Economy Class & Beyond

AGEAN discloses a further order for Airbus A321neo aircraft

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AEGAN Airways is boosting its fleet, with the announcement that the airline will add additional A321neo aircraft. The airline will order 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020. Out of the aircraft … [Read more...]

Airbus secures an order from Jackson Square Aviation

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Airbus has been busy again - this time, securing an order for new aircraft from lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA). Jackson Square Airvation Airbus A320neo/A321neo - Rendering, Airbus JSA is part of the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, a global leasing company based in Japan and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. They have placed a firm order for 50 Airbus … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines introduces luggage fees, as well as other changes – yes, basic fares on the way

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Southwest Airlines has finally given in to the temptation of revenue - and from the 28th May 2025, will charge for luggage, ending the airline's "Bags Fly Free" tagline. The luggage changes in full: The airline will  offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select fares Meanwhile, will be offered … [Read more...]

Great Western Railway to take on Class 175 trains

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It seems that a new home has finally been confirmed for the Alstom Class 175 Coradia 1000 trains - and they're heading to the Great Western Railway (GWR). Class 175/1 and a Class 175/1 in the rear - Image, Great Western Railway  GWR will take on the entire class, comprising of 26 trains. This is split into 10 two-car trains and 16 three-car trains. GWR currently have … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways adds extra summer capacity on a number of routes

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It seems that summer 2025 has made Qatar Airways modify its plans, with the airline adding extra frequencies on some its world-wide network. Let's explore and see what is growing over the period. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 taxiing at Hamad International Airport, Doha. Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes which are getting frequency uplifts include: … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in Star Alliance livery

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in plain white, with large Star Alliance billboard titles as it is resting at its home base of Singapore Changi Airport between duties in the dark of a Singaporean night. Singapore Airlines operates a fleet of 22 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its … [Read more...]

CrossCountry Trains unveils its first refurbished train

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UK Train operator CrossCountry has unveiled the first train to go through its fleet refurbishment programme. CrossCountry 170101 in its new colours at Derby Station - Image, CrossCountry  The work is being carried out at Arriva TrainCare’s Crewe depot and funded by Porterbrook, who owns the fleet. The reintroduction of Class 170 ‘Turbostar’ unit 170101 to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th March)

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We've reached the end of the week again, where I've spent time typing, scheming and trying to understand the meaning of sanity. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Because coffee solves a lot of sins in the world - 200 Degrees Coffee, Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest We're into the bit where I'm spending time walking around, as well as … [Read more...]