Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

27/11/2022 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International in the "new" United Blue Globe livery as it completes its long-distance journey. United Airlines operate a fleet of 37 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates its Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th November)

26/11/2022 by Kevincm

It's that time of the week again when I put a bunch of links together, add witty commentary and ponder about the week ahead. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Hare and the Minotaur - Cheltenham Spa Fall Fun in the Windy City I am getting towards the end of the trip report - but some food, technology and experiences to keep you going. A … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Fall fun in the Windy City – Return to a much busier O’Hare Terminal 5

25/11/2022 by Kevincm

Return to a much busier O'Hare Terminal 5 Fall fun in the Windy City In this adventure: Still trying to keep it different Great. A Broken Down Coach… Cathay Pacific Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3 AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra) Avid Hotel, Chicago O’Hare Hyatt Regency O’Hare Airplane Art from the Hyatt … [Read more...]

ASLEF Rail Strike – Saturday 26th November – Lots of services to be impacted

25/11/2022 by Kevincm

For those who are planning to travel this weekend by train, you might want to think again, as ASLEF is calling out its union members on strike for the 26th of November. It's going to be another quiet day at Birmingham New Street - the 8th busiest station in the UK allegedly - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The strike is affecting twelve operators (and … [Read more...]

SAS to add Copenhagen to New York JFK route

24/11/2022 by Kevincm

SAS is planning to operate at two airports in the New York region, with the airline planning to launch a service between Copenhagen Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. SAS Airbus A330-300 at Newark International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline, with the launch of its new route to JFK in New York, SAS … [Read more...]

Emirates bumps up capacity to Colombo

24/11/2022 by Kevincm

With seasonal traffic being a thing, Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The additional service, operating as EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two cities to three, including two direct … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Fall Fun in the Windy City – Nigthtime Adventures with the iPhone 14 Pro

23/11/2022 by Kevincm

Nighttime Adventures with the iPhone 14 Pro Fall fun in the Windy City In this adventure: Still trying to keep it different Great. A Broken Down Coach… Cathay Pacific Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 3 AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra) Avid Hotel, Chicago O’Hare Hyatt Regency O’Hare Airplane Art from the … [Read more...]

LATAM and Delta to start Joint Venture service between São Paulo and Los Angeles

23/11/2022 by Kevincm

LATAM Airlines Brazil will begin a nonstop flight between São Paulo (Brazil) and Los Angeles (United States) on 1st July 2023, as both LATAM and Delta begin to flex their Joint Venture between North and South America. The new route will add a destination not currently served from Los Angeles. It will also allow passengers to connect at the two hubs. This is important for … [Read more...]

FlyAtlantic makes a splash – but can this work?

22/11/2022 by Kevincm

FlyAtlantic has been making the news rounds today as they come out of its sleeper state and start to gear up to offer services, starting in the Summer of 2024. FlyAtlantic Boeing 737- Render Lift Aero Design/FlyAtlantic. As the name suggests, they will operate services across the Atlantic, seemly creating their hub at Belfast International Airport. RTE.ie, BBC … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines adjusts capacity across its network

22/11/2022 by Kevincm

Singapore Airlines is adjusting its network, as it ramps up some services and adjusts capacity on others. Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond The Americas and Europe For those who love the SIA A380, there's a bit of bad news, with it being pulled from SQ26 and SQ25, the daily Singapore-Frankfurt-New York (JFK) … [Read more...]