Economy Class & Beyond

Iberia prepares to run a full service for the Winter Timetable

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It's been a while, but Iberia is preparing to scale a full service for the winter timetable. The airline is pushing for a full service, with the relaunch of the last routes that were suspended in Latin America, growing out its US Network and developing of its Short and Medium Haul Networks Return to Latin America Iberia will be filling in the last gaps in its … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 arriving at London Heathrow

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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 Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow Airport after completing the long trip from Singapore Changi Airport.  Singapore Airlines was the launch operator of the Airbus A380. The airline currently operates 14 of the type, with 10 operational. The airline also … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th July)

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As Birmingham celebrates the arrival of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, things continue in the real world. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The star of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games opening Ceremony - The Rampaging Bull, now tamed and on display in Centenary Square. Snapshots One more snapshot from this go, with the trip report for my Helsinki Trip in … [Read more...]

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022: Back in Person – What do I get up to on the off-hours? (or “Do you have a life?”)

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What do I get up to on the off-hours? (or “Do you have a life?”) Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022: Back in Person Redemption seats exist for a reason Off to LHR, Terminal 5 South Lounge BA0974 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) Into Germany and IBIS Hotel What you might have missed from Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 What do I get up to on the … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza, Helsinki

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Time for another snapshot - looking at the hotel experience of the Crowne Plaza in Helsinki. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines orders a Supersized Jet: A350-1000s inbound

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It seems Airbus is happier to announce orders now the big airshow of the year is out of the way, with Ethiopian Airlines signing for the A350-1000. The move will make Ethiopian Airlines Group the first customer for the aircraft in Africa. Ethiopian Airlines has already ordered 22 A350-900s, of which 16 aircraft have been delivered. With the A350-1000 … [Read more...]

Air France to return to Newark Liberty International Airport

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Air France is planning to return to New Jersey, with a planned route re-lanch to Newark Liberty International Airport. The new route will be starting just in time for the Christmas holidays, on the 12th of December, with a daily operation. Newark of course is around 18 miles away from Manhattan. The planned operation is as follows: AF062 DEART CDG 12:300 ARRIVE EWR … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: AIX2022 – What you might have missed from the show

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What you might have missed from Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022: Back in Person Redemption seats exist for a reason Off to LHR, Terminal 5 South Lounge BA0974 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) Into Germany and IBIS Hotel What you might have missed from Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 What do I get up to on the off-hours? (or … [Read more...]

Jetstar takes delivery of its first A321neo

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Jetstar Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. Jetstar as we all know is part of the Qantas group, with this being the first neo delivered to the group. The aircraft is the first of 38 A320neo Family aircraft for Jetstar, comprising 18 A321neo and 20 A321XLR. These are part of a larger backlog of single-aisle aircraft ordered by the Qantas Group, … [Read more...]

easyJet to expand its Lisbon base

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easyJet continues to expand its network, with the airline expanding out of its Lisbon (Portgual) base. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move follows the allocation of 18 new daily slots at Lisbon airport by the European Commission. easyJet will base three additional Airbus A321neo, the company’s biggest … [Read more...]