Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa’s Allegris new onboard seating product (mostly) takes off with paying customers aboard

01/05/2024 by Kevincm

For those who have been waiting for Lufthansa's next-generation seating product- Allegris - has finally taken to the sky. Well, mostly. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü

30/04/2024 by Kevincm

An Instagram Trap? Coffee at Brü Surprise, Surprise! Does a mug of coffee need to be placed in an Instagram trap? Or can a place like this provide respite when walking around a city? Although, I'm giving an instant ding for an umlaut out of context... … [Read more...]

Eurostar Pledeges to power trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030

30/04/2024 by Kevincm

Eurostar has been working in the background and has announced a goal it wishes to meet - ensuring the power its trains draw in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK will run off 100% renewable energy by 2030. Channel Tunnel Eurostar Trains at St Pancras International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. It comes as the train operator releases its first … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Various Nibbles around Chicago

29/04/2024 by Kevincm

Various Nibbles around Chicago Surprise, Surprise! Time for the first round of food bite-sized reviews. This is more bite and nibble-sized, rather than things I can write full-length segments about food. And besides, sometimes it's nice to snack - even if its on small things. … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines confirms its move to SkyTeam

29/04/2024 by Kevincm

After some initial "will they, won't they", Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement with SkyTeam. The upshot is, that SAS will join SkyTeam on the 1st of September, one day after it leaves Star Alliance. From 1 September 2024, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Airplane Art Special from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare

28/04/2024 by Kevincm

Airplane Art Special from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare Surprise, Surprise! It's time for a parade of aircraft. Some pretty pictures to keep you all amused for a while. … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th April)

27/04/2024 by Kevincm

It's fast approaching the end of another month, and my planning skills are nearer the wall than usual. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the 25th floor of Alpha Tower, looking out towards the Libary of Birmingham, The Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Rep, The ICC, Brindley Place and the NIA. Trip Report: Surprise, Surprise! Three more segments … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont

26/04/2024 by Kevincm

The Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont Surprise, Surprise! Time for the second hotel for this trip, this time looking at a property that should be familiar to a lot of you if you've been around this blog - The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. What changes are there? … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines reveals its new Belgian Icon – Amare to take flight

26/04/2024 by Kevincm

As the Tomorrowland comes up, Brussels Airlines is presenting a new version of its Amare livery - another of its Belgian Icons. Amare unveils This will feature on one of Brussels Airlines' brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring augmented reality extras. It is applied to OO-SBB - the second Airbus A320neo that joined the fleet. According to the airline, Amare … [Read more...]

IndiGo to go widebody and order Airbus A350 aircraft

25/04/2024 by Kevincm

It seems IndiGo is going for the long-haul challenge, with the airline ordering Airbus A350 aircraft. IndiGo Airbus A350 - Rendering Airbus/Rolls Royce IndiGo has agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, with options for a further 70. The move will allow IndiGo to spread its wings further and expand its network. The cabin configuration will be … [Read more...]