Economy Class & Beyond

EASA approves the Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

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The Airbus A321XLR project took another big step forward, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issuing the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Airbus A321XLR Test Aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney engines taking off - Image, Airbus This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in … [Read more...]

American Airlines plans further routes from Chicago O’Hare

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American Airlines is to add nine new destinations out of Chicago O'Hare for 2025. International connections For those wanting international travel, American Airlines is adding a direct service to Naples, Italy. This follows the recently announced service to Madrid. Both of these routes will utilise a Boeing 787-8. Closer to home, the airline will also serve Halifax, … [Read more...]

Viasat to deliver In-Flight Connectivity upgrade for AeroMexico

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Aeromexico has selected Viasat to Upgrade In-Flight Connectivity for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The new solution will replace the existing solutions installed aboard the Aeromexico Boeing 787s.  The fleet and upgrade comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight Boeing 787-8s and nine Boeing  787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first, and installation for … [Read more...]

WestJet to link Halifax to Amsterdam

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WestJet is planning to open a new link between Canada and The Netherlands, with a route Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new service will operate through the airline’s 2025 summer schedule, with up to six times weekly service beginning 29th May 2025. This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and … [Read more...]

Miles and More Members can now earn frequent flyer status on ITA Airways

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The Borgification of ITA Airways continues apace, with Miles & More members being able to earn Points for their frequent flyer status on ITA Airways flights in addition to miles. Passengers can earn Points, Qualifying Points and – in Business Class – HON Circle Points when flying ITA Airways The number of Points is awarded on ITA Airways flights according to the same … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet

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Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have announced an expanded codeshare agreement between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The two airlines will be co-located at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3, where Virgin Atlantic will partner with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), to support … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait… Terminal 3? – Miles to Bucharest

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TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait... Terminal 3? Miles to Bucharest Every journey has a beginning. It seems a lot of mine are in the middle of the night. Join me as I leave the Midlands and head into the wonder of Heathrow Airport at 6am in the morning, pondering why I never get enough sleep the night before a flight of any sorts.  … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport as it is turned around for the return flight to Doha (with a flyDubai Boeing 737 hiding behind it). Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 28 active A320 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing … [Read more...]