Economy Class & Beyond

Viva Aerobus signs for 90 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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It seems expansion is still a thing with Viva Aerobus of Mexico signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for 90 A321neo aircraft. The aircraft will be used to drive its international and domestic growth. The Memorandum of Understanding would bring the airline's order book to 170 A320 Family aircraft if fully exercised. Viva Aerobus has based its fleet renewal … [Read more...]

Examining Collins Aerospace’s InteliSence – An eye in the sky for a better passenger experience?

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We're going to take a look today at another Crystal Cabin Awards winner - Collins Aerospace’s InteliSence. InteliSence is an, integrated intelligence system, which provides cabin crew with deep insights to improve airline operations, cabin service and the passenger experience. It uses AI and predictive information, to help airlines with on-board provision.  This … [Read more...]

A Server in the Sky – Examining Thales Onboard Data Center

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Thales won a Crystal Cabin Award for its Onboard Data Center. However, it is of interest, and if you've worked in the server space, you might be recognising some of the concepts that Thales is showing off. Especially if you've played with a Blade Server or two.   First concepts - what is a Blade Server? Put simply, a blade server is a server computer with … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st July)

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As we pass over the halfway hump of the year, it's time to catch up on what I have been scribing about this week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Centenary Square, Birmingham. If you've noticed it's been quieter than usual (and we've had a non-publishing day as well), things in the real world are hectic. All I'm going to say is this: If I … [Read more...]

easyJet to add 15 routes out of Birmingham for 2024

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easyJet is building out its Birmingham Airport network with the airline launching 15 routes.  easyJet Airbus A320neo arrivng at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So, where can the orange airline fly you?   The new routes are:  Barcelona  Tenerife Antalya Berlin Jersey Malaga Sharm El … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia takes delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX

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Virgin Australia has began its upgrade in earnest yesterday, with the airline taking delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX. The airline in the first instance is taking delivery of a Boeing 737-8. It is the first of 33 MAX family aircraft Virgin Australia will take delivery of over the next five years, after the airline restructured its aircraft order in December … [Read more...]

Helsinki Airport adjusts liquids rules with new scanner rollout

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For those who don't like the limited liquids rules, there is good news if you're flying out of Helsinki Airport - where their security control will allow up to two litres of liquids per passenger in your hand baggage. Finavia has now completed its development project which aimed at smoother and more stress-free security controls. The reform has been carried out in two … [Read more...]

easyJet readies for spring 2024, with seats on sale

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We might be in the midst of Summer 2023, but easyJet is readying for Spring 2024, with the airline placing seats on sale for next year. Get ready for spring 2024 already... if your planning skills are a lot better than mine. The airline has put its spring 2024 schedule on sale meaning 100,000 flights between 24 March and 2 June 2024 including Easter, are now available … [Read more...]

The Acro Series 9 – A Welcome Upgrade?

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we've always liked how Acro Aircraft Seating has worked on its products. We're going to take a look at the Acro Series 9 - the newest in the airlines seating family There are four variants of the Acro Series 9: Series 9FB - The fixed-back variant, launched by Jet2 Series 9R - A recliner-seat variant Series 9 Regional - A … [Read more...]