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

10/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a city with snow on the roof

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...]

TRIP REPORT: Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old in Style

09/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a group of people walking in a large airport terminal

Welcome to Istanbul Airport... Wait, where's my passport? Growing Old with In Style Time for a new airport. Even if I'm being bused around. And misplaced my passport...  … [Read more...]

IndiGo takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR as it plans its long-haul ambitions

09/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Indigo Airbus A321XLR- Image, IndiGo

IndiGo is the latest carrier to add the extra-long-range Airbus A321XLR, with the first aircraft recently delivered to the airline. The delivery of the A321XLR marks a big step forward as IndiGo plans out its long-term expansion strategy. The aircraft will be deployed on the airline’s upcoming non-stop services connecting  Mumbai to Athens from 23 January 2026, and Delhi … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul (Business Class) – Growing Old in Style

08/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a plate of food on a tray

TK1754 - Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Istanbul Airport - BUSINESS CLASS Growing Old with In Style Time for a new business class experience. How does the Turkish Airlines Mid-Haul Experience stack up?  … [Read more...]

Emirates continues its Premium Economy rollout, with new routes and service expansion

08/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER retrofitted Premium Economy Class cabin - Image, Emirrates

Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy expansion, with a number of routes having the product deployed. Let's explore. The airline will achieve this using both retrofitted Boeing 777 and new Airbus A350 to destinations in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines goes big, with Boeing 737-10 and Boeing 787-10 orders

07/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Alaska Airlines to take Boeing 787-10 and Boeing 737-10 for the fleet - Rendering, Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines continues to grow its fleet, with a major order with Boeing for single-aisle and wide-body aircraft orders. The airline is ordering 105 Boeing 737-10 aircraft, along with five Boeing 787-10 aircraft. Alaska Airlines, in the process, will add additional purchase rights for 35 737-10 aircraft, whilst exercising all held 787 options with Boeing. This … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways starts its Starlink Rollout on its Boeing 787 fleet

07/01/2026 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways 787 in a hanger being pushed back - Image, Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is continuing its Starlink deployment on its aircraft, with the airline equipping and deploying the product its Boeing 787 fleet. The carrier has become the first airline to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. As part of its rollout, The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within eight months, completing the retrofit in December … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Best Laid Oslo Plans and the OSL Lounge – Growing Old in Style

06/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a man sitting at a table in front of a green wall

The Best Laid Oslo Plans and the OSL Lounge Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo Airport to Istanbul Airport … [Read more...]

STARLUX takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000

06/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Starlux Airbus A350-1000 - Image, Starlux

Continuing the theme of the Airbus A350, STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has received its first Airbus A350-1000. STARLUX is the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as B-5855,  flew from Airbus in Toulouse to Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute. The airline has configured … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific rolls out its 80th Anniversary Retro Livery

06/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a plane on the runway

As part of the Cathay Group's 80th anniversary celebrations, the airline has been busy in the background painting an Airbus A350 into classic colours. Cathay Pacific retro Airbus A350-900 - Image, Cathay Pacific.  The aircraft is an Airbus A350-900 (registered as B-LRJ). Adorned with the airline’s iconic “lettuce leaf sandwich” design as well as the 80th anniversary … [Read more...]

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  • Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th January)
  • TRIP REPORT: Welcome to Istanbul Airport… Wait, where’s my passport? Growing Old in Style
  • IndiGo takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR as it plans its long-haul ambitions
  • TRIP REPORT: TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul (Business Class) – Growing Old in Style
  • Emirates continues its Premium Economy rollout, with new routes and service expansion

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