It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, in the early morning, is an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER with split scimitar winglets taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in the classic Alaska livery. Alaska Airlines operate a fleet of 52 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft, with this example being one of forty aircraft that are ETOPS … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines to retro-fit The Boeing Space Bin to their 737-900ERs
At Economy Class and Beyond, I have some odd obsessions. One of them is overhead bin space - or if I'm travelling in the USA - the seeming lack of it on any plane I'm aboard. Well - for Alaska Airline flyers - there's good news as Alaska will be getting the Boeing Space Bin installed aboard 34 of their planes. Let's remind you of what a Boeing Space Bin looks like. … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800
It's Sunday... somewhere in the world... so it must be time for some more airplane art. Alaska Airlines have 61 of the type in service - and some which serve the Hawaiian islands have lei's painted along with Alaska's Eskimo. More Airplane art next week! Welcome to Economy Class and Beyond - Your no-nonsense guide to network news, honest reviews, with in-depth … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines to add a Seattle to Washington-IAD service
Alaska Airlines are adding a 4th flight to the between Seattle and the Washington DC area, with the addition of a daily flight to Washington Dulles International Airport. Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 taxing at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The daily return service begins in March 2015, with the following timetable offered: AS728 DEPART SEA 09:20 ARRIVE … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines to add an extra 10 Boeing 737-900ERs
Alaska Airlines are increasing their fleet, with the addition of ten Boeing 737-900ER aircraft to its fleet in an order with airframer. Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-900ER, Image Alaska Airlines In terms of size, this is the largest currently in the 737 family, with the extra range tanks installed to allow for long trans-continental flights with full loads. The extra ten … [Read more...]
Airplane repaint Saturday – Alaska Air Salmon Thirty Salmon
It's Saturday again, so it's time for a video. Rather than repeating safety video, lets have something different - an Airplane Repaint video. This week, it's a Alaska Airlines 737 being repainted into... a Salmon Thirty Seven! Another video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or follow me on Twitter … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-800 at a hold point at Chicago O'Hare International on an autumn morning. 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...]
Airplane p0rn – Alaska Airlines 737 Salmon-Thirty-Salmon
As if I've forgotten - Time for some airplane p0rn. This week - it's the turn of Alaska Airlines and it's painted-up 737... Behold - the Salmon-Thirty-Salmon! … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]
