Economy Class & Beyond

Election 2015: Time to vote…

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It's 7th of May (at the time of writing). If you're registered to vote in the UK - and haven't done so by proxy or by postal voting, it's time to get out of the house and to the polling station. Today is a day where we the public have a chance to voice our opinion about the political elite, and if your local representative is doing a good enough job... or not. That … [Read more...]

Election 2015: Ryanair calls for scrapping Air Passenger Duty

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With the dizzying climax of the UK General Election coming soon - as the UK members of the public go to the polls tomorrow, Ryanair has dropped this lovely advert in, with a cheeky reminder to vote for anyone against Air Passenger Duty Here's the advert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofo-oCvbYVQ Sadly, whilst the matter of Air Passenger Duty in the UK is becoming … [Read more...]

American Airlines 787’s next destination: Chicago to Tokyo Narita

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The fledgling American Airlines 787 fleet continues to spread its wings, with another route to the Far East. American Airlines will be switching over its Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo Nartia airport from a Boeing 777-200ER to a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from the 18th August 2015 . The route will operate five days a week, based on the following timetable: AA153 DEPART ORD … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A330-300

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, lining up for departure at Madrid Barajas airport is an Iberia Airbus A330-300, heading off for a long haul destination somewhere in the world. Iberia operate a fleet of eight Airbus A330-300 aircraft, with a fleet of Airbus A330-200s to follow to replace the existing Airbus A340-300 … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – All Nippon Airlines

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]