This classic Eastern Air Lines commercial from the 1960’s (guessing around 1964, since that is when the 727-100 entered service) highlights the Boeing 727 entering service with the airline. They tout it as “being as quiet as a library.” Hmm… I am not sure what library they are hanging out in, but those Boeing 727-100’s […]
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VIRGIN AMERICA FIRST CLASS REVIEW BASICS: Airline: Virgin America Aircraft: Airbus A320 (named Breanna Jewel) Departed: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Arrived: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Stops: None Class: First Class Seat: 1A Length: 2.75hrs Cheers: Best domestic first class product, hands down. Jeers: Please wash your windows. Bottom Line: You get what you pay […]
A China Southern Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner in special livery took its first flight yesterday at Paine Field and AirlineReporter.com correspondent Malcolm Muir was there to catch it in action. One of the first chilly and windy days in Seattle made it a bit more difficult, but you have to be ready for unfriendly weather if you […]
Alaska Airlines has confirmed an order for 50 new Boeing 737s, worth more than $5billion, at list prices. The order was for 20 737 MAX 8s, 17 MAX 9s and 13 737-900ER. ’œThis order positions us for growth and ensures that we’ll continue to operate the quietest and most fuel-efficient aircraft available for the foreseeable […]
A while back, All Nippon Airways (ANA) announced a contest for people to design a special livery to help celebrate their 60th anniversary. Oddly, my entry did not make the final cut. ANA received over 7000 submissions from 36 countries and has opened voting on their special website. You have until October 21st to vote and […]