Marisa Garcia This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.
From the birds to the birds for the birds.
One of our stories (#16) is really, really, really hot. Read it!
1. There’s a new world’s longest (for now) flight.
Qatar Airways' new Doha-Auckland flight: long enough to watch all of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies pic.twitter.com/a0DOAclqor
— Will Horton (@winglets747) February 3, 2017
2. Airlines adjust to changing US immigration restrictions.
“We play a unique and important role in not only connecting people across America but in bringing cultures and helping united the world” 1/2
— Ryan Ewing (@FlyingHighRyan) January 31, 2017
A great quote by @united CEO Oscar Munoz on the airline industry’s uniqueness over other industries (2/2)
— Ryan Ewing (@FlyingHighRyan) January 31, 2017
New instructions from the US Customs & Border Protection. #RJ #RoyalJordanian pic.twitter.com/LzeTtRvnQk
— Royal Jordanian (@RoyalJordanian) February 4, 2017
SAS, Norwegian left in confusion by travel ban ruling https://t.co/QWB0XFyDnm pic.twitter.com/muqhXdUisf
— The Local Sweden (@TheLocalSweden) February 4, 2017
In response to Seattle court judgment, KLM will now fly PAX previously affected by travel ban to the US https://t.co/LQKoyjHK7x via @KLM
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) February 4, 2017
IATA urges all governments to "provide sufficient advance coordination of changes in entry requirements" https://t.co/1aggB1fxu4
— Rupa Haria (@rupaharia) January 30, 2017
#IATA's Statement on the US Executive Order on Travel: https://t.co/7N3jeStaHQ pic.twitter.com/9K01LPjMtB
— IATA Communications (@iata2press) January 30, 2017
A. de Juniac shares his thoughts about the uncertainties & opportunities of political change for #aviation #CEOBlog https://t.co/8t8nFTQJYJ pic.twitter.com/wxwGZD9VAX
— IATA Communications (@iata2press) January 11, 2017
3. 2016 was a good year for airlines.
It was good results all round for air travel in 2016 with the record number of passengers taking to the wing. ► https://t.co/b3UsasZxQW pic.twitter.com/y5XwAen69Q
— Airline Ratings (@Airline_ratings) February 4, 2017
Air traffic had a better than average year in 2016! Crunching the data to get a fuller picture in our #WeeklyChart https://t.co/SkLXGiYkaB pic.twitter.com/ctU9zSzAbZ
— IATA (@IATA) February 3, 2017
2016 #Passenger traffic results shows air travel demand rose 6.3% over 2015http://bit.ly/2kWdMmY pic.twitter.com/x5FSAa665e
— IATA Communications (@iata2press) February 2, 2017
…and 2017 is starting out especially well for U.S. airlines
Our first #WeekChart of 2017 focuses on the airline financial performance in 2017: https://t.co/Qk2O56dNL7 pic.twitter.com/OZJffT7iqf
— IATA Communications (@iata2press) January 13, 2017
4. BA Crew Strike Again
British Airways cabin crew to begin three-day walkout https://t.co/iSUwbThSmd
— Evening Standard (@standardnews) February 5, 2017
5. Aer Lingus teases with A350 decor
The @AerLingus lounge @DublinAirport displays the #A350 showing delivery "2018" yet the CEO says it doesnt fit into company plans #avgeek pic.twitter.com/eonNx7o1MO
— Michael Kelly (@Michaelkelly707) February 4, 2017
6. Lufthansa gets a real one.
LH uses worldwide debut for innovative lighting technology to fit with the biorhythms of its passengers. #LHA350 https://t.co/DcXEuNojph pic.twitter.com/g1SfRat9BP
— Lufthansa News (@lufthansaNews) February 3, 2017
Take a look behind the scenes of our first #A350 cabin Installation #discova350 #keepyouflying pic.twitter.com/N1wsIygTDF
— Lufthansa Technik (@LHTechnik) February 3, 2017
Partying with an @Airbus A350…✈ #LHA350 pic.twitter.com/JTx5szQpoT
— Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir) February 2, 2017
.@Airbus CEO Tom Enders flies through virtual worlds at the #LHA350 roll-in event. #Icaros pic.twitter.com/2zqPe78zEy
— Lufthansa News (@lufthansaNews) February 2, 2017
Und noch eine #LHA350 Neuerung: ein Self-Service-Bereich in der Business Class. Also gerne zugreifen oder wie gewohnt die Crew ansprechen. pic.twitter.com/0nmhkExqhd
— Lufthansa News (@lufthansaNews) February 2, 2017
Neue bequemere Sitze in der #LHA350 Economy Class. Und wem ist schon aufgefallen, dass die Blautöne zur Mitte hin heller werden? ???? pic.twitter.com/cXqh9GYpVb
— Lufthansa News (@lufthansaNews) February 2, 2017
A new digital travel experience with the A350-900 – What's new about the board entertainment of our new member? https://t.co/8zh5BMlhGE
— Lufthansa News (@lufthansaNews) January 30, 2017
"Whatever may divide us as individuals is far, far outweighed by all that unites us as a people," says United CEO Munoz on Trump's ban. pic.twitter.com/JfZKemDMvX
— Edward Russell (@e_russell) January 30, 2017
7. Air France swaps A380s for A350s.
(updated) #AirFrance swaps two cancelled @Airbus A380s for smaller A350 jets https://t.co/YbgKNxrQbc
— ReutersAerospaceNews (@ReutersAero) February 3, 2017
Air France swaps two cancelled A380s for smaller A350 jets https://t.co/ryLIUE6JRw via @ReutersAero
— Victoria Bryan (@vl_bryan) February 3, 2017
8. Possibly yes.
Is the U.S. airline IT system too fragile? Asking for 3 friends.
— Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower) January 30, 2017
Systems return to normal; some flight cancellations linger @DeltaNewsHub https://t.co/S5haswwfck
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) January 30, 2017
You know it is not good when Delta has to bring out the puzzles and playing cards. #DeltaOutage
(????: @BrianKal) pic.twitter.com/hM6hkfWe4i
— Ryan Ewing (@FlyingHighRyan) January 30, 2017
9. Iceland stopover competition.
Star Alliance Iceland Stopover Now Much Easier – https://t.co/gTuZOsPzlU pic.twitter.com/YZw5WTDo0W
— Matthew Klint (@LiveandLetsFly) February 4, 2017
10. U.S. Airlines will meet with Trump.
Trump to meet with airline CEOs on Thursday: White House https://t.co/2b7i1LNgiz
— ReutersAerospaceNews (@ReutersAero) February 4, 2017
They’re meeting a lot. (Deadline to reverse NAI approval elapsed this week.)
The three largest airlines in the United States are looking to meet with new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson https://t.co/JQY8Yz8kam pic.twitter.com/5VLZ2CGll3
— TravelPulse (@TravelPulse) February 3, 2017
ummm…
Read our analysis on why @Fly_Norwegian is setting the airline agenda in 2017 https://t.co/BHHR1ARocd pic.twitter.com/JH2BkLBc1M
— FlightGlobal (@FlightGlobal) February 3, 2017
Norwegian eyes low-cost airline pact with Ryanair and Easyjet https://t.co/xGTt6nqFC7
— Joseph Fischer (@Jofischer007) February 2, 2017
OK..
Etihad Airways heads off Trump tensions with a pledge not to grow its network in the U.S. https://t.co/Idu2E0DNGi pic.twitter.com/rOgDQtAVKa
— Bloomberg (@business) February 2, 2017
11. This to me is a red flag.
Wizz Air lowers full-year forecast … https://t.co/e5mofBLrMv pic.twitter.com/GUww8OrCiA
— Air Transport World (@ATWOnline) February 2, 2017
another.
Boss of Lufthansa warns of troubling times https://t.co/iUdAtnn8AM
— Airline Gossip (@airlinegossip) February 1, 2017
12. Growth for Perth
Qantas chief says Sydney's second airport should be LCC hub https://t.co/pB2qORkKxr pic.twitter.com/bxaKdEn1rE
— Thomas Jaeger (@Tomchaviation) February 2, 2017
13. Paying for drinks in Economy class is nothing new.
This 1950s #PanAm drinks menu was used in The Rainbow economy class marketed for air tourists. #avgeek #aviationhistory pic.twitter.com/X7p1raxucK
— SFO Museum (@SFOMuseum) February 4, 2017
..also this…
Feeling nostalgic? Consider the number of stops here… https://t.co/J1NGOEyMGv
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) February 2, 2017
14. About that disappearing IFE…
Do you agree with @AmericanAir's decision to remove all IFE Screens from its narrow-body jets? Story: https://t.co/wp2llYCRVw
— Airways Magazine (@airwaysmagazine) January 25, 2017
Norwegian is leaving IFE screens off its single-class 737 Max for long-haul, but will have free high-speed wi-fi. https://t.co/ljdSZoHpn1
— Jon Ostrower (@jonostrower) February 2, 2017
It’s a weight issue on the long-range MAX but I don’t see airlines taking out embedded on LR wide-body aircraft. Do you? https://t.co/MY0cKINMYw
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) February 3, 2017
15. Heathrow plans update
Heathrow welcomes UK government National Policy Statement on expansion https://t.co/kFuWNBkGQD pic.twitter.com/9VKsRyIkCG
— PlaneTalking (@Plane_Talking) February 2, 2017
16. Interesting take on Lithium Battery risk from people who really know what they’re talking about.
Fahrenheit 1,100: Lithium Batteries in Aviation https://t.co/GPxMSo0cVw via @NTSB
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) February 3, 2017
Related PSA
Florida woman says exploding iPhone woke her up in the middle of the night https://t.co/CBtyKja1ii via @DigitalTrends
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) February 3, 2017
17. Mapping Carbon Neutral
Our objective is carbon-neutral growth of #InternationalAviation as of 2020. #icaoA39 #GMBM #EUETS #EnergyUnion #ClimateAction pic.twitter.com/DpHf4H20cI
— EU Transport (@Transport_EU) February 3, 2017
A4E calls on EU Parliament/Member States to endorse aviation ETS legislation-Support for @Bulc_EU @MAC_europa @Transport_EU @PoliticoRyan pic.twitter.com/BQpLUlzvCY
— Airlines for Europe (@A4Europe) February 3, 2017
Strong & responsible leadership from @Bulc_EU + @MAC_europa on #EUETS proposal https://t.co/wNUpPBFBiL
— IATA Communications (@iata2press) February 3, 2017
18. Changi is busy…
.@ChangiAirport handled 58.7 million passengers in 2016. 90% of growth in 2016 passenger traffic was on routes to SE Asia, NE Asia & Oceania pic.twitter.com/tZmis9zuSg
— Centre for Aviation (@CAPA_Aviation) January 31, 2017
>44 million pieces of luggage. That's how many bags we handled in 2016! #ChangiExperience pic.twitter.com/pawrjDb7Px
— Changi Airport (@ChangiAirport) January 31, 2017
19. Zodiac deal is good news for many.
Dubroff: Zodiac Aerospace acquisition may be good for Central Coast – Pacific Coast Business Times https://t.co/bfzCIoCrRH
— Aerospace watch (@Aerospacewatch) February 3, 2017
#Safran's acquisition of #Zodiac Aerospace should be good for the industry and creates a European super-supplier. https://t.co/vncqGKzYFI
— Kevin Michaels (@KevinMichaels6) January 26, 2017
20. There’s an American football thing happening in the U.S.
Airlines Go Nose-to-Nose in Run-Up to #SuperBowl -> https://t.co/twO2saDmoJ. #PaxEx #AvGeek #IFE pic.twitter.com/EBSEzZ0vf5
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) February 3, 2017
For the #SuperBowl this weekend, I expect #Atlanta to #Houston flights to look a bit like this — lots and lots of @AtlantaFalcons! #WIN pic.twitter.com/hAqyyGXL6C
— Joe Leader (@joepleader) February 1, 2017
21. About those falcons…
Non-Stop Falcons! Lufthansa Technik can help you with the Falcon Master! https://t.co/faGftgRJ0o pic.twitter.com/S5jIxOqiO5
— Kevin-Economy&Beyond (@EconomyBeyond) January 31, 2017
22. ????For the love of Pete.
A man has been jailed for attempting to open a plane door over the Pacific. https://t.co/VOClCI9ch4 pic.twitter.com/mkcHpxRKzO
— FlyerTalk (@FlyerTalk) February 2, 2017
23. Ha!
I wonder if people would noticed if I stuck my tongue out at them while doing the demo…probably not. #safetydance https://t.co/TGz40IWOl5 pic.twitter.com/ENy5QDTfNC
— Jetlagged Comic (@JetlaggedComic) February 3, 2017
24. The last word goes to LIFT
Travel & discovery translate into peace & prosperity. At its heart, our work is a celebration of that worthy proposition.
— LIFT StrategicDesign (@lift_aero) February 4, 2017
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