It’s that time of week again, when I’ve paid for the week in sleep, as well as the point where I need to round up our headlines.
Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
Looking a little sus there, Blinky – Bandi Crossstore, Birmingham
TRIP REPORT: Still for the friends
We’re moving on to activities, as I continue to power through the publishing of this trip report. Another three segments next week – four if I’m feeling a little spicy.
- Into the USA and The Crowne Plaza O’Hare
- The Hyatt Regency O’Hare
- Exploring a craft at the Museum of Contemporary Photography
AIX Extra
I’ve finally got to the point where time is returning to me, I’ve kicked off my AIX Extra series – things that caught mroe than my eye at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2026.
- Introducing Eva from Geven Seating, to fly first with Wizz Air
- The Collins Aerospace SkyNook – turning unused space into an important offering
Routes and Networks
- Qatar Airways strengthens regional operations – With many regional routes on the way back.
- Singapore Airlines to expand flights to Europe, with new services to Madrid – Frequencies up as Singapore Airlines capitalises on its competitors
New Aircrtaft News
- AirAsia Group signs for 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft – biggest order for the A220 yet… but no A220-500
IFE+C
- Singapore Airlines to add Starlink connectivity for its Airbus fleet – Boeing’s excluded for now.
Passenger Experience
- Etihad introduces new destination-focused amenity kits – Like Pokémon, it’s a chance to catch them all.
Rail
- Not so Sour Times – Great Western Railway to bring back trains on the Portishead line – There was a punchline there, but it flew over most of you
Pretty Pictures
- Spirit Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare – Gone, but not forgotten
Next Week
It’s another normal week at Economy Class and Beyond, as I continue the unpleasantness that’s the daily life and the changes that are going on.
So expect continued updates to the trip report that’s in flight (as I prepare the next one), as well as interesting headlines that pass over my inbox as I get them.
Until next week, Happy Landings!
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