Economy Class & Beyond

Qatar Airways accelerates its Starlink rollout

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Qatar Airways is progressing at speed with its Starlink rollout for its Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER (with the previous antenna installed) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has completed its 30th aircraft with Starlink fitted, with refits being conducted since October 2024. Over 50 per cent of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft are … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways A319 in Retro BEA colours

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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 A319 arriving at London Heathrow Terminal 3 in retro British European Airways colours. British Airways operates a fleet of 25 active Airbus A3119 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd February)

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We've reached the end of another week again, and I'm still pondering a lot of things. However, there's plenty of news to ponder in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Alright Bab! A permanent installation from the Birmingham Lights Festival. TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest Due to a few issues this week (mainly me faceplanting the moment I got home from work), this … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to operate London Gatwick to Bangkok

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Norse Atlantic Airways is turning its eyes east, with plans to launch a London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi service. Norse will operate the new service from London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. It will launch on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Flights will operate up to four times weekly, with return fares starting from £295 including taxes - initially operating two … [Read more...]

EASA approves the Airbus A321XLR with Pratt & Whitney GTF engines.

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The Airbus A321XLR project took another big step forward, with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issuing the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines. Airbus A321XLR Test Aircraft powered by Pratt&Whitney engines taking off - Image, Airbus This follows the certification of the CFM LEAP-1A powered A321XLR in … [Read more...]

American Airlines plans further routes from Chicago O’Hare

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American Airlines is to add nine new destinations out of Chicago O'Hare for 2025. International connections For those wanting international travel, American Airlines is adding a direct service to Naples, Italy. This follows the recently announced service to Madrid. Both of these routes will utilise a Boeing 787-8. Closer to home, the airline will also serve Halifax, … [Read more...]

Viasat to deliver In-Flight Connectivity upgrade for AeroMexico

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Aeromexico has selected Viasat to Upgrade In-Flight Connectivity for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The new solution will replace the existing solutions installed aboard the Aeromexico Boeing 787s.  The fleet and upgrade comprises 17 total aircraft, including eight Boeing 787-8s and nine Boeing  787-9s. The Boeing 787-8s will be equipped first, and installation for … [Read more...]