Economy Class & Beyond

A Virtual Christmas Flight? Finnair to virtually fly you to Santa

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We all know travel has been more than a little light this year, however, Finnair want to take you to Santa in Lapland. Virtually of course. Your virtual A350 awaits - Image, Economy Class and Beyond From 25 December, Finnair will offer eight ‘flights’ using virtual reality to transport lucky families and children to visit Santa in his hometown of Rovaniemi. The … [Read more...]

Delta and KLM to trial covid secure flights between Atlanta and Amsterdam

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It seems Delta Air Lines and KLM are to launch their own COVID cleared flights from Atlanta to Amsterdam, but with an interesting twist.   KLM Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will run from 15th December 2020, operated by KLM and Delta. The two airlines have worked with the Dutch Government, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 777F arriving at Frankfurt Airport

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Lufthansa Boeing 777F arriving after a long haul trip at its base of Frankfurt Airport, as it nears the runway of its home. Lufthansa Cargo (as the name suggests) is the cargo carrying arm of Lufthansa Group. The airline operates nine Boeing 777F aircraft (the freighter version of the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th December)

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It's that time of the week where I wonder where time is going as we barrel through to the end of the year, whilst I try to struggle on with day to day life. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What's in the Box? Check my unboxing article.. .and video! Passenger Experience Finnair to sell… Blueberry Juice - One of the most popular service … [Read more...]

So, what did I get in the Great British Airways Sell off? *HAUL VIDEO*

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Earlier this week I teased and shot an awful video about what I got in the Great British Airways sell-off. Here's a better video ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBqicI4FIo8 As you know, British Airways decided to sell off existing surplus stock via WhataBuy (and the ongoing chaos that's ensured), my package technically arrived last Saturday. In fact, DPD saw fit to … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport is set to charge to drop off passengers

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It seems that the inevitable is going to happen - with Heathrow Airport  exploring a charge for vehicle access to terminal departure forecourts Stand by to pay to drop off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  If they go ahead with the planned charge, expect it to appear from Q4 2021. Rather than hide behind any excuses, it seems the airport has come straight … [Read more...]

Ryanair goes shopping. Comes out with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Ryanair has always been one to take advantage of a downturn, with the airline lodging a new order with The Boeing Company for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.  The signing ceremony - Image, Ryanair. The Irish low-cost carrier has 210 of the type on order from Boeing. Ryanair again selected the 737 8-200, a higher-capacity version of the 737-8, citing the airplane's additional … [Read more...]

Avolon Leasing signs up for Recaro BL3530 SPRINT seating

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Avolon Leasing (an aircraft lessor) and Recaro Aircraft Seating have agreed on a deal for 20 shipsets of the Recaro BL3530 SPRINT seat for use on aircraft in the transition market. Recaro BL3530 SPRINT Seats - Image, Recaro The order from Avolon for twenty shipsets (ie 20 aircraft) is split between 15 for use on Airbus A320 … [Read more...]