Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates to introduce A380 to Brisbane

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As Emirates continue to refine their network, more A380's seem to be serving more destinations. Their next stop seems to be at Brisbane as part of a stopover onto Auckland. The timetable looks like this: EK434 DEPART DXB 10:25 ARRIVE BNE 06:05+1 DEPART 07:50+1 ARRIVE AKL 14:15+1 EK435 DEPART AKL 18:30 ARRIVE BNE 19:15 DEPART 21:00 ARRIVE DXB 05:20+1 Effective from 1st … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines launches 737-MAX 7.

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Southwest have begun planning for their future fleet as they today are announced as the launch customer of the Boeing 737-MAX 7 series aircraft. Southwest Airlines 737 MAX 7 - Rendering: The Boeing Company The airline will take 30 of the class, converting orders of 30 Boeing 737 NG's to the new aircraft, along with 5 737-800NG aircraft. Southwest were also the launch … [Read more...]

EasyJet changes hand baggage sizes…

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Cabin baggage can be a major bone of contention when aboard any flight - from those who bring a small rucksack - right up to those who bring the kitchen sink with them. Easyjet is trying to attempt to change this, by changing the size of the cabin bags allowed. The new size that will be guarenteed overhead bin space is 50cm x 40cm x 20cm. Bags up to 56cm x 45cm x 25cm will … [Read more...]

Still got a BMI Credit Card? Your Avios earning has increased… by LOTS!

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For those holdouts who have clung onto their last bit of BMI - the credit card - there is some excellent news from MBNA. In summary: A minor rebrand from "BMI Credit Card" to "Diamond Club Credit Card" Enhanced earn rate Double Miles on British Airways flight purchases with flights departing from the UK 10% Discount on British Airways flight purchases depending on … [Read more...]

FlyBe in talks of sale of slots

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Flybe isn't having a great time of it at moment and whilst its business model appears sound, it hasn't been pulling in the profits - rather making losses. The airline has been a source of speculation on the BBC - who are suggesting slots at Gatwick Airport could be sold, which has forced FlyBe to come out with a statement: "Flybe notes the recent speculation in the press. The … [Read more...]

Another great flight… But baggage handling fails….

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Greetings from London Heathrow. After a lovely flight after being upgraded to World Traveller Plus, I has to deal with Heathrow airport which spectacularly seems to forget the meaning of the words "priority luggage" 20 minutes on the belt before my bags spewed out. At least they're intact. Now onto Heathrow express, then connect... And home. … [Read more...]

The trek home begins… and a new boarding pass….

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Well I'm at DIA a bit early after a shuttle ride, and a walk around Denver today. DIA itself with the stunning architecture of the Jeppsen terminal is brilliant... a shame the TSA are up to their usual games. Still... the joy of a long flight home now is beckoning. In the terminal building... Although.. there's no pre-flight dinning here at the AA Lounge. A … [Read more...]

First Airbus A350-900 rolls out of the paint shop

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.... and she's looking rather nice in Airbus house colours:   Images - Airbus S.A.S. MSN001 is getting though tests, engine installations and is being prepared for the finally battery of tests it will need to go under to allow clearance for its first flight this summer. And depending what products are installed in this plane, this could become a … [Read more...]