta. The CL3710 Seat - Image, Economy Class and Beyond … [Read more...]

British Airways add three more routes from London City Airport

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For those of you who fly from London City Airport, there's good news as British Airways prepare to add more routes - this time to Paris Orly, Prague and Reykjavik. British Airways Cityflyer Embaers (and an Airbus A318) at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Lets start with Paris Orly, which is being transferred from London Heathrow to London City … [Read more...]

British Airways finally update their safety video

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There are some thing in the aviation world that have been pretty timeless. One of those things is the old British Airways safety video - which has had so many nips and tucks, it was getting to the point where it needed to be redone. Well - the new video is ready - and here's the directors cut. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCoQwZ9BQ9Q Gone is the bunny and the kids … [Read more...]

Reminder: Travelex Supercard suspended from 24th July

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It's fast coming up to the 24th July. For TravelEx Supercard holders - it's a date some have been dreading, mainly as this is when the Supercard programme for all intents and purposes comes to an end. The TravelEx Supercard was a card that was linked to other cards to commit foreign currency spending with. With the card, you got MasterCard rates on transactions - to say it … [Read more...]