Yesterday, Emirates took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. We now have confirmation of the first route the new aircraft will serve, as well as a date. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates. And yes, it's Edinburgh that will be the launch destination, with services commencing on the 3rd of January 2025. The service to Edinburgh was relaunched on the … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Into the USA and the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont
Into the USA and the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont There and Back Again Gosh. It's a little early in the morning to be in Chicago. Time to see how fast I can clear the formalities to enter the USA. It's also time to try a "new to me" hotel... with airport views... … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (MAIN CABIN) – There and Back Again
AA99 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (MAIN CABIN) There and Back Again What's this elbow in my side? Oh. Eight hours of this ahead? Wonderful. Nothing like a long-haul economy-class flight. … [Read more...]
Emirates takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It's taken long enough, but the first Airbus A350 for Emirates has been delivered to the airline. The first aircraft - A6-EXA - will be one amongst many with the airline due to take delivery of 65 A350 aircraft over the course of the next few years. According to the airline, the delivery also marks the first new aircraft type to join the Emirates fleet since 2008 - … [Read more...]
Etihad announces ten new routes… with a lot of Airbus A321LR action
After playing secret squirrel for a week, Etihad Airways has announced its planned expansion, with 10 new destinations joining the network. Etihad Airbus A350-1000 landing at Chicago O'Hare. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. They are: Algiers: The capital of Algeria. Atlanta: The state capital of Georgia, Atlanta in the USA Chiang Mai: Northern … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo taxiing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo taxiing at Stockholm Arlanda Airport, as it heads out to its next destination. Scandinavian Airlines operates a fleet of 43 Airbus A320neo. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and Airbus A321LR in its single-aisle mainline … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd November
It's that time of the week when we duck in from Storm Bert and look at some of the headlines that have passed over the email and desk feed. Yes - It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It snowed on Colmore Row - Central Birmingham. Trip Report: There and Back Again Yes. The writing machine has been working semi-overtime on getting this out of the front … [Read more...]
British Airways confirms benefits for flying Aer Lingus on Transatlantic routes
After yesterday's announcement from Aer Lingus that changes are afoot, British Airways has confirmed how they will impact their Executive Club members. According to the airline, you can collect Avios on applicable fares, as well as Tier Points when crossing the Atlantic (which has been in place is April). For travellers flying between the USA, Canada, Mexico, Europe and … [Read more...]
Norse Atlantic Airways to launch Stockholm to Bangkok
For those wanting to escape the cold confines of Stockholm, there's good news from Norse Atlantic Airways who are planning to start a service to Bangkok. The new route will start on 29 October 2025. It will operate between Stockholm Arlanda and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays. As usual, passengers will fly on a Norse Boeing 787-9 … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges at Heathrow T3 – There and Back Again
Lounge Stop - Cathay Pacific (Business Class) and American Airlines (Flagship Business) There and Back Again It's still silly o'clock in the morning. It must be time to head for breakfast in a lounge. But which one? So many choices in Heathrow Terminal 3... … [Read more...]
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