London can be a tough place to serve for airlines, with slots at airports at a premium. However, Emirates has made one airport work rather well - London Stansted. To the point where they have carried their 2 millionth passenger through the airport. To mark the occasion, one lucky customer on EK66, Jeanne Fostel, received an upgrade to Business Class and an Emirates … [Read more...]
American Airlines announces a raft of improvements, including IFE screens and premium seating
It seems that American Airlines has decided to up its passenger experience game, with it installing seatback entertainment screens at every seat and expanding its premium seating options. Let's look at seats first, with the airline significantly increasing the number of premium and Main Cabin Extra seats across its narrowbody fleet by retrofitting existing aircraft and … [Read more...]
Etihad to add Gothenburg to its network, with an A321LR
Etihad is continuing its network expansion, with a new route to Gothenburg, Sweden. The new service will be a seasonal operation, commencing 17 December 2026 and operating four times a week until 21 March 2027. The new service will create Gothenburg’s first direct air link to the Middle East and Asia, connecting Sweden’s west coast with Abu Dhabi and providing some … [Read more...]
Brussels Airlines lines up some Nordic winter destinations
Whilst we come to the end of some heatwaves, and the end of summer soon, Brussels Airlines is gearing up for the winter period with three new Nordic routes. Brussels Airlines launches scheduled passenger flights to Evenes (Norway), Kemi and Kittilä (both in Finland). This is in response to passenger demand, which has seen popularity for winter routes grow. In addition … [Read more...]
SAS tries again with Copenhagen to Mumbai Route
It seems Sandivaan Airlines is going to try again with its Copenhagen to Mumbai route, with the airline planning a launch on 1st October 2026. SAS Airbus A330 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond With all the operational and practical preparations in place, flights can now be booked, as SAS reconnects Scandinavia and India with a nonstop year-round route between … [Read more...]
Virign Trains edges closer to international services – UK track access rights granted
In an announcement this morning, the UK Office of Rail and Road has announced that it has decided to pre-approve a new framework track access agreement between HS1 Limited and Virgin Trains. The agreement will allow Virgin Trains to operate up to 20 new daily return services between London and Paris, Brussels or Amsterdam from 1 October 2030 to 31 December … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Air India Airbus A321 taxiing out at Singapore Changi Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air India Airbus A321 taxiing at Singapore Changi Airport as it readies itself for a return flight to India. Air India operates seven Airbus A321-200 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th August)
It's that time of the week when the UK has cooled a little bit; we've all had a fun emergency alert on Friday night, and the weekend is here. And oh yes, there was a partial solar eclipse too. But there are other headlines in the world of aviation - thus, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Transit. (Shot safely with an iPhone). Routes and Networks … [Read more...]
Google launches the Pixel Tag – A first-party item tracker
At a recent Google event, the company announced it was going to launch its own line item trackers, dubbed "Pixel Tag". The Pixel Tag, as you all guessed, is an item tracker from Google. It uses s Google’s Find Hub network to quickly and easily locate your items. Google highlights use cases such as keys, wallet, or luggage. The tag is an oblong lump of stainless steel … [Read more...]
Delta to add Austin to Paris summer seasonal service
It seems that Delta Air Lines is growing out of its Austin (Texas) base, with the airline announcing a new route to Paris, France. Delta plans to start the daily service from the 27th March 2027 as a summer seasonal flight. It will be operated by an Airbus A33-900neo with Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort and Delta Main. The new route has been launched as … [Read more...]
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