Economy Class & Beyond

Virgin Atlantic adds Manchester to Delhi seasonal service

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Whilst there are thoughts of summer in a lot of people's minds, airlines are deep into planning winter and next year. Virgin Atlantic is trying a new route out of Manchester - with a new service to Delhi for the winter. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The service is due to commence on 26th October, with a three times … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines makes additional cuts on its network

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Singapore Airlines today announced further cuts to its network today. The cuts will impact both Singapore Airlines and SilkAir. Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Singapore Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline, the new cuts will total remove a total of 7.1% capacity from its network between February and May 2020. The … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A380 taking off from London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, I've dug into the archive to work on some more images that need to be released - so I present a British Airways Airbus A380-800 powering down the runway at London Heathrow Airport as it heads off into the sky to a long haul destination. British Airways operate 12 Airbus A380-800 in its long haul … [Read more...]

Coronavirus: Juneyao Air abandons plans to grow beyond Helsinki

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Juneyao Air of China was planning to launch a major expansion into Europe, with planned new routes to Manchester, Dublin and Reykjavik in the next season, using Helsinki as a hub. However, it seems these plans are now on ice. Juneyao Aair Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In a statemennt, the airline has annouced it is … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd February)

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It's time to look back at the week in travel again, as we take a dive into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week's photo is "Filed under one of those weeks". Back in my usual coffee shop, my usual pint of strong coffee, with a Surface Go and dreading the thought of Sunday work (the joy of a six-day week). Coronavirus Airlines are making further changes to … [Read more...]

Crystal Cabin Award Shortlist Announced

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One of the highlights of the Passenger Experience Week for me (apart from learning about the innovations at Aircraft Interiors Expo and the Passenger Experience Conference), is seeing what the Crystal Cabin Awards has to offer in the way of innovations in the cabin. The Crystal Cabin Awards from 2019 As usual – there are eight categories that are being … [Read more...]

Aeroflot introduce Base – a new take on the lowest fare

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Aeroflot is joining the party on making more differentiation in their fares - with the group introducing a new base fare. Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 taking off from Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The fare will be available in Business and Comfort class tickets starting from 4 March 2020. The main feature of the new Base fare is that is non-refundable. It … [Read more...]

Airbus delivers the first A320neo to SWISS

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SWISS International Air Lines are the latest airline to join the club of Airbus A320neo operators - with their first aircraft delivered today. Welcoming the first SWISS Neo - From left to right: Bruce Hall, Director Pratt & Whitney Airbus Operations, Peter Wojahn, SWISS Chief Technical Officer, and Carlos Alcántara, Head of Acceptance & Delivery A320 Family Final … [Read more...]