Economy Class & Beyond

ITA Airways firms up its order for Airbus aircraft

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Italian carrier ITA Airways has firmed up an order for aircraft from Airbus, with 28 aircraft on the list. All ITA AIrways Blue aircraft - coming soon. Rendering - Airbus.  The order firms up a memorandum of understanding between the two companies. So, what is ITA Airways buying? 7 (Seven) Airbus A220 11 Airbus A320neo 10 Airbus … [Read more...]

Updated UK Entry rules now **live** (PCR+Two Day Self-Isolation)

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Well, here we are again. Another change in travel rules has gone live for those of you who want to visit the United Kingdom. Let's go over time one more time - before Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson decides he wants to play tiddlywinks at Pepper Pig World again. Arrivals are about to get a whole lot more complex again. Coming to the UK? Vaccinated Travellers It … [Read more...]

China Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo with an updated interior

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China Airlines received the delivery of its first Airbus A321neo aircraft on 29th November. Let's see what has been delivered to improve the passenger experience. What lies behind the entrance? The China Airlines A321neo passenger aircraft is configured with 180 seats including 12 in Premium Business Class and 168 in Economy Class. The product features Fully-flat … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific take delivery of their first A330neo… with a lot of seats

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How many seats can you cram aboard an Airbus A330neo? More than you think if the latest aircraft for Cebu Pacific is to be seen. The airline has taken delivery of its first A330-900neo as it begins its widebody fleet modernisation programme, as it replaces its older Airbus A330ceo As for the seat count? It's 459 seats - all in a single-class layout. Cebu Pacific will … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Austrian Airlines Embraer E190 taxiing at Stuttgart Airport

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It's late, but it's Sunday somewhere - so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Austrian Airlines Embraer E195 taxiing out of Stuttgart Airport as it heads off to its home base of Vienna Airport.  Austrian Airlines operates a fleet of 17 Embraer E195 aircraft in its regional and short-haul fleet. They support the Airbus A319, Airbus A320 … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th November)

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We're approaching the end of November and the end of the week. And signs Europe is preparing to tighten restrictions which are never welcome. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Probably the best name for a pub in Birmingham.  Omicron Well, the Omicron variant is making the news - like it or not after it was discovered this week. Countries are taking … [Read more...]

New UK Entry rules go live: Tuesday 30th November (and some other connectivity headlines)

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We've got a date when the updated entry regulations for entering the UK go live.And it's 4 am Tuesday 30th November. The text says: From 04:00 Tuesday 30 November 2021 testing and isolation requirements will change for all arrivals into the UK. If you are arriving into the UK after 04:00 Tuesday 30 November 2021 then please return to complete your Passenger Locator Form … [Read more...]

A look at the new Recaro Aircraft Seating Crash-test facility – Economy Class and Beyond at Recaro Aircraft Seating

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A look at the new Recaro Aircraft Seating Crash-test facility - Economy Class and Beyond at Recaro Aircraft Seating To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall In this trip report: An Invite to Germany Testing and Paperwork Off to Heathrow, Terminal 5, and the South Galleries Lounge BA920 London Heathrow to Stuttgart (Club Europe) The joy of German Immigration, Into … [Read more...]

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