It seems sale season is in full swing with Virgin Atlantic joining the party. Like the British Airways sale, the main sale runs to the 25th September, with availability limited on various routes. There is also availability in Upper Class cabin on some routes - with different end dates to the Upper Class sale. I've noted them down for you in the notes section after each area … [Read more...]
JAL to refurb its 777-300ER’s and 767’s
Japan Airlines is preparing to refit some its planes to improve passenger comfort. Firstly, the fleet of thirteen 777-300ER's will have new seats installed in all four cabins (First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy). The new configuration will be set out as: 8 first class seats - Changes to be confirmed but will "retain the qualities of the current JAL Suite … [Read more...]
Post Olympic long-haul sales are starting to hit….
Well in a move to get people flying after the 30th Olympiad, it seems that fare sale season has hit, with cheap fares loaded on long haul routes from London to the USA (with me looking at London - Chicago Routes): Currently those on sale have about £30 - £70 off with the following groupings taking part: AirFrance/Delta/KLM British Airways/American … [Read more...]
United reveals more of the interior of its new 787
As Ethiopian Airlines get used to flying their 787, United Airlines turn is coming up very shortly to fly the new aircraft. So to celebrate "Changes that you think you might like" with the 787, United have posted a set of pictures on UnitedHub showing off their new aircraft. Firstly - the beauty shot: BusinessFirst Cabin BusinessFirst seat in relax … [Read more...]
Qatar announces three new services – Chicago, Belgrade and Warsaw
Qatar Airways is on an expansion run with three new services up, with two European services and one service to the United States of America. The two new European services will serve Belgrade and Warsaw Belgrade will be operated 3 times weekly with a stopover in Ankara (Turkey) Warsaw will operate 4 times weekly direct to Doha These services will operated with an … [Read more...]
UK Railway fares on the way up… again
In what should come as no surprise to any user of the UK Rail network, prices are on the rise again. The proposed average rise in England will be inflation plus 3% (based on the Retail Price Index in July 2012 at 3.2% + 3%) gives an average rise of 6.2% across most services in England as well as cross border services into Wales and Scotland. Services within Scotland will … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic to swap A340’s for A330’s on the London – Washington Route
Virgin Atlantic is preparing to swap out Airbus 340's for Airbus A330's on its London Heathrow to Washington DC route. Flights VS21 and VS22 are the ones to be changed: VS021 DEPART LHR 11:30 ARRIVE IAD 16:10 VS022 DEPART IAD 19:35 ARRIVE LHR 06:55+1 Booked Equipment: Airbus A330-300 Equipment booked from: 28/10/2012 The switch-over has happen a good five months … [Read more...]
And the 3rd Operator to receive a Boeing 787 is…
...Ethiopian Airlines. Image - The Boeing Company. The first delivery of 10 787-8 was received by Ethiopian Airlines from Boeing on in a ceremony at Seattle on 14 August, making it Ethiopian airlines the 3rd Airline to own and operate the Boeing 787 aircraft. ANA and Japan Airlines were the first airlines to operate the 787, with Air India and United Airlines … [Read more...]
Homeward bound
Another great flight with BA's LCY service. However, it's time to leave the wonder that is business class travel and begin the long trek home. Oh, and a trip to the supermarket too... … [Read more...]
Greetings from JFKT7 – BA Terraces
Well as this trip beginning to draw to close, it has had its low points (the Mac going bang, the memory card with most of BA1's images going missing and the EOS deciding it liked dirt rather that pictures... and oh yes, screaming kids on BA1), but life isn't that bad as I learned: Ear plugs help with screaming kids Computers can be repaired without costing the … [Read more...]
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