Wizzair A321 flight review

Together with the addition of a new type to Wizzair fleet and the fact that Warsaw will be a base for some A321s I knew that one day I would get to test in inflight. For the start they got dispatched on the route to LTN and CRL. Great! A fantastic reason to go again to Charleroi. After finding a weekend that would fit me and the right price I bought the tickets. Chose the seats and was ready to fly? How was it on that brand new machine? Have a look:

23 September 2016
W61381 (1830-2040) WAW-CRL
HA-LXF Airbus A321

Hoped for some nice photos of the setting sun (sunset around 1835), unluckily we got a slot restriction with a CTOT at 1900LT. But back to the plane itself. 230 seats, no recline, legroom? for me enough, but tight (longer flights would surely be problematic), ok to sit for a short period of time. For the airline, I believe, it is a good investment. Overall the ride was fine. Like on any other W6 flight, you get what you pay for, they got me from A to B and back without any harm and no big delay. Personally, if the price difference won't be to big I will probably choose a different airline, but that is my personal thing. Rate for yourself and pick. There is a inflight review video at the end.

EPWA 2016.09.16 Corsair B747

Charter season at its best! A Boeing 747 visiting Warsaw. There is only one queen of the skies!

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EPWA 2016.08.23 Kazakh Government A330

Another day, another delegation in Warsaw. Thanks to that visit, among others, Poles will soon have the possibility to travel to Kazakhstan visa free.

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EPWA 2016.08.19

The weather was: sunny with a probable heat haze over the runway. :P
One could say a day like any other (+ a An124 arrival) but no, a kinda special day for me as my little sister left Poland for around a year. But everyone has the right for self-accomplishment and personal growth.

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EPWA 2016.08.17 Plus Ultra A340 and DHL B767

The summer season was a hard one for Small Planet Airlines. They encountered delays and fleet problems, sometimes they needed to wet-lease planes like the A340 from Plus Ultra in order to get their clients to their destinations. And later in the day one of DHLs Boeing 767s came in for some scheduled maintenance.

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EPWA 2016.07.13 Western Global MD-11F

Every MD11 is currently a gem. In Warsaw, every being not a UPS one is a bigger one, even if it's white all over. Here a Western Global Airways.

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EPWA 2016.07.08 Canadian Polaris

Sunrise arrival of the Canadian delegation for the NATO Summit in Warsaw.

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EPWA 2016.07.03 C-5 Galaxy

Days before the visit of the President of the United States of America his staff and stuff had to arrive. We've been lucky enough to get a C-5 in the package :)

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EPWA 2016.06.23 A little closer (and the MD11)

Thanks to the kindness of Warsaw Chopin airport and "Warsaw Spotters" who organized an entry to the other side of the fence for a group of spotters. At first, we've been transported near the glide slope antenna of ILS for RWY 33. As 11/15 have been in use we had the ability to take some pictures from a closer distance than usually of departing aircraft.
Later on, after the MD-11F arrived, we've been transported close to where it's usually unloaded, loaded and prepared for its departure. We took turns in walking around the plane. Time passed by and after 9 pm the plane was almost ready for departure. All looked fine, push-back, engine start and... and the plane had to return back to its stand due to some issues on board. As our time limit at the airport we had to go, and satisfy ourselves with what we got. It was a truly phenomenal evening in some great company.

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EPWA/EPLL 2016.06.19 IAF B707

After a long time without them, they have returned. The Israel Air Force with their Boeing 707. Unluckily this time not Warsaw but Łódź. Nevertheless, it being close we (with a couple of friends) set out for the catch. All went perfect to the millisecond - the moment we arrived at the spot, the plane was visible on final. My first time at EPLL and I must say they do have some nice spots.
After the airport returned to its normal traffic, we returned back to Warsaw just in time to catch a Atlas Air Boeing 767 departing. Later that day yet another gem. A Gulf III did visit Warsaw. Simply a day of beautiful sounds.

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EPWA 2016.06.18 Omni Air Boeing 777

We had some military charters in June connected to various activities that took place in Poland. One of them was an Omni Air International Boeing 777. Seen here departing on a sunny afternoon from Warsaw.

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EPWA 2016.05.29 Islamic Republic of Iran A340

A delegation has arrived to Warsaw from Iran. The pretty Airbus A340 of the Islamic Republic of Iran was their ride. A very pleasant guest - to be honest.

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EPWA 2016.05.24

Just a quick visit at PPS12. Nothing special over there, but a biz is quite nice.

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EPWA 2016.05.22 Kalitta 747

Some cargo charters visited Warsaw during the month of may. One of them was this Kalitta 747 freighter.

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EPWA 2016.05.21 Atlas Air 747F

An evening departure of an Atlas Air Boeing 747-400F from Warsaw. Accompanied by a usual LOT Dreamliner at that time of the day.

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EPWA 2016.04.30 Danish Air Transport MD80

Just two photos of a MD83 from Danish Air Transport on a wet-lease to Enter Air.

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EPWA 2016.04.23

Another day, another Dreamliner arriving. Yet this time it was a little different due to the unusual circumstance of the captains retirement. For that occasion he did get a water salute.

EPWA 2016.04.18 Volga Dnepr IL76 departure

After the night in Warsaw, RA-76511 (VDAs Il-76) departed together with its cargo. Unfortunately, again, a cargo aircraft choose the other runway it was supposed to... In addition, while waiting for the departure three other aircraft leaving Warsaw from runway 29.

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EPWA 2016.04.17 Volga Dnepr Il76 arrival

Cargo traffic is not the main traffic here at Warsaw. Sometimes something bigger will arrive. This time it was a Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin 76. It then spent the night in Warsaw and departed the next day. Here a couple of shots of RA-76511 arriving in Warsaw.

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EPWA 2016.04.02

After a year of flying for Air Europa, SP-LRF "Franek" returned back to Warsaw. Here is his first dusk at PPS12. Additionally one 737 is undergoing maintenance at the gate.

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