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Airplane Art – Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

13/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Delta Air Lines Boeing 717-200 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.  Delta operates a fleet of 74 active Boeing 717s in its fleet (with three parked). They form part of Delta's single-aisle fleet, operating alongside Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321, … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways introduces Privilege Club Pro – Points Subscription Packages 

13/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner taxiing at Hamad International Airport

It seems the quest for more money, whilst offering points continues, with Qatar Airways launching Privilege Club Pro. Privilege Club Pro allows members of the club to subscribe and earn Avios, as well as Qualifying QPoints, on a monthly basis. It marks the first time a loyalty programme with Avios has introduced a subscription that allows members to collect status … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th July)

12/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

West Kirby Beach

We're enjoying another heatwave in the United Kingdom again, where being sweaty is a way of life now. Through the sweat, it's still Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Life is a beach sometimes - West Kirby Beach, Wirral   Route and Networks Norse Atlantic Airways continues its Thai push - Three new routes to … [Read more...]

British Airways to add three new shorthaul routes from Gatwick and City airport

11/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

British Airways Airbus A320 arriving at Geneva Airprot - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For the upcoming winter season, British Airways is trying to convince passengers onto shorthaul routes from Gatwick and London City Airport. BA Euroflyer, British Airways’ Gatwick-based subsidiary, will operate year-round services to the capital of Morocco, Rabat, and the Austrian city break destination, Graz, from the 2025 winter season, whilst BA Cityflyer, British … [Read more...]

Aeromexico to install Viasat Amara on Embraer aircraft

11/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Aeromexico Embraer E190 - Image, Embraer

Viasat and Aeromexico announced the installation of in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, So far, six Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft are equipped with Viasat’s Wi-Fi technology, enabling customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connectivity. Installation of Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution on the remaining 28 aircraft, totalling 34 E190s, is … [Read more...]

Eurostar to boost London to Amsterdam route to five times a day

10/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Eurostar trains at London St Pancras - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

As teased during Eurostar's recent expansion plans, the European train operator is to expand its London St Pancras to Amsterdam Centraal service to five times a day. The new timetable will go into effect on the 15th December 2025.  Eurostar will operate five direct trains per day in each direction, offering passengers even greater flexibility and convenience when … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways completes its Boeing 777 Starlink Rollout

10/07/2025 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those travelling on Qatar Airways' Boeing 777 fleet, the airline has completed its Starlink by SpaceX rollout. The rollout covered 54 Boeing 777 aircraft in the Qatar Airways fleet.  This milestone makes Qatar Airways the operator of the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink technology. Originally scheduled as a two-year programme, the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic maps out a more premium future

09/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Virgin Atlantic recently announced planned changes to its fleet, as well as the premium options its passengers are demanding. Let's see what's happening with some major premium seating increases. Boeing 787-9 fleet The airline’s Boeing 787-9s will boast a full cabin redesign, introducing new seating in all three cabins. The cabins will be inspired by the airline's own … [Read more...]

Vietjet Thailand selects Blueview IFE

08/07/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

VietJet Thailand IFE pwoered by Bluebox Blueview - Image, Bluebox/VietJet

Vietjet Thailand has chosen to upgrade its in-flight passenger experience, with the airline to launch an in-flight service, powered by Bluebox's Blueview platform. The airline will use a system powered by the Blueview digital services platform and delivered via the Bluebox Wow System. This new service will soon be available across Vietjet Thailand’s fleet of 18 Airbus … [Read more...]

Heathrow to offer Fast-Track Arrivals from £25 a time. Worth it?

07/07/2025 by Kevincm 2 Comments

Heathrow Terminal 5 Arrivals - Immgiration - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Heathrow Airport has introduced a new wheeze to make money out of passengers - a Fast Track Arrivals Service.  Is it worth it? What's the offer? Let's face it - there's nothing more annoying than getting off an aircraft and standing in a queue to be let into a country for an hour. There are Fast Track Arrival lanes, which are offered in some terminals (to allow premium … [Read more...]

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