It's Saturday, so its time to place your luggage in the overhead bin, stow your tray table and bring your seat to the upright position as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, it's off to Japan with All Nippon Airways as they update their in-flight safety video aboard their planes (featuring their new uniforms). https://www.youtube.com/embed/DfTTr26bWWE I've got … [Read more...]
The Airbus pivot bin – coming soon!
Earlier, I looked at the Boeing Space Bin. Well, it would be unsurprising if Airbus didn't respond - and they have with the Airbus Pivot bin. Originally announced in September 2014, this is a line fit/retrofit product that can be installed aboard the A320 family aircraft. Here's the rendering: Airbus Pivot Bin aboard the A320neo - Rendering Airbus But how does it … [Read more...]
Etihad and American Airlines increase codeshare flights
Whilst the ding-dong fight between the Middle East Three (Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways) versus the US3 (American, Delta and United) continues - it's business as usual between American Airlines and Etihad Airways, who have announced more codeshare flights. American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Las Vegas - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Etihad Airways Boeing … [Read more...]
Vueling offers €10 off if you book by its App
Low Cost Carrier Vueling is offering a little discount for those of you who book through it's app, with €10 off a booking. So to get €10 off, you will need to book your Vueling flight on: The Apple iOS App The Android App Through the mobile portal at http://m.vueling.com And use the voucher code MOVIL10 This is valid on single flights and return flights. … [Read more...]
10 Years of flight for the Airbus A380
Today marks the 10th Anniversary of the Airbus A380 - the double-decker superjumbo plane taking to the air for the first time, and the 8th year the A380 has been in commercial service. British Airways A380 at Heathrow, Image Economy Class and Beyond Emirates A380 taxing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. British Airways Airbus A380 at Heathrow - … [Read more...]
Finnair introduces “Light” fares between the Europe and Finland
Finnair has joined the party when it comes to unbundling their fares, with the introduction of Light Fares. So here we go again, with another airline unbundling its offering its luggage away. Light fares are live between Finland, within Finland, Scandinavia and the Baltic's currently. Light fares will go live on the 5th May for all Finnair destinations between … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, coming in on a wet day is a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER at Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom. Singapore Airlines have 25 Boeing 777-300ERs in their long haul fleet, with a total of 59 Boeing 777 family aircraft (spread across the Boeing 777-200, 777-200ER, 777-300 and … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i
It's Saturday again - so please bring your seat into the upright position, stow your tray table and ensure your luggage is in the overhead bin or under your seat as we go to this week's safety video. This weekend, it's time to head to the long-haul fleet of Lufthansa, and safety aboard their Boeing 747-8i aircraft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dx60zMgrP8c It's a mix … [Read more...]
United juggles its fleet, signs on for Boeing 777-300ERs
United Airlines updated its first quarter guidance yesterday, and whilst there was talk of profit, there was also some interesting news about the fleet movements in the airline. United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER landing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The biggest note of interest is that United will swap 10 of its 787 orders for 10 Boeing 777-300ER … [Read more...]
Japanese Maglev train breaks the 600km/h speed barrier
The quest for faster train travel continues with JR Central taking their Superconducting Maglev Train to 603kmh (or roughly 374.6mh). The L0 Test Shinkasen - Image, JR Central/Yamanashi Linear Museum via Twitter 603km/h... that's pretty hard to imagine. Let's put this into context verses "conventional" rail The UK InterCity 125 = 125mph / 201km/h The US … [Read more...]
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