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SWISS firms up it Short to Medium Haul Winter 2023 timetable
For those who are planning their winter breaks, SWISS has launched its Winter 2023 programme. The airline plans to offer 68 short- and medium-haul destinations out of its  Zurich and Geneva hubs, running from 29 October 2023 to 30 March 2024. Operating out of Zurich A new route to operate out of Zurich...
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Last two days to earn 80,000 bonus points with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® credit card
The Chase Sapphire Preferred® credit card has been a favorite card of many miles & points fans for as long as I can remember and it's a card that currently takes up a slot in my wallet. For some time now, this great card has been offering successful new applicants...
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Scoot firms up its Embraer E2 requirements with Azorra for nine aircraft
It seems after feeling out of the idea to operate the Embraer E2, Scoot has signed up for a lease. Scoot Embrar E190-E2 over Singpore – Rendering, Embraer. Scoot has converted a Letter of Intent into a Lease Agreement. Nine E190-E2 will join Scoot’s fleet in a lease arrangement with Azorra....
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Air New Zealand unveils new amenity kits with Aotea
Air New Zealand has partnered with Aotea for its new amenity kit contents, highlighting Māori herbal practices. The new items are developed by Aotea, featuring native New Zealand ingredients, such as Kawakawa, Harakeke and Mānuka. Air New Zealand’s new Aotea amenity kits are available to customers travelling in Business Premier and Premium Economy...
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Chase Ink Business Cash® credit card review (2023) – A fantastic no annual fee card
Generally speaking, if you want a credit card that offers impressive earnings power you have to be prepared to pay for it and, in a lot of cases, paying for it means taking on annual fees of at least $495/year. Not with the Ink Business Cash Card from Chase. The post Chase...
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Stansted Express to increase Peak time services between London and Stansted Airport
Greater Anglia (who operate the Stansted Express services) will increase services to four an hour during the morning and evening weekday peaks, as passenger numbers return to the airport. The new timetable will see weekday trains run every 15 minutes from Liverpool Street between 05.10 and 08.10 and between 16.10...
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TODAY: Earn up to 6x on Apple purchases through shopping portals (select products)
Shopping through online portals can be a great way to boost a loyalty account balance, save some cash, or to prevent a loyalty balance from expiring. Right now a number of shopping portals are offering improved earnings rates for purchases made with Apple so this may be a good time...
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Make sure you make the most of the British Airways ‘Best Price Guarantee’
The fact that most large hotel chains offer some sort of price guarantee is pretty well known. What appears to be less well known is that a number of airlines offer a similar policy and as I've recently had quite a bit of luck with the British Airways best price...
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Amex is running a good Marriott Bonvoy offer for targeted cards (up to 40% off)
In the past few days, American Express has been targeting select cardholders for a deal that anyone planning one or more Marriott stays during the coming months will probably find quite useful. With savings of up to 40% on offer, it's worth checking your online Amex account to see if...
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Airplane Art – Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi as it completes a long-haul journey, returning to its home base. Thai Airways operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A350-900s in its long-haul fleet....
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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th May)
It’s been another week where I would have preferred to do a lot of other things. But we need to press on with the blog, so must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Queens Park Bridge, over the River Dee, Chester.  Data Storage Adventures STORAGE ADVENTURES:...
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STORAGE ADVENTURES: So Drobo is about to fade out of existence. What next?
For those who enjoyed my Data backup stories, there will be a new set soon. Why? The owners of Drobo have filed for Chapter 7 Liquidation in the USA. Good luck using these in the future when they finally brick themselves – Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The state of...
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Qantas to expand capacity… and lease aircraft from Finnair
It seems Qantas is gearing up for a busy season, with the airline deploying more capacity, adding routes and leasing aircraft… from Finnair. From late October 2023*, the carrier will add around one million seats to its international network over 12 months compared to its current schedule, to destinations across Asia, the United...
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Emirates reports some uptake numbers since it introduced “free”connectivity
Emirates is reporting some interesting numbers, after rolling out some level of free in-flight connectivity on its fleet. According to the airline, the increase in free connectivity has been very well received by Emirates passengers following changes in January 2023, with an average of 450,000 users per month. This represents...
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flydubai and Air Canada announces a codeshare programme
It seems there is a follow on Emirates and Air Canada codeshare, with flydubai planning to codeshare with the Canadian carrier. The new agreement will allow passengers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia further convenient travel options. This is pending regulatory approval. Once...
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Royal Jordanian to add eight Embraer E2 aircraft to its fleet
Royal Jordanian is in the mood to add to its fleet, with eight new Embraer E2 aircraft on the way. Royal Jordanian Embraer E195-E2 and E190E2. Rendering, Emberaer The airline has reached an agreement with Embraer and commercial aviation lessor Azorra for the eight aircraft. The agreement will see the...