Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A350-1000 lining up for takeoff at London Heathrow Airport

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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 A350-1000 lining up for take-off from its home base of London Heathrow as it heads off to San Deigo. British Airways operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000 in its long-haul fleet They also operate the Airbus A380, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing … [Read more...]

Even at 6:45 in the morning, coach travel doesn’t get easier

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Good morning from the wonderful world of Digbeth Coach Station (or by the time I depart - somewhere on the way between Birmingham Digbeth and the airport) as I begin the first leg of my trip to Hamburg. Today I’m in comfort and travelling to Aircraft Interiors Expo as the Passenger Experience week gears up to full speed. And even a short-haul trip fills … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th June)

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It's the calm before the storm... but there's still time to catch up on the week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's taken long enough, but West Midlands Metro is finally operating trams again between Birmingham Bull Street and Wolverhampton St Georges. And I'm counting that as a highlight of the week. That and me managing to finish early … [Read more...]

ITA Airways presents its “Born to Be Sustainable” livery

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ITA Airways have its fourth Airbus A350 joining the fleet. This one is a little different, as the airline drops the blue livery, for the "Born To Be Sustainable" billboard-style.  With the “Born To Be Sustainable” A350, ITA Airways tells the story of the 5 Sustainability Guidelines that underpin the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance … [Read more...]

AIX22: Safran reveals Euphony, a headset-free sound solution

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We're going to be kicking off our AIX22 coverage early, kicking off Safran Seating unveiling reveals Euphony, a headset-free sound solution for aircraft seats. Euphony is targeted as a solution for  Business and First class seats that provides passengers with a headset-free and high-quality individual sound experience. The solution, which will be … [Read more...]

Anuvu hits 100 upgraded Southwest Airlines Boeing 737NG aircraft

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In-flight technology provider Anuvu has hit a big goal in its Southwest Airlines connectivity upgrade, with 100 aircraft now upgraded. Southwest Boeing 737-700 arriving at O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is part of the modernisation programme between Southwest Airlines and Anunvu across 350 of its 737NG aircraft. This partnership will offer Southwest customers … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to start Berlin to TWO US Destinations

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Norse Atlantic Airways is trying something very new - operating long-distance services out of Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The airline will launch services from Berlin to  New York JFK and Los Angeles. Berlin-New York JFK will operate daily from the 17th of August. with lead-in fares starting from €160/US$120 one-way. Meanwhile, Berlin-Los Angles will operate three … [Read more...]

British Airways plots a busy transatlantic summer

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With the London Heathrow - Portland route launched last week, British Airways is planning a very busy summer across the Atlantic. And some of these routes will feature a British Airways Airbus A380 -  Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will serve 26 US cities to London, with various city pairs making a reappearance for the season and beyond. Firstly is the … [Read more...]