Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th October)

As we head to the height of the “Spooky Season” (whoever came up with that term…), it’s time for a not-so-spooky Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.

 
Halloween? We’re fast heading towards Christmas in Birmingham (Victoria Square, Birmingham). 

Chicago Snapshots 

It’s almost as if I plan things and have a publishing schedule or something. Here are the key snapshots from the recent Chicago Trip. 

• American Airlines 99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)
• Avid Hotel, Chicago O’Hare (Des Plaines)
•  Hyatt Regency O’Hare (Rosemont, IL)
• British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow T5 (World Traveller)

New aircraft news

• Air Canada to expand its A220 order with a further 15 aircraft – Seems like someone is backfilling. 
• Air Côte d’Ivoire signs for two A330neo aircraft – Long haul expansion ahead for this small airline

Passenger Experience 

• Panasonic Avionics unveils Arc Maps 2.0 – Arc gets its second generation outing
• British Airways to restore full Club World Service – And about time to too

Sustainability in the Air 

• Air France-KLM Group signs for further Sustainable Air Fuel sources – More drops of SAF in ah aviation fuel ocean 

Trains 

• Bond Street Elizabeth Line Station finally opens – the next step: through running
• UK Department for Transport to increase rail fare evasion fines – Trying to skip paying fares? Fines are going up to £100, plus the cost of your ticket. 

Pretty Pictures 

• Airplane Art – Air France A321-200 landing at London Heathrow