Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – SWISS Airbus A330-300 climbing out of Zurich Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS Airbus A330-300 climbing out of Zurich Airport as it heads off into the sky on a long haul destination. Swiss operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its long haul fleet. It also operates the Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 777-300ER. The airline operates the Airbus … [Read more...]

Holiday Gift Travel Technology – Budget gifts for the tech-inclined

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We know there’s an electronics shortage out there. But there are some electronic bits and bobs that are out there and could be fun to put in a stocking. Or in a wrapped present. Or wherever you want to put them (but ensure you get consent first). Could one of these be under your tree? Most of these gifts are under $/£50 and at most $/£100. I’ll … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18/19 December)

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We're fast approaching the peak of the Christmas and New Year travel season. So before you dive into suitcases tote to the airport, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What a giant babble you have - St Peters Square, Manchester.  This week has been nothing but pure hell at Economy Class and Beyond towers, thanks to a coward who lives in … [Read more...]

French Bee take delivery of their A350-1000… with a LOT of seats

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It seems ultra-dense A350s continues to be the order of the day, with French Bee taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000. As for how many seats? 480 in total. The seating is split by 40 premium class seats (premium economy) and 440 economy class seats in a dense 10-Across configuration. The aircraft are fitted with Airbus’ Airspace cabin, including … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines firm up Aer Lingus Regional network

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Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines have announced details of the commencement of Aer Lingus Regional flights, with tickets now on sale. Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton with Emerald Airlines CEO Conor McCarthy, and an Emerald Airline ATR72-600 - Image, Aer Lingus Emerald Airlines will operate flights under a franchise agreement. Flights will commence 17th March 2022, with … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines selects its new freighter aircraft – The Airbus A350F

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We must be getting to the end of the year, with aircraft manufacturers getting up their final numbers. On the menu today is Singapore Airlines who have signed a Letter of Intent for Seven Airbus A350F Freighter aircraft. The letter of intent covers seven A350F freighter aircraft, with options to order another five aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled to begin … [Read more...]

ANA unveils its Domestic Boeing 787-9 seats

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After 10 years of operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (yep... 10 years). ANA has announced its new Boeing 787-9 product for domestic operations. Let's dive in. The upgrades will feature both a premium seat and economy seat, with personal screen monitors for every seat. All 375 of those seats. Premium Seating ANA has gone with Safran Seating for its premium seats … [Read more...]

KLM and Transavia to abandon Boeing and order Airbus narrow-body aircraft

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Air France-KLM Group have announced a major order - signifying another move from Boeing to Airbus. This time, they're ordering 100 Airbus narrowbody aircraft for KLM and Transavia. The great switch from Boeing to Airbus - Image, Air France-KLM/Airbus.  The group has paced a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft - with purchase rights for … [Read more...]

Qantas to switch to Airbus Narrow-body aircraft

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In a major announcement, Qantas is planning a major switch from Boeing to Airbus, with the airline selecting the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A220 families as the preferred aircraft for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The airline has made a firm commitment for 40 aircraft – 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220-300 aircraft. Qantas … [Read more...]

UK Government to abandon Red List. Again

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The Red List that was introduced with much fanfare a few weeks ago by the UK Government... has been thrown out to the four winds again.  No more Red List to come into the United Kingdom from 4 am today - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. All 11 remaining countries from the UK’s red list from 4 am tomorrow (15 December 2021), following a review of the latest risk … [Read more...]

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