Economy Class & Beyond

Aer Lingus takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

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It's taken some time (and politics), but Aer Lingus has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. Aer Lingus's first Airbus A321XLR - Image, Airbus This is the first of six Airbus A321XLRs planned to join the Aer Lingus Long Haul fleet. With this delivery, the airline has become the second in the world to operate the A321XLR—with sister International Airlines Group … [Read more...]

Emirates lines up festive activities on the ground and in the air

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With the festive week coming up faster than you can say "when is that package arriving?", Emirates has unveiled its plans for Christmas and New Year. In the lounge Emirates’ First and Business Class lounges in Dubai will be serving tradtionaroasted turkey with jus and cranberry sauce, glazed chestnuts, root vegetables, brussels sprouts and new potatoes, with other dishes … [Read more...]

Adobe does what Adobe does best – Price Hikes Ahoy

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For those of us who use Adobe Photography products, it's time to get your planning hats on, as the company is planning to jack up its prices. Price rises ahoy - Image, Adobe.  Adobe is putting up the prices "to better reflect the value that the apps deliver". It seems the move is to push people onto annual plans, rather than monthly plans. For Photography and Imaging … [Read more...]

Luxair signs for further Embraer E195-E2

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Luxair - the flag carrier of Luxembourg has signed a firm order with Embraer for further E195-E2 aircraft Luxair has chosen to exercise options for a further two Embraer E195-E2. These follow the initial four the airline ordered, In exercising the two options secured in their 2023 firm order for four E195-E2 aircraft, Luxair now has a total of six E195-E2s on order. … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus Enables Apple’s Find My “Share Item Location” to help find your lost Baggage

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For those of us who check in luggage, we've all had that sinking feeling at some point, when all the bags come off the belt... and your bag didn't make it. For those who use Apple AirTags with an iPhone, Aer Lingus is making life a little easier, with the airline announcing it has enabled Apple’s Find My Share Item Location feature. Passengers who are travelling with the … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to relaunch services to Canberra, Australia

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Qatar Airways is set to re-launch daily flights to Canberra, the capital city of Australia. > The daily flights to Canberra will operate via Melbourne to the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, in Doha. This service will commence in December 2025 and will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft. This will feature the airline’s Q-suite Business Class cabin and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport as it is prepared to return to its home base of Shanghai–Pudong Airport. China Eastern operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900 … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th December)

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We're fast running through December,  as we near the half way point of the month. With a clear run up to Christmas, we're still publishing, writing and doing our thing. That means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's full of people - New Street with Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market.  TRIP REPORT: There and Back Again Time for the last four … [Read more...]