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Air Astana Group finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft

02/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air Astana finalises order for 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft - Image Airbus

Air Astana Group has finalised its order for additional aircraft with Airbus, as the group signs for 25 Airbus A320neo aircraft. It marks the largest direct order by the group made to Airbus. The agreement was made on the 20th anniversary of Air Astana's start of operating its first A320 in 2006, and includes five A320neo and 20 A321neo aircraft. Airbus fleet … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo at Kuala Lumpur International Airport

01/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Malayisa Airlines Airbus A330-900neo parked at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-900neo at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 1 - Satellite Terminal) as it is loaded for its next mission. Malaysia Airlines operates a fleet of nine Airbus A330-900neo aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th February)

28/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a bowl of soup with meat and vegetables

Its the end of February... if you like it or not. As preapre to enter the third month of the year, it's time to look back on the headlines and articles I've written last week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.    Look into the bowl of Pho, look into the bowl of Pho, the Pho, the Pho, not around the Pho, don't look around the Pho, look into my Pho... (clicks) you're … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Older. Never Wiser – Growing Old in Style

28/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Growing old in Style - Singapore and Kuala Lumpar Header Image - Economy Class and Beyond

Older. Never Wiser. Growing Old in Style Time for some closing thoughts, conclusions and whatever else I have left to say.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo Airport to … [Read more...]

British Airways to add Boeing 787-10 aircraft to London Gatwick

27/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Boeing 787-10 in flight above the mountains at sunset - Image, British Airways

There's been some news from British Airways, as Sean Dolye made announcements to staff and the public. For passengers, there's big news drop, with the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner planned to make an appearance. British Airways Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner - Image, British Airways  Last year, the airline announced an order for 32 new Boeing 787-10 aircraft. The first of these … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk – Growing Old in Style

26/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a large airport terminal with people walking around

Of Luggage, Coffee, Coaches and a Walk Growing Old in Style Let's grab my luggage and head home. There's the joy of the real world the next day.  In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge … [Read more...]

Jet2 completes its Split-Wing Schimitar Refit Programme

26/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jet2 with Split-Schimitar winglet - Image, Jet2.com

Jet2.com has been busy with a fleet retrofit programme to improve the efficiency of its Boeing 737 fleet. It's worth a dive-in, as those savings add up, especially when trying to offer money off a Jet2Holiday. Jet2 Boeing 737-800, fitted with the Split Schimitar Winglet - Image, Jet2. The airline has retrofitted 74 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft with the old winglets removed … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines launches an Air-Train codeshare with Deutsche Bahn

26/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Brussels Airlines and DB launches a Codeshare - Image, Brussels Airlines

We're all for multi-modal shift where appropriate, so there is some good news, with Brussels Airlines and Deutsche Bahn launching a codeshare. The move comes about with DB adding a stop on its Antwerp - Cologne service at Brussels Airport. The first train of this new connection will depart from Cologne on 7th September at 06.11 am. The train will stop at Cologne, … [Read more...]

Qantas to add Las Vegas to its network map

25/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qantas is heading off to Las Vegas - Image, Qantas

Qantas is adding a new route between a new route to the USA, with Las Vegas being the next destination The new service will be a seasonal service, operating between Sydney and Las Vegas from 29 December 2026 to 12 March 2027. Qantas will be the first airline in the world to operate a non-stop scheduled route between Australia and Las Vegas. The new service will save … [Read more...]

UK Disabled Persons Railcard to expand eligibility from 1st March

25/02/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Overlooking Birmingham New Street Station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

There are steps being taken by the Rail Delivery Group to expand the eligibility for a Disabled Persons Railcard.  And the good news is, the first phase of changes goes into effect from Sunday (1st March). The changes are designed to bring benefit where evidence requirements are straightforward and to introduce robust assessment for more complex cases later in the … [Read more...]

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