It’s that time of the week after I’ve woken up after a long sleep and tried to do something with the day – and try to collect all the links into one friendly thing that might make sense when I started typing this introduction.
Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
Centenary Square, Central Birmingham
TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove
This week, it’s three of the bigger part of the passenger experiences pieces of the trip, with the Club World and two hotel stays. Next week, we’re onto more things “to do” as opposed to travel.
- BA295 London Heathrow – Chicago O’Hare (CLUB WORLD)
- Into the USA and the Crowne Plaza O’Hare
- The Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Passenger Experience
- British Airways unveils its new Safety Video – Well, it’s better than having Chabuddy G trying to be humourous in a video
- China Airlines to offer a new catering experience with Le Palais – and its being made available across all passenger classes
New Aircraft news
- Austrian Airlines to renew their fleet with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners – Ten to join the Austrian fleet
Route and networks
- United Airlines adds new routes and capacity to the South Pacific – Austraila and New Zealand get major connectivity uplifts
- Qatar Airways increases services to Casablanca and Marrakesh – Summer fun in Morroco.
Trains
- LNER to launch a named train for the coronation – Seems appropriate as a new era begins
Pretty Pictures
Next Week
We’ve got another full week at Economy Class and Beyond – as well as our usual items that pass the editorial desk. We’ve also got another three segments from the Chicago trip that might raise an eyebrow – or fill a belly.
Until then, stay safe and happy landings!
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