Economy Class & Beyond

SWISS unveil their first Boeing 777-300ER with a Premium Economy cabin

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Swiss International Air Lines has been working on their Premium Economy product, with the first plane now equipped and rolled out with it installed. The first aircraft to be configured with the Premium Economy product is HB-JNH. This will be deployed on SWISS’s Zurich-Miami services from the beginning of March onwards. SWISS will install the Premium … [Read more...]

Air Canada to resume 34 destinations on its international network

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Air Canada is preparing for a busy Summer 2022 season, with the airline relaunching  34 Routes to Europe, Asia, Africa and The Middle East. Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Starting next month, routes will relaunch across the network. Examples given include: Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam, … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways prepares to adopt Avios as its reward currency

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It seems that Qatar Airways and its Privilege Club loyalty programme is to preparing to adopt Avios as its reward currency towards the end of March. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport, Image Economy Class and Beyond. The move will be completed by the End of March according to the airline. Avios is currently used by the IAG group of airlines as its … [Read more...]

Airbus to test Hydrogen-power engines… with an A380

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Whilst the industry looks towards the use of sustainable fuels, Airbus is to work with CFM International on the development of a hydrogen-powered demonstration programme. The proposed test platform - Image, Airbus.  Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with CFM International, (a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines). Together, they will … [Read more...]

LATAM unveils their new Business Class Amenity kits

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LATAM has updated their amenity kit, with them bringing local flair to their product.  The new amenity kits - called " Travel Eco Kits" are for passengers travelling in Premium Business cabins. These kits are based on local design and gradually incorporate sustainable elements. The collectable bags are designed to be reusable and versatile with a very long lifespan, … [Read more...]

Starlux Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo

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Starlux Airlines of Taiwan have been busy, taking delivery of their first Airbus A330neo. Starlux Airlines first Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This Airbus A330-900 is Starlux's first wide-body aircraft. It represents the leader of the fleet of 26 aircraft joining the fleet. This will be split between eight A330-900neo and 18 A350-900s. The A330neo … [Read more...]

Returning to a Land Down-Under – Australia reopens its borders as Qantas sees travel surge

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It's an important day in Australia, as its borders open to international tourists for the first time in nearly two years. The Qantas Group is involved as it plans to bring over 14,000 passengers into the country. The Sydney Harbour Bridge - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The first flight to be welcomed to Australia for tourists was QF12 from Los Angeles was the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th/20th February)

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It's that time of the week again when I try to write something amusing after another fun week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Greggs and Primark. What more could you want? Let's not talk about this week for my own sanity. Give me a week or so to calm down and I might have something to say about it. As well as another laptop review that I never wanted … [Read more...]

British Airways to add a daytime Newark – London Heathrow service

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For those who are not fans of Transatlantic Jetlag, British Airways is adding a daytime flight between Newark International Airport and London Heathrow. The new daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London. The additional flight, which launches on 6 June, will depart at 07:55 from Newark, … [Read more...]