Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to launch a daily Manchester (UK) to New York JFK

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Proving my point there are other places in the United Kingdom than London (I know, it's an amazing fact, but there it is), Delta will be launching a service between Manchester and New York JFK on the 21st May 2015. The service from New York commences on the 21st May and from Manchester UK on the 22nd May.The route will be operated with a Boeing 757-200, and will operate on … [Read more...]

Delta vs The Middle East Three: Handbags at dawn

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The continuing war of words (or handbag fight) is in full swing with Delta (and by proxy, Airlines for America), vs Qatar and Emirates (and lets throw Etihad into the mix as well - better known as the Middle East Three). If you're not aware of the fight, check out the words that came out of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson on Monday Delta, United and American vs Etihad, Qatar … [Read more...]

Delta CEO whines about Middle Eastern Carriers, makes crass comments

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So, I think we're all aware of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson - performance/whine on CNN's Quest Means Business. If you you're not, head to CNN's site to see this car crash of an interview. And if not, watch it first. Seriously. Delta's CEO is referring to Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad - all of which Where are US Carriers (as well as other carriers) going … [Read more...]

Delta to offer Starbucks coffee network-wide

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As Delta continues to strip away frequent flyer benefits (or make them harder to find, book, or anything useful). Delta is switching over coffee brands. The Atlanta based airline will offer Starbucks Coffee on all its flights - in what Delta calls "(its) effort to partner with high-quality, like-minded brands in an effort to enhance the overall traveling experience for … [Read more...]

Last Day of UK Flight Sale Specials…

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For those of us who travel in Economy Class, it could be time to get yourself organised - as a lot of the airline sales that are currently going on are coming to an end today. Airlines that have sales going on include: British Airways network ends today (27th January) Virgin Atlantic  network ends today (27th January) American Airlines Transatlantic ends today (27th … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to double its planned operations to Atlanta

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Virgin Atlantic is appearing to double its operations between London Heathrow and Atlanta, with two services a day to operate between Virgin Atlantic's UK hub in London and the Delta fortress in Atlanta. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The timings for this service are below: London Heathrow to Atlanta VS103 … [Read more...]

Delta to head from Philadelphia to London…

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It seems that there's going to be some competition on London and Philadelphia as a new competitor moves in the route - currently dominated by US Airways/American Airlines and British Airways. And that new carrier... is Delta. A Delta 767-300ER landing at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Delta will operate the route daily from 7th April 2015, based … [Read more...]

Airbus begins assembly work on the heavyweight A330 for Delta

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Another day, another A330 enters the assembly line. Nothing newsworthy about that is there? Well the one that has entered assembly at Toulouse is slightly different to the others. Airbus have developed an updated version of their A330 series with a maximum take off weight, with it raising the bar to 242 metric tonnes (238.17 long tonnes, 266.76 short tonnes). The … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER

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It's Sunday again, and yes - I'm still in at BAcon with a lot of the bloggers here still, enjoying the sights and sounds of Fabulous Las Vegas. However, as its Sunday, it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week its a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER preparing to touch down at Dublin Airport as it completes its long Transatlantic journey (with me shooting this over … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic cuts down its non-US network

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It seems the influence of Delta is being made more apparent with Virgin Atlantic taking an axe to four of its long haul services that don't serve the USA. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow T3, Image GhettoIFE These include routes from London to: Cape Town (seasonal) last outbound on 26 April 2015 and the final flight from Cape Town to London on 27 April … [Read more...]