Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Airplane Art – Delta Connection Embraer E170

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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...]

Lufthansa to offer TSA PreCheck!

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Lufthansa is continuing to innovate on the ground, with the announcement that the airline will be participating in the US TSA's PreCheck programme. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond TSA's PreCheck programme as you're all aware is the expedited screening programme in the USA for trusted passengers, allowing you to pass through … [Read more...]

Thai Airways take delivery of their first A350

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Thai Airways have taken delivery of their newest plane type to their fleet - an Airbus A350-900. Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 at Toulouse - Image, Airbus This is the first of twelve Airbus A350s that will join the fleet (split between four firm orders and eight aircraft leases). The airline continue to name their aircraft - this one called "Wichian Buri" (a district … [Read more...]

Finnair to offer WiFi aboard the Airbus shorthaul fleet

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Finnair have partnered with ViaSat to deploy in-flight WiFi for its short-haul fleet, and adding some more WiFi to the skies. Finnair Airbus A320 - Image, Finnair The installation of the hardware to enable in-flight WiFi will commence in May 2017, with a target completion of June 2018. The ViaSat solution will be deployed to Finnair's A320 family fleet - a total of … [Read more...]

British Airways cancels half of its London City to JFK services

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British Airways have wielded their axe again on services - this time focusing on the London City Airport to New York JFK service. British Airways with the plan to remove of BA3/4 from the network. British Airways Airbus A318 operating BA1 at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond British Airways currently operate two flights from London City Airport … [Read more...]

Please keep your seat belts on… (UA880 diverts due to turbulence)

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It seems there's been another case of heavy turbulence in the skies affecting a United Airlines flight - forcing it to divert to Shannon earlier today. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with Winglets taking off from Heathrow, Image Economy Class and Beyond Flight UA880 was operating a route from Houston Intercontinental to London Heathrow - where it experienced heavy … [Read more...]

More Turkish Airlines cuts – Long Haul Services face frequency reductions

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It seems that Turkish Airlines have more cuts to services lined up - this time affecting their long haul operations. Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The long haul programme takes a haircut this time, with services to Boston, Houston, Islamabad, Miami, Osaka-Kansai, Sao Paulo/Buenos Aires taking frequency … [Read more...]

Want to transit through Qatar/Doha? That’s an Extra QAR35 please….

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If you're planning to transit through the State of Qatar, it's going to be a little more expensive, as Doha Airport (or Hamad International Airport) is seeking to impose a 35 Qatari riyal fee. Wanna see this BearLamp? If you're transiting or leaving Hamad International Airport in Doha - it's going to cost you QAR35! The Passenger Facility Charge of QAR35 (About … [Read more...]