Embraer has taken a major step forward with its E2 Jet programme, with the manufacturer obtaining ETOPS approval. E195-E2 Tech Eagle Demostrator, now with ETOPS-120 rating - Image, Embraer The company secured 120-minute extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS - Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance Standards) approval for the E190-E2 and E195-E2. This has been … [Read more...]
Going between Heathrow and Gatwick on the M25 this weekend? Good luck with that
For those of you who need to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick by road, need to hit the channel ports if you're coming from the North, or need to travel the M25 (Chris Rea's Road to Hell), there's bad news as the road will be partially closed this weekend. The M25 (the motorway that encircles London) will be closed between Junction 10 and Junction 11 from 9 pm on … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – A Heathrow Transit across Terminals and the Galleries North Lounge
A Heathrow Transit across Terminals and the Galleries North Lounge Polishing Silver Did you bet on how long it would take me to get from the 777 at Terminal 3 to a seat in the lounge at Terminal 5? It's time to find out how long I took, and what lunch looks like at the British Airways Galleries North as I transit Heathrow Airport. … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines Elevates and Refreshes its Premium Economy product
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its revamped Premium Economy Class in-flight experience, which includes an improved and expanded selection of food and beverage options, as well as a new amenity kit. Let's be honest - if there are bubbles, it's always a good start to a Premium Economy Flight. Passengers will be offered a glass of Charles de Cazanove Brut Tradition NV … [Read more...]
A new operator proposes a rail route between Wrexham and London
SLC Rail and Alstom are proposing a new rail route between Wrexham and London. Let's dive in... as there are some things we need to think about. Wrexham General railway station (Credit - El Pollock) Image, Alstom The new operator will be known as the Wrexham, Shropshire and Midlands Railway (WSMR). It will provide direct connectivity to and from North Wales, Shropshire, … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver: AA104 New York JFK to London Heathrow (Flagship Business Class)
AA104 New York JFK Terminal 8 to London Heathrow Terminal 3 (Flagship Business Class) Polishing Silver It's time to go transatlantic aboard an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER for the hop over to Heathrow Airport. Will the seat do the one thing it needs to do... give me the basis for a good night's rest? … [Read more...]
LEVEL prepares for a busy summer
IAG's low-cost offshoot - LEVEL - is preparing for a busy transatlantic summer, with its new timetable kicking off on the 31st of March. LEVEL Airbus A330-200 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It's an aggressive summer, with the airline planning to offer 40% more seats - nearly 200,000 additional seats to the American continent. United States of America The first big … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic bumps its “Red” Members into the boarding priority list
Boarding Priority can be pretty important these days, as overhead bin space remains a premium onboard an aircraft. Virgin Atlantic is enhancing benefits for its Flying Club Red Tier to help, whilst improving the passenger experience. Flying Club Red members will receive a new boarding benefit, which will allow them to board their flights ahead of other customers travelling … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – A snow-laden pit stop at JFK and the American Airlines/British Airways Greenwich Lounge
A snow-laden pit stop at JFK and the American Airlines/British Airways Greenwich Lounge Polishing Silver Welcome to New York JFK. It's cold and about to snow. So what do we do? Head to the lounge... there's a delay to wait out before I board the snowbird to London. … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus annouces a codeshare agreement
It seems Qatar Airways is getting cosy with another IAG airline - with them announcing a codeshare with Aer Lingus. The codeshare launches today, 13th March. The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland, and benefit passengers across the globe – including in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and New … [Read more...]
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