Economy Class & Beyond

Caledonian Sleeper to start serving Birmingham

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The Caledonian Sleeper - a night-rail service operating between London and Scotland is to have a new stop from tonight, 15th January, with trains stopping at Birmingham International train station. The Highland Sleeper service will operate six times a week between Birmingham International and Scotland, connecting the West Midlands directly with Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Fort … [Read more...]

Flying Blue Status match returns for UK Residents

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So it's been... just over 12 months since British Airways did the dirty on its Club members, even though there has been a little backtrack. And most of us have a view if we are on track to retain our frequent flyer status with British Airways. Or not in some cases. Well, a new lifeline has been launched, with a paid status match with Air France-KLM's frequent flyer … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines to add Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet

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It's finally happened, as Delta Air Lines puts in an order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline has selected the largest variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner family - the Boeing 787-10. The airline has placed a firm order for 30 Boeing 787-10, with options for 30 more. These will be used to enable the airline's expansion and modernisation plans on high-demand … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to adopt Starlink inflight connectivity

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Lufthansa Group is to equip its aircraft with Starlink by SpaceX connectivity for in-flight use. Lufthansa Group is investing in its customer experience and will equip all of the group's around 850 aircraft with high-performance broadband internet access from 2026 onwards, both within the existing fleet and on all new aircraft. All aircraft in the group are set to be … [Read more...]

easyjet to fit remaing A320ceo aircraft with Sharklets

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easyJet is seeking to maximise the value of its Airbus A320 investment, with the airline planning to retrofit its remaining Airbus A320ceo (current engine option) with Airbus-manufactured Sharklets. easyJet Airbus A320ceo with Sharklets - Image, easyJet  Sharkets (and wingtip devices like this) are used to reduce fuel burn, thus reducing carbon emissions whilst … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 taxiing at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 taxiing around Kuala Lumpur International Airport as it prepares to depart its home base on a mission in Asia. Malaysia Airlines currently has 14 Boeing 737-8 aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. These are supported by the existing Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th January)

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It's been a bit of a first week back, as snow has impacted play. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's been a bit of a white covering in parts of the UK, with transport links shut, delays and such. Take it easy, especially if you stray from London. It's more than a little bit icy out here now... TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style It's been a busy … [Read more...]