It's Sunday and time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Swiss International Airlines Bombardier Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zürich Airport on a winter's day. Swiss were the launch operator of the Bombardier C Series, and operate both he CS100 (the small version) and the CS300. (The larger 130 seater version). Pictured here is a CS100 - and … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zurich
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zürich Airport - a day before a massive lump of snow was dumped on it (much like a lot of Europe today). Pictured here is the class leader and the first commercial flying C Series aircraft - HB-JBA (named Kanton Zürich) as it … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Swiss Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport
It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Swiss Airbus A320 awaiting pushback at Hamburg Airport, as it prepares for the short trip back to Zürich Airport. Swiss operate an active fleet of 21 Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline also operates the shorter A319 and the larger A321 on short to medium haul routes across Europe and … [Read more...]
US FAA Suspends flights to Tel Aviv, other carriers follow
It seems the current conflict between Israel and Palestine is beginning to impact airlines, after a rocket landing near 1 mile away from Ben Gurion Airport. The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) stating prohibiting landing at Tel Aviv for 24 hours stating: "U.S. airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion … [Read more...]
Lufthansa group puts in a big order – A320’s, A380’s… And Boeing 777’s too!
It seems Lufthansa group is on the mood to splash the cash, with announcement of some major orders today. The airline group is ordering: 2 Airbus A380's 100 Airbus A320 series aircraft (split into different sections) 6 Boeing 777-300ER's The most interesting part of the order is the Boeing 777-300ER's which will be going to Swiss International Airlines - whilst … [Read more...]
For the LOVE of Avios: Avois? Oh YEAH!
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Avios? Oh Yes... Oh Yes... OH YEAH! Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator Lounge LX1952 … [Read more...]
For the LOVE of Avios! Zurich Rush, LX424 Zurich to Birmingham
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Rushing around Zurich, and LX424 Zürich Airport - Birmingham Airport Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich … [Read more...]
For the LOVE of Avios! Barcelona Switchover, Lounge, LX1955 Barcelona – Zürich Airport
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Barcelona Switchover, Lounge, LX1955 Barcelona – Zürich Airport Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich … [Read more...]
For the LOVE of Avios! BA484 London Heathrow to Barcelona
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways British Airways T5 First Class Lounge, BA484 London Heathrow – Barcelona El Prat Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – … [Read more...]
For the LOVE of Avios! BA026 – Hong Kong to London
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways BA26 Hong Kong International Airport - London Heathrow T5 Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, … [Read more...]
