We’re now into the beginning of October, with a fair few things going in the background.
But even if things are going on, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
It’s a crossing.
New Aircraft News
- LATAM takes delivery of its first A321neo, orders further aircraft – LATAM expands its A321neo fleet, with additional orders added
- United Airlines signs for an additional Airbus A321neo and Boeing 787 aircraft – United Airlines prepares to upgrade and upgauge its fleet.
Routes and Networks
- KLM readies itself for a busy winter season with 157 destinations – A busy winter ahead.
- Emirates celebrates its fifth freedoms – 10 years of Milan to New York – And fifth-freedoms pay, it seems.
- Porter Airlines adds Los Angeles and San Francisco – Mr Porter takes its new E195-E2 aircraft to the US West Coast.
Seating
- Recaro Aircraft Seating to supply seats to LOT Polish Airlines – Nose-to-Tail replacement seating for the Boeing 787 fleet
- Acro Aircraft Seating signs Electra Airway for the Series 9FB Seat – New shipsets of seats are on the way.
Passenger Experience
- Virgin Atlantic refreshes its menu for Autumn and Winter – Some tasty morsels for the upcoming season
- Heathrow Airport to trial timed Security Screening appointment slots – time waits for no person, but you can at least schedule security appointments.
- Los Angeles International Airport Completes Air-side Terminal Interconnectors – If you need to do airport cardio, this could be fun – as well as change planes.
Pretty Pictures
Next week
We’ve got a few things in the pipeline, but hopefully, things are moving along.
Until they’re ready., I’ll have news, views, thoughts and my usual spin on the world. As well as plenty of misspelt headlines.
Until then, Happy Landings!
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