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Lufthansa to add hot food to short haul flights… providing you pre-book…

24/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa is adding further options to its Onboard Delights buy-on-board programme. Let's see what the chefs on the ground are cooking up to be served in the air. Onboard Delights was introduced in February 2023 and has been continuously expanded since then by the airline. Lufthansa offers a selection of fresh meals, snacks, and beverages for purchase in Economy Class … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

23/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - Image, Econoy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as it is turned around for the return flight to Australia in the heat of a Bangkok night. Jetstar operates a fleet of 11 Boeing 787-8 aircraft in its widebody operation, serving alongside Jetstar's Airbus A321XLR, Airbus A321, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Econony Class and Beyond (22nd August)

22/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Solihull station in the rain

We've hit the end of another week, and if you're in the UK, a welcome break from the opressive heat. But its Saturday, I've been out raiding Mega Starmie, and its the end of the week. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Let it Rain! - Solihull Station.  Routes and Networks SAS tries again with Copenhagen to Mumbai Route - Let's hope they've got … [Read more...]

AirAsia pulls its Kuala Lumpur to Sydney service

21/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who like low-cost, long-distance flights and cheap fares, there's a bit of bad news - as AirAsia pulls its Kuala Lumpur to Sydney service. The airline has chosen to suspend its services between Kuala Lumpur and Sydney from 25 October 2026 onwards. The airline currently operates a four-flight-a-week service between the two cities. The move comes as … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines continues its European adventures, adding seasonal connections to Athens and Paris

21/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Alaska Airlines Long haul map - Image, Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines is continuing its long-haul adventure, with the airline adding two new routes from its Seattle home to Athens (Greece) and Paris (France). Like some of the long-haul destinations Alaska Airlines has operated, these routes have been heavily requested by its Atomos Rewards members. When these new additions launch next spring, Alaska will serve seven … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways rolls past 150 Starlink installs, with its first Boeing 787-9 fittted

20/08/2026 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways has become the first airline to operate Starlink-equipped Boeing 787-9 aircraft globally, as the airline continues its aggressive rollout of the connectivity solution. The carrier has also completed the Starlink rollout across its Boeing 787-8 sub-fleet in seven months, bringing the total number of its Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft to 150. In additon, … [Read more...]

Eurowings to expand Premium BIZ seating to London, Mallorca and Málaga

20/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Eurowings Premium BIZ - Image, Eurowings

Last year Eurowings did something no Lufthansa Group airline has done for some years - launched a Premium seating option at the front of the aircraft on its single-aisle fleet, called Premium BIZ. It was launched as a trial on its Cologne-Dubai route in November 2025. Well, it seems that Eurowings has crunched the numbers. And it's going to make Premium BIZ work for … [Read more...]

Emirates passes flying 2 million passengers through London Stansted

19/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

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

18/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

American Airlines New Cabin - With IFE Screens - Rendering American Airlines

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

18/08/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad Airbus A321LR - Image, Etihad

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...]

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  • Airplane Art – Jetstar Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
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  • AirAsia pulls its Kuala Lumpur to Sydney service
  • Alaska Airlines continues its European adventures, adding seasonal connections to Athens and Paris

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