Economy Class & Beyond

KLM to returns to Barbados its winter timetable

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KLM is looking for the sun this upcoming winter, with the airline heading off to Bridgetown, Barbados, in the Caribbean. The airline is planning to offer a seasonal route between Amsterdam Schiphol and Bridgtown. The service will then continue to Georgetown, Guyana. KLM plans to operate the following timetable: KL783 DEPART AMS 09:35 ARRIVE BGI 13:35 DEPART BGI 15:05 … [Read more...]

flyadeal signs for Airbus A330neos

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Saudi Group's low-cost carrier, flyadeal, has signed an order for 10 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The order will cover 10 A330-900 aircraft for flyadeal. Like all A330neo aircraft, they will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. This move marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services to be operated by the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic prepares to launch its Seoul service, as well as building out Eastwards

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It's been long rumoured, but it seems that Virgin Atlantic is ready to add Seoul, South Korea to its network, as well as working on the eastern part of its network. The flight is finally going ahead, as part of the Korean Air/Asiana Airlines merger, as part of the competition concerns on the route. You will have to wait as it is timetabled to begin on 31st March … [Read more...]

EVA Air to launch a Taipei to Dallas-Fort Worth Route

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EVA Air is expanding its North American network - this time with the airline setting its sights on Dallas-Fort Worth. EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The new flight by EVA Air will launch on the 3rd October 2025, operating three times a week. It marks an expansion of its current cargo-only service. After the launch of the new route, … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines introduces “Flavors by SAS”

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With Scandinavian Airlines planning to relaunch its European Business Class product, SAS is unveiling a new Food and beverage concept called Flavors by SAS. The new Flavors by SAS represents the next step in the evolution of onboard dining, which started in 2017. While the "New Nordic" programme highlighted Scandinavian specialities with a modern twist, Flavors by SAS … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Springtime Transatlantic Aventures with British Airways and American Airlines

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Springtime Transatlantic Aventures Another trip with British Airways and American Airlines In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in World Traveller … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – easyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an easyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport as it prepares to head home to Basel Airport.  easyJet Switzerland is a Swiss-based franchisee of the easyJet brand, with easyJet owning 49% of the airline. It operates a fleet of 23 Airbus A320 and 7 Airbus A320neo aircraft in its … [Read more...]

Getting used to travelling with Asthma… again

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The human body is an odd thing. Some of you might remember I have an Asthma problem. Except it hasn't been a problem for about four years or so - to the point I went off the medications I was using (as I wasn't using them). Let's talk about asthma puffers and travel.  Not about my poor taste in coffee. Well, that changed just over two months or so ago, when it kicked … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th April)

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It's the end of the week again, and we're on the cusp of Easter (and for those of us in some civilised places, an extra long weekend). But it's still Saturday again, and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Passenger Experience Refreshed Costa Coffee opens at Heathrow Terminal 4 Arrivals - More coffee! Scandinavian Airlines to reintroduce … [Read more...]