Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates continues its Premium Economy rollout, with new routes and service expansion

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Emirates is continuing its Premium Economy expansion, with a number of routes having the product deployed. Let's explore. The airline will achieve this using both retrofitted Boeing 777 and new Airbus A350 to destinations in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, bringing Premium Economy and its latest onboard products to more cities … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways starts its Starlink Rollout on its Boeing 787 fleet

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Qatar Airways is continuing its Starlink deployment on its aircraft, with the airline equipping and deploying the product its Boeing 787 fleet. The carrier has become the first airline to enable Boeing 787-8 with Starlink. As part of its rollout, The airline has also equipped its entire Airbus A350 fleet within eight months, completing the retrofit in December … [Read more...]

STARLUX takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000

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Continuing the theme of the Airbus A350, STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has received its first Airbus A350-1000. STARLUX is the first Taiwanese airline to operate the aircraft type. The aircraft, registered as B-5855,  flew from Airbus in Toulouse to Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei, where it was welcomed with a ceremonial water salute. The airline has configured … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific rolls out its 80th Anniversary Retro Livery

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As part of the Cathay Group's 80th anniversary celebrations, the airline has been busy in the background painting an Airbus A350 into classic colours. Cathay Pacific retro Airbus A350-900 - Image, Cathay Pacific.  The aircraft is an Airbus A350-900 (registered as B-LRJ). Adorned with the airline’s iconic “lettuce leaf sandwich” design as well as the 80th anniversary … [Read more...]

British Airways to cut its hot breakfast on certain Club Europe Routes from 7th January

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In a sign that British Airways is happily cutting where it doesn't make a blind bit of sense and that it dislikes short-haul premium customers, the airline is planning to cut its Hot Breakfast service on certain routes. British Airways Breakfast in Club Europe (London to Oslo)  As reported on FlyerTalk and... well, every other outlet it seems, the hot breakfast on Club … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines unveils its new Boeing 737-8 MAX interiors

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LOT Polish Airlines has unveiled its new Boeing 737 MAX 8 cabin interior, with some upgrades to the passenger experience. LOT Polish Airlines refreshed Boeing 737 MAX 8 interior - Image, LOT. According to the airline, the new interior is inspired by Poland’s natural landscapes, with the Tatra Mountains and the glow of the rising sun, reflected in copper and amber tones … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – SWISS Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare 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 SWISS International Air Lines Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, as it completes the transatlantic journey from Zurich. SWISS operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its long-haul operation. The airline also operates the Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd January)

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As we reach into the New Year, it seems that it's going to be another rocky year. Let's look back at some past posts to try to lighten the mood. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Chester City Centre At Economy Class and Beyond, your editor and writer have taken the week to slow down a little, after being people'd out. We're aiming for normality as … [Read more...]