Economy Class & Beyond

Project Sunrise takes form: Qantas’s first Airbus A350-1000ULR rolls out of the Final Assembly Line

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Qantas has been working with its suppliers on "Project Sunrise" - its plan to connect long-distance destinations with just one flight for some time. Well, that dream has been given form, with the first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) rolling out of the Airbus Final Assembly line. All the key airframe components, including the forward, centre and rear fuselage … [Read more...]

IAG Group select Starlink Connectivity

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It's not just British Airways that is going to pick Starlink by SpaceX for its connectivity solution - most of the airlines under the International Airlines Group (IAG) are following too. IAG's order will cover a strategic investment in wi-fi connectivity for 500+ aircraft. It will cover connectivity on aircraft operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL … [Read more...]

British Airways selects Starlink for inflight connectivity

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British Airways is updating its In-Flight Connectivity solutions as part of a £7 billion transformation plan, with the carrier selecting SpaceX's Starlink connectivity solution. Starlink by SpaceX is a connectivity solution that operates in Low Earth Orbit, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity and greater coverage. The airline will start its Starlink rollout … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont

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It’s time for another Snapshot, looking at the stay experience at the Holiday Inn Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.  I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you into the experience, the … [Read more...]

London City Airport to charge for passenger drop-offs

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London City Airport has long held out against charging for dropping off passengers at the East London Airport. Well, that's changing, with the airport planning to implement a drop-off charge. London City Airport will introduce a drop-off charge for all vehicles by the end of the year, bringing it into line with all other major UK airports, which already operate similar … [Read more...]

JetBlue lines up its onboard winter wonderland

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As we pass Halloween, the festive period is fast coming upon us. JetBlue is launching new products on board for the upcoming festive season. Who needs wings when you have charms? JetBlue’s Blue are launching a series of Charms. Designed for pop-in style charm shoes and apparel, these charms let travellers turn their travel memories into fashion moments by popping them into … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra

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It’s time for something I haven’t done for some time… write a Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 in Main Cabin Extra. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways signs a codeshare agreement with Air Algérie

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Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership. This agreement builds on the existing interline partnership between the two carriers to boost connectivity between Algeria, the Middle East and the Far East. The codeshare provides Qatar Airways customers easier access to Algiers as well as six other key destinations in Air Algérie's domestic network, … [Read more...]