Economy Class & Beyond

Fixing the barn door after the horse has bolted? British Airways adds clarifications to its planned changes to “The Club”

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Well, it seems there have been some changes to British Airways' "The Club" before it launches, as the airline tries to bolt the door on the barn, long after the horses have gone. Let's see what they offer, and if it's enough for you to go back to the BA Barn. Sector-based Earning returns as a Qualifying Option One of my big criticisms has been addressed, which is … [Read more...]

Viasat Connects STARLUX’s Entire Fleet with High-Speed IFC Solution

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STARLUX has launched enhanced service with Viasat’s high performance in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution, expanding their relationship. The phased rollout of Viasat’s high-speed, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi service will span STARLUX’s entire active fleet. In total, 48 aircraft, including Airbus A330-900s, A321neos, A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft will install or … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group begins integrating ITA Airways into itself

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Lufthansa Group has started the process of integrating its new purchase - ITA Airways - into itself. And there is a lot of the menu, so strap in. All one happy fleet.  Frequent Flyer programme Miles & More members can earn and redeem miles on all ITA Airways flights with immediate effect. At the same time, members of the ITA Airways frequent flyer program Volare can … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – TAROM Boeing 737-700 (SkyTeam) arriving at Bucharest Henri Coandă 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 TAROM Boeing 737-700 in SkyTeam house colours arriving at its home base of Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport. TAROM has an active fleet of four Boeing 737-700s. The airline also operates the Boeing 737-800, ATR72-500 and ATR72-600 in its fleet. The airline is due to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st February)

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Dear readers, please collect your "I Survived January" medals on the table on the left. Drinks are on the right as we barrel into February. And for one last look back, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Palace of the Parliament - Bucharest.  I'm currently working through my latest trip writing. The urge to write is battling the urge to cough, as my … [Read more...]

TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

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Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has a new customer today - with TAAG Angola Airlines taking delivery of their first of the type. TAAG Angola Airlines First Boeing 787-9 being welcomed with a traditional water arch. Image, The Boeing Company The aircraft is the first of four aircraft to be delivered to TAAG as part of its fleet modernisation. TAAG has opted for the middle child … [Read more...]

Icelandair to send its Airbus A321LR to Miami

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Icelandair is planning to launch a service between Reykjavik and Miami, Florida, with its new Airbus A321LR. The new route will be a seasonal flight, operating between 25th October and March 2026. It will operate three times a week, with flights flying on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Whilst this flight has been confirmed to operate with Icelandair's new A321LR … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to take a 10% holding in airBaltic

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It seems that "We are the Borg. Your biological and technological distinctiveness will be added to our own. Resistance is futile." is the order of the day, with The Latvian Ministry of Transport, airBaltic, and Lufthansa Group signing an agreement for the sale of a stake in the airBaltic. airBaltic and Lufthansa together - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Lufthansa … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to offer free inflight messaging on long haul routes

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For those who love to message in the air, Lufthansa is preparing a nice little passenger experience uplift on its long-haul routes, with the airline preparing to offer free messaging on long-haul flights. The German carrier will introduce free messaging on their flights in the Summer of 20225 on its intercontinental flights. Interestingly, this is not just limited to … [Read more...]