Here’s why airlines should always honour mistake fares
Mistake fares are both highly coveted by frequent flyers and also the bane of their existence. When the…
British Airways cabin crew at Heathrow are now one team
British Airways cabin crew at London Heathrow have been operating as three separate teams for a good ten…
Does anyone remember the ill-fated Italian flying boat, the Caproni Ca.60 Transaereo?
The Caproni Ca.60 was a flying boat made in Italy, designed by Gianni Caproni. With nine wings and…
Got my ducks in a row, so chances are good I’ll make it to Australia
Flying to Australia is a challenge at the moment, thanks to limitations imposed by the Australian Government on…
What was the British Airways Boeing 757 like when it entered service?
Today marks ten years since the British Airways Boeing 757 took its last flight. The popular aircraft flew…
Irish Air Spectacular, a new photo book that you need for Christmas!
Airshows are quite popular in Ireland, with events taking place over the years in places like Bray, Foynes…
Step back in time! Video of the first Aer Lingus Boeing 747 flight to New York in 1971
The first Aer Lingus Boeing 747 arrived on 6 March 1971 and it was a big event. The…
Berlin Brandenburg Airport lounge names pay homage to former Berlin airports
Pleasingly, the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport has a little nod to the history of the city. The Berlin…
British Airways updates interim catering with – gasp! – hot food
British Airways have been offering an extremely abbreviated on board service during the pandemic. Only passengers in first…
Does anyone remember the popular McDonnell Douglas MD-80?
The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 was originally called the DC-9 Super 80, as it is a modernised version of…