I’m flying United to Newark on the 757 in a few weeks time and I’ve managed to reserve the last remaining window seat- it seems like the flight is already pretty full. And that’s on the third flight of the day.
I agree, it’s probably pure coincidence.

Tragic story. Unfortunately, people reach levels of desperation that hinders their judgement and obviously this man was probably so desperate to leave his life and was willing to risk his life, ending in what must have been such an awful death. Others might joke, but I don’t think there is anything funny about this story.

Flight time from Heathrow to St. Johns is only around 4hrs30min so well within the capabilities of the A319.
I guess we are used to associating transatlantic flights with long-haul aircraft, but the coast of Canada is closer than we think!

That said, I’d still not like to be on an A319 flying east-bound overnight… 😮

Without a doubt, in my opinion, long-haul Airbus: A340-600. It’s elegant, modern, powerful and comfortable.

As for Boeing long-haul, it would have to be the 777 family. I think both the -200 and -300 series are just great.

When it comes to Airbus short-haul, I have a soft spot for the A319. It’s small, but powerful!

As for Boeing short-haul, the 737 family without a doubt! Especially the -800 and -900 series!

Ok, granted, Ryanair is cheapest (most of the time). And yes, it does get you from A to B, and yes, it does have an excellent on-time record, and yes, it does its job.

Now, what I think you should realise is that however ‘cheap’ an airline may seem, its the attention to service and customers that causes it to loose out on so many points (at least in my case).

Ryanair have now introduced this new £2 delays and cancellation levy. Ok, you say ‘its only £2, whats the problem’. The problem is, why should the customer have to pocket out money (however little or much it may be) to cover for things like ‘delays and cancellations’. And also, why should the customer be forced to endure stressful boarding processes as if they were cattle. Why should we, the customer, be FORCED to pay to check-in online. Its like charging passengers to go through security: check-in, as going through security, is necessary and required, yet they charge you for it!

Ok, I agree. Ryanair is safe, modern (most of the time) and gets you from A to B. Its a joy to fly with..if you are a single passenger flying with no hand luggage or check in luggage and a smile on your face.

I was thinking the same thing today…except Im flying easyJet from Gatwick during the Christmas period!

I guess we won’t know till we get closer to the date.. I guess the worse that can happen is that either there is snow/ice/fog and flights are delayed/cancelled in which case I’m sure Kingfisher will get you out ASAP and offer compensation.

I’m more doomed with easyJet, from my experience they tend to cancel flights for a bit of snow while other carriers remain flying!

Loving the newly painted KLM 737, great shots!