Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Air France Airbus A319 departing London Heathrow

03/04/2022 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air France Airbus A319 departing London Heathrow as it heads off to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to connect its passengers to the world. Air France currently operates a fleet of 28 Airbus A319 aircraft in its short-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A318, Airbus … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle to drop face-covering requirement

03/04/2022 by Kevincm

Norweigan Air Shuttle is updating its policies on face coverings - with the airline dropping the requirement from the 4th of April 2022. Norwegian Boeing 737-800 taking off from Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The requirement was put in place on 17th June 2020, with a mandatory face-covering required when flying. This will be lifted on every flight … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd/3rd April)

02/04/2022 by Kevincm

April is amongst us, with all the fun and games it promises. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Life returns to normal - but protection is everything. Even on scaffolding poles. Trip Report - Sweet Home Chicago This is taking a little longer than usual - but we're up and running. First two parts this week, with some more coming next week! Back to the … [Read more...]

Air France prepares for busy Summer 2022, with around 200 destinations on the network

02/04/2022 by Kevincm

Air France is preparing for a busy summer, as it prepares to serve over 196 destinations across its network - with operating at 90% of 2019 capacity. Long haul network It seems that demand is strong for Air France services, with capacity being boosted beyond what was being offered in Summer 2019 to North America, Africa, the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean. USA Air … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Testing, Testing, Swab, 1-2-3… – Sweet Home, Chicago

01/04/2022 by Kevincm

Sweet Home Chicago Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3... Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare International (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crown … [Read more...]

Jet2 re-introduces “Twilight Check-in”

01/04/2022 by Kevincm

Holidays with families (or by yourself) can be a stressful experience. Jet2 (and its holiday arm Jet2Holidays), is re-introducing its "Twilight Check-in" service to reduce the pressure for those who want to check in the night before. Jet2 Boeing 737-800 arriving at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The service is offered at various UK departure … [Read more...]

China Airlines A321neo – now featuring Inmarsat connectivity in the sky

01/04/2022 by Kevincm

With China Airlines bringing their Airbus A321neo into commercial service, the aircraft has another feature that has been announced - connectivity in the air, powered by SITA ONAIR and Inmarsat's GX Aviation. China Airlines’ first Airbus A321neo has now entered commercial service. As well as the passenger experience changes aboard (including … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Sweet Home, Chicago – Back to the Windy City with American Airlines and British Airways

31/03/2022 by Kevincm

Sweet Home, Chicago Back to the Windy City (at last) with American Airlines and British Airways Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare International … [Read more...]

LEVEL prepares to reconnect Barcelona to Los Angeles and San Francisco

31/03/2022 by Kevincm

IAG low-cost carrier LEVEL is preparing to kick off its West Coast of the USA service, with flights set to resume to Los Angeles and San Francisco this week. LEVEL Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El Prat - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route from Los Angeles will initially operate with three frequencies a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and, as of the … [Read more...]

KLM and Thalys announces additional AirRail capacity

30/03/2022 by Kevincm

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Thalys (the high-speed European rail operator) are to expand their AirRail partnership. The aim is to increase the number of passengers with connecting KLM flights at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol who travel from Brussels – and back – by train. KLM has offered transfer passengers the option of boarding a Thalys high-speed train … [Read more...]