Economy Class & Beyond

Air Algérie becomes the latest A330neo operator

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Air Algérie has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo - an A330-900neo. The move marks a major point in the modernisation of the airline's long-haul fleet and in its long-standing partnership with Airbus. The A330-900 will play a role in Air Algérie's expansion plans from Algiers, enabling the launch of new transatlantic and Asian routes. Air Algérie is set to … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines sets out their Seattle – Rome plans

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For those of you who wish to fly between Seattle and Rome, there's excellent news - Alaska Airlines has confirmed its plans to operate the route, with a start date set. The airline will commence operations from Seattle on 28th April 2026, with the airline scaling the service to Rome-Fiumicino from four times a week to a daily operation due to demand. Planned … [Read more...]

Jet2 to lauch a new base at London Gatwick Airport

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If nothing beats a Jet2 Holiday, then for travellers flying from Gatwick, you're in for a treat, with the Jet2 Plc launching a new base at the South of London Airport. The group will launch both its flights and package holidays from the South of London airport. It marks the first major leisure airline arrival at London Gatwick since 2020 and marks the largest new-based … [Read more...]

Singapore to implement a Sustainable Air Fuel departure levy

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For those departing Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is planning to introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy. The levy will apply to Origin-Destination traffic, cargo shipments, and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from 1 October 2026, applicable for tickets or services sold from 1 April 2026. The levy will … [Read more...]

IndiGo and Bluebox Aviation Systems partner for A321XLR In-Flight Entertainment

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For those flying on board IndiGo's Airbus A321XLRs, there's good news with the airline partnering with Bluebox Aviation Systems. IndiGo's In-Flight Entertainment, delivered with Bluebox's Blueview platform - Image, Bluebox Together, they plan to offer a next-generation digital in-flight experience. Powered by Blueview, Bluebox’s modular digital services platform, … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)

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It’s time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard British Airways 296 in World Traveller Plus (the Premium Economy Cabin) I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you into … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th/9th November)

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It's the weekend again, so it must be time for a news roundup. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Dandelion at the Liverpool Festival of Light Snapshots Some short-form writing from your author. There is one more snapshot, which should come out on Sunday. American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra … [Read more...]

Project Sunrise takes form: Qantas’s first Airbus A350-1000ULR rolls out of the Final Assembly Line

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Qantas has been working with its suppliers on "Project Sunrise" - its plan to connect long-distance destinations with just one flight for some time. Well, that dream has been given form, with the first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) rolling out of the Airbus Final Assembly line. All the key airframe components, including the forward, centre and rear fuselage … [Read more...]