Last Week on Economy Class and Beyond (6th October)

It’s that time again where we take a look at the what’s and how’s in what I wrote last week on Economy Class and Beyond. So let’s dive in!

PaxEx

• Primera Air collapses – crew and passengers stranded
• Singapore Airlines to introduce Bang & Olufsen *wireless* headphones

In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity

• Air France Connect to use Global Eagle and Orange Business Services on Short/Medium Haul Routes

New Aircraft News

• Qatar Airways scales up – swaps to larger A350-1000’s
• Airbus gains certification for the A321LR
• EVA Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Miles and Points

• British Airways e-store offering DOUBLE AVIOS this weekend! (Still live for those who want to take advantage)

Snapshots and Trip Reports:

• SNAPSHOT: Lufthansa 424 Munich to Boston in Premium Economy
• SNAPSHOT: Lufthansa 423 Boston to Frankfurt in Premium Economy
• SNAPSHOT: Lufthansa 924 Frankfurt to London Heathrow with an A320neo!

Commentary

• Is it possible to have a bad currywurst in Germany? (sadly – yes)

Pictures

• Celebrating 50 years of the Boeing 747

Next week on the blog, I’ll be re-starting the San Francisco trip report, and I have some deeper takes from APEX Expo… and a few interviews too.

Keep looking skywards – and happy landings!

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