Economy Class & Beyond

Review 2014: January to March

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As we come to the end of the year, its time to look back at 2014 in the world of Economy Class and Beyond (and GhettoIFE), as I take a look at some of the events that have helped shape the year. In the first of the reviews, I'm going to look between January and April January Delta adds more 717 routes American Airlines decide on their new tail... something I'm still … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus A330-300

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing out of Chicago O'Hare Airport for the long trip back to Ireland is an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 Aer Lingus operates 7 Airbus A330 aircraft - 3 of the A330-200 subtype and three of the A330-300 type (as shown in the picture), operating services from Dublin to the United States of … [Read more...]

UPDATE 3 – BREAKING/DEVELOPING: Air Asia QZ8501 reported missing

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A bit of unwelcome news at this late hour - and that is Indonesia Air Asia flight QZ8501 operating a flight from Surabaya-Juanda International to Singapore Changi has been reported missing according to Sky News as well as BBC News. CNBC states: Transport Ministry official Hadi Mustofa said the aircraft, flight number QZ8501, lost contact with the Jakarta air traffic control … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Shenzhen Airlines

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It's time to stow your luggage in the overhead bin, stow your tray table, and bring your seat into the upright position as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, it's Shenzhen Airlines who are going for the cute charm of kids to show off safety aboard their aircraft: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIGmGf_rCFY Well, it's a bit different (but not as original as … [Read more...]

TAM to head off to Toronto via New York

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TAM Airlines is to head for further north than the United States of America, and over the border into Canada - with the announcement of a service to commence from Sao Paulo to Toronto Pearson Airport - via New York JFK. TAM Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow Airport The route will operate as a tag-on/fifth freedom flight, operating five days a week via New York JFK … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas!

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Well, the 25th December has come around again - indicating it is Christmas Day. For those of you have travelled many miles to be your loved ones, I hope you made it to where you need to be for this time of the year, celebrating the time of year. For those of you who enjoy life in the air, may your seat be comfortable, and your snacks be warm. Just don't decorate your seat … [Read more...]

United adds Chicago to Rome for the summer

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Even as we slip toward Christmas, airlines are firming up their Summer 2015 planes - and no, it's not that far away no matter how far we want it to be. United Airlines will be adding a daily service from Chicago O'Hare International to Rome Fiumicino Airport for summer months. The service will operate between 4th June  and 23rd September 2015 according to the … [Read more...]

Finnair offers cheap Business Class (and economy) fares to Asia

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For those of you who want to head off to Asia, a good option to consider would be Finnair who are running a sale to Asia in their Business class cabin. Finnair Airbus A330 - Image Economy Class and Beyond Asia is on sale with the following fares up for grabs: Bangkok £1,499 Chongqing £1,199 Delhi £1,299 Hong Kong £1,799 Krabi £1,299 Phuket £1,299 Seoul £1,499 Tokyo … [Read more...]