Economy Class & Beyond

MU: Another 50 A320’s please…

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China Eastern Airlins have been busy and got themselves a later Christmas present of an order to Airbus for 50 A320's.These units will be delivered from 2012 through to 2015, and firmly puts aside the homegrown C919 at this time from this fleet.This is in addition to the 20 already ordered by China Eastern in 2009, with better fiscal terms for the airline.So where does this … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – US Airways A320

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There's still not a lot happening, and so it's time for some more Airplane p0rn. Today, it's the "high quality" Star Alliance carrier - US Airways Airbus A320 on final approach for Chicago O'Hare International More airplane p0rn tomorrow! … [Read more...]

KE: Goes for the lowest density A380

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Korean Air have annouced how they're going to configure their A380's.And it's an intresting configuration, with 301 Economy seats down the back, 94 business seats on the top deck for business class, and 12 seats at the front.That's 407 seats only on the plane - which isn't a lot in comparatively to some other carriers (Air France's 538 seats come to mind).The A380's are to … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – British Airways 767-300ER

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As there's not a lot happening thankfully this year (apart from the East Coast of the USA being snowed in - as I said - not a lot), I'm going to release some more airplane p0rn images over the next few days between now and the New Year. And these will be images taken over the past year (where as some Airplane p0rn can date... umm.. years if I was honest...) First up is an … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – Korean Air Boeing 747-400

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Well it's Boxing Day, so it must be time for some Airplane p0rn. As it's Christmas, I should give a few extra gifts as well. So this week, we're back at the Hyatt O'Hare, with a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare         More of course next week! … [Read more...]

Well an extra half hour….

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... Is the cost of travelling in these conditions on the Great British Railway system when the weather goes bad. Oh, and the cancellations don't help really. As it always seems by the train loads, everyone wants to escape London, but no one wants to go there. Which would be nice but for one thing: it seemed the heating had packed in.....- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - … [Read more...]

UK Airports: Open, Other transport… Good luck.

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The latest update from the BBC indicates that all UK airports are operating, however ensure your flight is operating by checking with your carrier and or airport website.However, for rail passengers, there are issues today. As well as trains finishing a lot earlier than normal (as is tradition for Christmas), Chiltern Railways, First Capital Connect and Mersyrail are operating … [Read more...]

For those of you who love being felt up by the TSA… you might be on the interwebs….

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Thanks to http://thedailypatdown.com/  A lovley collection of Security Theatre images that only the TSA and America's Finest Screeners can deliver.In style.And with the full humiliation that goes with it. And for those of you who have to run the airport gauntlet today - safe travels, and hoping you reach your destination in time for Christmas. I'll be travelling myself - … [Read more...]