Economy Class & Beyond

SWISS Senses rolls passenger experience improvements to roll out

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Ahead of the SWISS International Air Lines A350-900 rollout, the airline is putting in some major changes to the passenger experience aboard their current aircraft for their long haul Premium Economy and Economy Class products. New meal concepts for Economy Class - Image, SWISS.  In the first phase, SWISS Senses will bring an expanded inflight food and beverage offer … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines plans routes to Marrakech and Accra

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It seems Delta Air Lines is planning a new route starting this upcoming winter season - this time Marrakech, Morocco. Delta Boeing 767-400ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  It marks an expansion of Delta's African network, with the airline planning to operate the route between Atlanta and Marrakech. The new route will start on the 25th October 2025.  The … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Express Rail links improves, by adding local transit options too

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We've talked here about the move to Air+Rail Links - and how it helps bridge the gap to getting to your destination - but it lacks in one way - the "Last Mile" to your final destination, be it a hotel, your home, a business meeting... and so on. Lufthansa is expanding its Express Rail programme, so tickets will now be valid for local public transportation.  Bookings … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Nighttime walk with an iPhone – Miles to Bucharest

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A Nighttime Walk with an iPhone Miles to Bucharest There comes a point where even I get bored of a hotel room. And also, there's a supermarket around the corner - as well as some Communist architecture that is scarcely impressive. Let's drag the iPhone out for a nighttime walk around the Bulevardul Unirii and Palatul Parlamentului...  … [Read more...]

Emirates to open three new routes to Asia

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Emirates is turning its focus eastwards, with plans to launch three new routes to destinations in Asia. The new routes are Dubai - Shenzhen, Starting 1st July with a daily service Dubai - Da Nang - Starting 2nd June via Bangkok, four times a week Dubai - Siem Reap - Starting the 3rd of June via Bangkok, three times a week The addition of Shenzhen, Da Nang … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st/2nd March)

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As we move into lighter evenings and into March, there's still plenty of headlines to go through from the previous week. It therefore must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Building out lighter evenings  - Looking towards the Birmingham City Centre.   TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest Only two parts this week as I've been focused elsewhere (that and this … [Read more...]

Lufthansa updates its short-to-medium haul business class offerings

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For those of you travelling with Lufthansa from the 26th of February, the airline has refreshed its Business Class meals for its short and medium-haul flights. New main courses - Image, Lufthansa   The updated catering offers travelers even more choice of hot and cold dishes and passengers can look forward to new delicious starters, main courses and desserts. It … [Read more...]

KLM plots its Summer 2025 plans

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As the days lighten, airlines are getting their Summer 2025 plans locked in. KLM has announced its intentions for the season ahead, Intercontinental KLM is going to be busy this summer, with its intercontinental network expanding to San Diego (United States), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India). The airline will also continue its service to Portland (United States) … [Read more...]

Qatar/Virgin Australia tie-up gets the green light

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It seems that the Australian Government has approved  Qatar Airways Group’s purchase of a 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.  Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia Together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia  Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent investment in Virgin Australia has now received Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval following the … [Read more...]