We’ve scooted to the end of the month as the pandemic tolls on. But no matter, its time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
Cat powered coffee from Starbucks New Street 😉
Routes and Networks
- Emirates to restart Athens to Newark NJ service – A daily service connecting Dubai-Athens-Newark, coming June.
- Qantas delays International Network restart to October – It’s going to be a long wait for those who want to fly the flying kangaroo.
Passenger experience
- Swiss unveils more details about its Buy on Board service – enter SWISS Saveurs – Ah. This is Swiss for “open your wallet and scream” (see also: Hotels near Zurich Airport).
Aircraft news
- flyDubai begins preparations for the Boeing 737 MAX to re-enter service – flydubai edges the 737 MAX back into service
- KLM Cityhopper takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2 – A 132 seater new generation E-Jet, delivered to KLM
Trains
- Avanti West Coast launches its new Smartcard scheme – Ticketing is getting a little smarter on the West Coast Main Line
IFE
- Panasonic Aviation tie up with Bandai Namco to deliver retro games in-flight – Wakakakakakakakakaka… Cherry!
Pretty pictures
Next Week
I’m back in the office next week, so my time will be limited again – however, I’ll attempt to bring you the interesting and noteworthy headlines as we continue to navigate our way around the madness in the world, and how it relates to aviation
Until then, stay safe!
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