Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Chicago O’Hare International

28/02/2021 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777-200ER resting at the gate at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after completing the long flight from Seoul Incheon. Asiana Airlines retains a fleet of nine Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its long haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th February)

28/02/2021 by Kevincm

We've scooted to the end of the month as the pandemic tolls on. But no matter, its time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Cat powered coffee from Starbucks New Street ;) Routes and Networks Emirates to restart Athens to Newark NJ service - A daily service connecting Dubai-Athens-Newark, coming June. Qantas delays International Network restart to October … [Read more...]

Swiss unveils more details about its Buy on Board service – enter SWISS Saveurs

26/02/2021 by Kevincm

Swiss International Air Lines is proceeding at full speed to launch it's "SWISS Saveurs" buy onboard service, with plans to launch it from the end of March. Swiss Saverus onboard - Image, SWISS. The service will launch for short- and medium-haul Economy Class travellers from and to Zurich from 30 March onwards and on services from and to Geneva from 28 April. Swiss … [Read more...]

Qantas delays International Network restart to October

25/02/2021 by Kevincm

The Qantas Group has delayed its international network restart, pushing for a resumption from October 2021. Qantas Airbus A380 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. With the airline's international network badly hit due to tight immigration restrictions, both Qantas and Jetstar have been looking for ways to restart their networks. The two airlines are … [Read more...]

Panasonic Aviation tie up with Bandai Namco to deliver retro games in-flight

24/02/2021 by Kevincm

Who here spent far too much of their youth in arcades playing Pac-Man or Dig Dug? Be honest. Yes. Plenty of us spent at least a little of our youth playing coin-ops like these, honing our reflexes (and that's the excuse I'm sticking to). Well, Panasonic Avionics Corporation has selected BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment, to strengthen its in-flight entertainment gaming … [Read more...]

KLM Cityhopper takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2

23/02/2021 by Kevincm

Embraer has delivered a new aircraft to KLM Cityhopper - its first Embraer E195-E2. The aircraft was handed over to KLM CityHopper (the regional subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines) in a ceremony at Embraer’s facility in Brazil. This first E2 delivery to KLM, and lessor ICBC Aviation Leasing, brings the total number of Embraer jets in the KLM Cityhopper fleet … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast launches its new Smartcard scheme

23/02/2021 by Kevincm

Avanti West Coast (the operator of long-distance trains out of London Euston) is launching a new smartcard scheme for its services. The idea with the smartcard is that you will be able to store tickets securely on one card, preventing issues around paper tickets being mixed up or damaged. It works simply by customers purchasing a ticket online and then loading it on … [Read more...]

Emirates to restart Athens to Newark NJ service

22/02/2021 by Kevincm

Emirates is continuing to grow its network out, with plans to resume old operations - including its Newark via Athens service. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The Dubai to Newark via Athens service will restart on on the 1st June 2021. Planned operation is as follows: EK209 DEPART DXB 10:50 ARRIVE ATH 15:00 … [Read more...]

flyDubai begins preparations for the Boeing 737 MAX to re-enter service

22/02/2021 by Kevincm

With the announcement that the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has green-lit the Boeing 737 MAX for reentry into service, flydubai is to start preparing the aircraft for passenger service. The move comes after the ungrounding by other authorities and a 20-month review. The GCAA’s approval is detailed in a Safety Decision which sets out the specific … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 at Changi Airport

21/02/2021 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380, resting at its home base of Changi Airport as it is turned around for its next duty. Singapore Airlines operate 19 Airbus A380 aircraft - with plans to downsize the fleet to 12. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900, Airbus … [Read more...]