Economy Class & Beyond

FAA on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7: power it off

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Well if it isn't Apple removing headphone sockets, the other big headline in the mobile technology world is Samsung and the cases of the batteries failing in the Note 7. It's raised more than a few eyebrows to say the least - with the US FAA taking an interest and issuing the following advice: In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy … [Read more...]

Norwegian adds Barcelona to the USA

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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.

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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

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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

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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…

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... 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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]