Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Pacific increases frequency from Hong Kong to Heathrow

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Cathay Pacific is increasing its lions share of services between Hong Kong and London, with the addition of a FIFTH daily rotation between the two centres. Service CX239/CX238 will form the 5th rotation, using slots vacated by Air New Zealand who are throwing in the towel between Hong Kong and London. For what is turning almost into a shuttle service between the two … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – ANA Boeing 777-200ER

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It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week sitting in the morning sun at Frankfurt Airport is an ANA Boeing 777-200ER preparing for its trip to Tokyo Haneda Airport. 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 Art – Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER resting after its long trip from Hong Kong at London Heathrow Airport 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...]

Emirates upscales Dubai to Glasgow route

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Emirates is preparing to up-scale the Dubai-Glasgow route. Currently, Emirates operates two flights a day - one operated by a Airbus A340 (EK25/26), whilst the other is operated by a Boeing 777-300ER (EK027/EK028). The airline is planning to up-scale the operation so that both services are operated using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from 1st January 2013. For Emirates, … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines signs for more 777-300ER’s

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After picking up some A330's from Airbus last week, it seems Turkish want some more Boeing 777's. The order is for 15 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with options for 5 more - a total of 20 aircraft. Subject to agreements, the following delivery schedulde is planning for these new planes: Three 777-300ER's  will be delivered in 2014, Seven 777-300ER's  will be … [Read more...]

American Airlines updates its 777-300ER plans

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For those of you looking forward to the American Airlines 777-300ER, here's some information on where to expect to see them flying. Dallas/Ft. Worth – Sao Paulo (GRU) 13th December 2012 – 31st December 2012 - Operates Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday outbound - Operates Wednesday, Friday and Sunday inbound 1st January 2013 – 31st January 2013 - Operates Tuesday through … [Read more...]

POLL: How do you like your Boeing 777 seating to be served?

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As I wrap up from last weeks fun and games over "Do you really want to chat in the air on a mobile phone?"  (that post is coming very soon!) this week, we turn to another important question. Something more important when you're on the plane. The seat you're in. American Airlines this week confirmed the new seating in its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, that being 3-4-3 - … [Read more...]