Economy Class & Beyond

Scoot to Scoot over to Hong Kong

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Scoot - the long haul low cost operation of Singapore Airlines - is to launch a service to Hong Kong. Initially the service will operate 5 days a week before going daily at a later date. Timings are slightly variable, and are listed below Between 15th November 2013 and 11th December 2013 TZ220 DEPART SIN 01:30 ARRIVE HKG 05:25 Operates Wednesday, Friday, Sunday TZ220 … [Read more...]

Airbus rakes the orders in from China, launches a new A330

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It's been a busy day for Airbus at the Aviation Expo - China 2013, with a bucket full of orders - and the launch of a new Airbus A330. Let's start with the orders, with the action firmly on the smaller members of the Airbus family - the A320 Family BOC Aviation have placed an additional order for 25 Airbus A320 family aircraft, split between 13 A320ce0 (current engine … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to operate a 747-8i on Frankfurt to Chicago run…

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This is one just for Lucky, but also for those who like Lufthansa, with the announcement that German airline will be swapping a plane on its Frankfurt - Chicago Route. The plane swap will be from the currently operated Boeing 747-400 to the new Boeing 747-8I. The timetable remains the same for this route, with the changed flight below: LH430 DEPART FRA 10:35 ARRIVE ORD … [Read more...]

Delta and Virgin Atlantic combine LHR-JFK timetable

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Yesterday, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic were granted anti-trust immunity, allowing their Trans-Atlantic joint venture to commence. Their first announcement once confirmed was to harmonies the Delta and Virgin Atlantic London Heathrow to New York-JFK timetable, with the following coming into effect from 30th March 2014 London Heathrow - New York JFK DEPART … [Read more...]

GhettoIFE giveaway: Lufthansa Rubber Duck

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For some, these are like gold-dust. Seriously. The only things more converted that these in the aviation world are the Rimowa Amenity Kits. What am I talking about? The Lufthansa First Class Terminal Rubber Ducks Now, I won this from Lucky at TravelMagic (who landed it on my head too. A Lucky shot there indeed - stop the groaning down the back) for guessing an answer … [Read more...]

American Airlines prepares intensive A321 operation, withdrawal of 767-200s

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American Airlines has been adjusting its timetable in the background, with plans afoot to replace the existing Boeing 767-200 aircrafh which operate the New York to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Miami. The current last dates the Boeing 767-200 operation depend on the route according to Airlineroute - http://airlineroute.net/2013/09/22/aa-76232b-s14/ : - AA179/020 New York … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Dash8-Q400

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Brussels Airlines Dash8-Q400 Turboprop (owned and operated by FlyBe) at Brussels National Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

Homeward from Brussels

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As I now deflate from another trip, it's always good to look back and reflect on a good weekend. And yes, there's a trip report coming in the future (give me a week or so to put it together though!). However, I'm going to say something that might shock people. Brussels Airlines shorthaul with B.Lite fares is very LCC'ish - except when they operate it on Dash8 … [Read more...]

Brussels Airport – Take 2

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Good evening from Brussels National Airport, where I'm kicking back after a day walking around Brussels. Whilst the walk around Brussels haven't changed my views of the city, yesterday's TravelMagic conference showed there is a burgeoning points and miles scene in Europe, that's waiting for right credit card companies to exploit and offer the promos to get the consumer … [Read more...]

Host, Chain or Independent?

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With my  trip to Travel Magic 2013 in Brussels, I face the usual dilemma of hotels (after feeling cheesed off with the Saturday away rule with Brussels Airlines) And it boils down to three choices for me: Stay at the Host Hotel Stay at a Chain Hotel and boost my points Try a new experience and stay independent The Host Hotel (The Hotel) isn't that bad an option - … [Read more...]