Economy Class & Beyond

How to earn money when your airline isn’t flying: Lease the aircraft out

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Norse Atlantic Airways is still in start-up mode, with the airline delaying its commencement of services due to fuel prices and market instability. As such, the airline is to sublease four of its Boeing 787 aircraft to Air Europa. The short term sublease will comprise of two Boeing 787-8 and two Boeing 787-9 for 18 months. For the airline, the sublease will do one … [Read more...]

KLM unveils new menus in Business Class … and also new tableware!

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The KLM menu is rotating again - this time with a new menu by Jonnie Boer. Also, the tableware is being updated. At Economy Class and Beyond, we always like to peek at the menu. Let us see what's being offered. What to look forward to aboard KLM World Business Class - Image, KLM Jonnie Boer is a Dutch star Chef, with sommelier Thérèse Boer of … [Read more...]

Finnair selects Panasonic Avionics for IFE upgrade

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We all like to be entertained at 35,000ft in the air - and Finnair has selected Panasonic Avionics to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s widebody long-haul fleet. Panasonic ex3 in Business Class The IFE upgrade is a part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet. In … [Read more...]

Air France confirms its order for four Airbus A350F aircraft

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Air France has been busy with Airbus, as it converts its initial Letter of Intent into a Firm Order for four Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. Air France Airbus A350F - Rendering Airbus/Air France.  The firm order will be for four A350F freighters, with purchase rights for an additional 4 aircraft. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways launches new menus for North American flights

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For those flying to North America with Qatar Airways, a new set of menus is rolling out across the North American network for both Business and Economy Class passengers. They'll be available across the Qatar Airways North American network from mid-April 2022. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i arriving at Frankfurt Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i preparing to land at its home base of Frankfurt Airport after a long trip. Lufthansa operates a fleet of 19 Boeing 747-8i aircraft in its long haul fleet, with 18 deployed in service and one aircraft currently parked. These support the Lufthansa long-haul … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9/10 April)

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We've hit the end of another week again - it therefore must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Boat House, Neston, Cheshire. Shot a few weeks ago before the current cold snap in the United Kingdom.  TRIP REPORT: Sweet Home Chicago I've been busy this week getting out the current trip report - with nearly a segment each day. Thank you for … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Hyatt Regency O’Hare – Sweet Home, Chicago

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Sweet Home Chicago Hyatt Regency O'Hare Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare International (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crown Plaza … [Read more...]