Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Air New Zealand unveils further plans for its Skynest economy-sleeper product

09/05/2023 by Kevincm

It seems Air New Zealand is pulling back more of the curtain about its Skynest (the economy class bunk-bed) product. It was unveiled at TRENZ – New Zealand's largest international tourism business event – where a real-life Skynest experience was available for the first time. The Skynest will be a six-pod configured sleep zone that offers sessions for economy … [Read more...]

ITA Airways to add intermodal travel options

09/05/2023 by Kevincm

Air travel can be a great enabler, covering distances quickly. But journeys never begin and end at the airport - there's normally travel to and from the airport. Typically, the point of switching modes (or intermodal travel) ITA Airways is offering a new product to help passengers - and not just in Italy. The new intermodality project is sponsored jointly by Aeroporti … [Read more...]

Ryanair to order up to 300 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft

09/05/2023 by Kevincm

Ryanair has been making noises it is ready to order new aircraft - and the order has been placed, with up to 300 new aircraft on the way. Boeing and Ryanair have selected the Boeing 737 MAX 10 (737-10) for growth. The purchase agreement is the biggest in Ryanair's history and includes a firm order for 150 737-10 aircraft and options for 150 more. The … [Read more...]

Emirates plans to double its SkyCargo capacity

08/05/2023 by Kevincm

Emirates SkyCargo is going for aggressive growth, with the cargo division of Emirates planning to double its capacity over the next decade. And it's kicking off the move, hiring two aircraft to help. Emirates SkyCargo Boeing 777F - Image, Emirates. In the short term, Emirates SkyCargo has added two Boeing 747-400Fs to its freighter fleet, adding … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines firms up Embraer E192-E2 operations out for Toronto Pearson for the summer

07/05/2023 by Kevincm

Porter Airlines has finalised its services out of Toronto Pearson as it prepares to add further capacity on trunk routes. The airline brings the new timetable into effect from the 1st of June to flights at what the airline describes as "more desirable times". It will also offer a greater number of coast-to-coast connecting flight options via Porter’s … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare

07/05/2023 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International as it heads off to its next destination. Southwest Airlines operate a fleet of 410 Boeing 737-700 aircraft, with the airline being the launch customer of the type and still the largest operator of it. The … [Read more...]

Frontier Airlines kicks off a massive expansion at San Juan

07/05/2023 by Kevincm

For those of you who want sun, golden sand and to enjoy Peruto Rico, Frontier Airlines has commenced a major network expansion to and from the island. Flights are being offered to and from San Juan, Aguadilla and Mercedita, as they ramp up their services to offer a total of 20 nonstop routes from the island. The new flights are listed below: From San Juan … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th May)

06/05/2023 by Kevincm

It's King Charles III's Coronation day, and as the United Kingdom heads into another three-day weekend, it's time to look back at what has caught my eye this week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Happy and Glorious Back in the Groove We've pushed out the final five parts of the trip report this week, wrapping up this adventure. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove – Well, That’s a Little Different

06/05/2023 by Kevincm

Well. That's a Little Different Back in the Groove Something a little different? Maybe… Off to the Land of Milk and Honey. I mean Heathrow Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries Lounge (South Lounge Complex) British Airways BA295 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Club World) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hyatt … [Read more...]

TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: The Xiaomi Mii Band 7 – Worth spending the extra?

06/05/2023 by Kevincm

Time for some more Travel Technology this time focusing on the Xiaomi Mii Band 7. We've asked the question if it's eWaste or useful for the Mii Band 6. But does spending the extra for a Mii Band 7 worth the difference? And why have I ditched it after a good 6 months or so? This is a longer term review - as evaluating health trackers takes real time to judge their … [Read more...]