Economy Class & Beyond

easyjet’s fleet renewal continues – One-Fifth, now A320neo family…

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easyJet have continued its fleet renewal programme, taking delivery of their 67th Airbus A320neo aircraft this month. This delivery pushed them over the 20% mark - or one-fifth of their fleet now using the A320neo family The A320neo family is important for easyJet, as they seek to reduce fuel burn, whilst introducing new technology and maintaining commonality for its … [Read more...]

Iberia joins the British Airways/Qatar Airways Joint Venture

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 Iberia is going to join the British Airways/Qatar Airways Joint Venture operation (or the Qatar Joint Business Agreement). The move commences in July, with a route being born out of this - an Iberia Operated flight to be operated between Madrid Barajas International Airpot and Hamad International Airport, flying daily. The new flight is due to commence on the … [Read more...]

UK Border to allow eGate use for persons over 10 years old

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We've hit the summer holidays at last - and given the weather, getting away will be high on people's priorities - as well as getting back. For those who are entering the United Kingdom, there's good news with the eGates service being expanded to children aged 10 and 11 years old, and upwards. The move follows a successful trial across major ports of entry including … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A320neo “Better World”

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A320neo, painted in the "BA Better World" livery. British Airways operates a fleet of 20 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A321neo in its single-aisle aircraft fleet, which is used to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd/23rd July)

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We're going through July faster than some of us like. In addition, we're heading into peak holiday season in the UK. So obviously, it's raining. Tradition states it must. But things go on, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Strawberry fields forever. Northwich, Cheshire. … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines gears up for Boeing 737 MAX entry into service

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It's almost time for another operator to bring their Boeing 737 MAX into service - this time, it's Malaysia Airlines. The Boeing 737 MAX will be joining the Malaysia Airlines fleet to help it modernise. The first of the type (a Boeing 737-8) will be scheduled to join in August 2023 - the first of 25 aircraft. Malaysia Airlines will be receiving the aircraft via … [Read more...]

To Find, To Serve – British Airways trials a new digital wayfinding tool (and we play with it too).

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We've all been there - We've been at an airport and the signs don't make sense, and the maps provided are pure and utter fiction as you fight through the shops to the gate. British Airways appears to be out there to help, with them trialling new digital wayfinding technology to support customers travelling through London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Terminal 3 this summer. The … [Read more...]