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Lufthansa to resume its Munich – Riyadh service

11/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Lufthansa is off to the Middle East, this time connecting Munich with Riyadh. The resumed service will restart on the 26th October 2025. The planned operations for this route are: LH640 DEPART MUC 21:45 ARRIVE RUH 04:50+1 LH641 DEPART RUH 06:25 ARRIVE MUC 10:25 Commences: 26th October 2025 Operates: Three times weekly from Munch Booked Equipment: Airbus … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air India Airbus A350-900 arriving at London Heathrow Airport

10/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air India Airbus A350-900 arriving at London Heathrow (new livery) Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air India Airbus A350-900 arriving at London Heathrow Airport as it completes the journey from India. This Air India Airbus A350 is depicted in the new house livery. Air India currently operates a fleet of six Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its widebody fleet. They support Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th August)

09/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

The Malt House at Canal Junction. Birmingham

August continues on its merry way, and it's the end of another week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Malt House at Canal Junction. Birmingham Routes and networks Emirates to add a fourth daily service between Dubai and London Gatwick - With an Airbus A350 American Airlines plans six new routes for Summer 2026 - With Central Europe being a … [Read more...]

American Airlines plans six new routes for Summer 2026

07/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

American Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

With summer 2025 well in swing, American Airlines is planning for next year (2026), with six new routes lined up. There's new activity from Dallas, Miami and Philadelphia, with new routes to Europe. Joining the network for Summer 2026 are: … [Read more...]

Chiltern Railways signs for modern rolling stock – enter the Mark 5A

07/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a train on the tracks

Chiltern Railways (which operates services out of London Marylebone) has recently announced they are to update its rolling stock, with the introduction of Mark 5A rolling stock on its services. Coming to London and the West Midlands soon - Mark 5A coaches. The trains will be used on the Chiltern Main Line, operating to destinations between London and the West Midlands. … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to order 14 Boeing 777-9

06/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Cathay Pacific 777-9 - Rendering, The Boeing Company

Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more Boeing 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the type. With 14 aircraft ordered from Boeing, it marks the first time in 12 years the company has won an order from Cathay Pacific. In addition to the exercised options, the airline has secured seven purchase rights for … [Read more...]

These are not the droids you are looking for – ANA to withdraw its Star Wars “Droid” fleet

05/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

ANA Star Wars R2-D2 Jet - Image, ANA

Sometimes in the air, a special livery can brighten a day a lot when travelling.  Sadly, it seems ANA (All Nippon Airways) is nearing the end of its relationship with Star Wars, as the Boeing 777-300ER painted to resemble the best of all droids - R2-D2 - is set for its final flight. R2-D2 will have its final set of flights, operating on 6th August. It will operate as … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines rebrands, as it looks to long haul travel

05/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Alaska AIrlines unviels its new livery - Image, Alaska Airlines

It's time for a new livery, with Alaska Airlines unveiling its paintwork for its long-haul operations. As the airline expands to new markets in Asia and Europe from Seattle, they are introducing this livery on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The 787-9s with the new livery debut in January 2026. By spring, all Dreamliners in the airline's fleet are scheduled to showcase the … [Read more...]

Korean Air launches Premium Class on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet

05/08/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

a row of seats in an airplane

Refits offer the chance for new products. In the case of Koren Air, its  chance to add Premium Economy to its offerings. This has been introduced to the airlines' newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, with the first flights launching on short- and mid-haul routes starting from mid-September,  as part of a KRW 300 billion retrofit program. The retrofit covers 11 11 … [Read more...]

Emirates to add a fourth daily service between Dubai and London Gatwick

04/08/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Airus A350-900 - Image, Emirates

For those in the south of England who require connectivity to Dubai and beyond, Emirates is increasing capacity on the Dubai-London Gatwick route with the introduction of a fourth daily service. This fourth daily flight between Dubai and London Gatwick will commence on 8 February 2026, operating daily. Planned operations for this service are: EK069 DEPART DXB 17:05 … [Read more...]

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  • Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th August)
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  • Chiltern Railways signs for modern rolling stock – enter the Mark 5A

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