Airport

Woman paid £46 for Jet2 flight to Greece ends up getting private plane

A British woman who had paid a modest £46 for a flight from Glasgow to Crete was stunned to find herself the only passenger on the plane. Karon Grieve, a 57-year-old author from Ayrshire, arrived at the check-in desk on Sunday hoping for a window seat (her strong preference) to be told that she would be joined by only two other passengers. When neither of them turned up, she proceeded to enjoy the 4.5 hour flight all to herself.

The pilot of the Boeing 737-800, who found the peculiar circumstances all rather amusing, provided her a running commentary via the intercom as they flew over various countries, addressing her and the (very unhurried) cabin crew as ‘Karon and the girls’, and even talking her through a lightening storm they passed, Karon revealed.

She chose the window seat – naturally – in the first row of the aircraft, with plenty of legroom, and after a free meal and plenty of peace and quiet, she hopped off to be presented with her luggage straight from the hold.

“My suitcase was handed to me as soon as the flight touched down,” she said. “I didn’t even have to wait at the dreaded baggage carousel.”

Courtesy ; The Telegraph

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Western Sydney Airport Welcomes Its First Plane After 6 Years of construction

In a historic milestone for Australia’s aviation sector, the first plane has officially taken off and landed at Western Sydney Airport after six years of construction, much to the delight of a small but enthusiastic group of dedicated planespotters.

A test pilot made the inaugural landing using a Piper PA-30 Twin Comanche, successfully completing a series of take-off and landing runs on the newly built tarmac. This crucial test paves the way for larger passenger aircraft, which are expected to start using the runway in two years.

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The Piper PA-30 was employed to assess the airport’s approximately 3,000 Aeronautical Ground Lights (AGLs) by executing operations in various conditions, including daylight, dusk, and evening. This testing ensures that the lighting system is fit for purpose and ready to welcome aircraft when the airport opens to commercial flights in late 2026.

The pilot also highlighted that the rapid exit taxiways have been designed at a 45-degree angle, allowing for quicker transitions on and off the runway. Once operational, the airport will feature a single runway capable of handling up to 10 million passengers annually right from day one.

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As the construction phase nears completion, the airport’s main terminal, apron, and supporting infrastructure will be ready to accommodate around 81,000 flights each year. This milestone marks a significant moment for Western Sydney Airport, the first new airport to open in Australia since Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport more than two decades ago.

Major airlines, including Qantas and Jetstar, have already committed to operating from the 24/7 facility, signaling strong support for this new hub. By 2033, the airport aims to handle up to 10 million passengers and facilitate extensive air traffic movements annually.