Economy Class & Beyond

ITA Airways kicks off its status match programme

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It seems that Status Matches are running rife at the moment, with ITA Airways being the next to offer a match. ITA Airways is targeting international frequent flyers with this match, with the offer open to those who hold addresses outside Italy. 19 airlines have been targeted with the status match.  You can find the list and what you can match … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – Into Hamburg and The Ibis Budget, St Pauli

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Into Germany The IBIS Budget, Hamburg St Pauli/Repherbahn Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into Hamburg, The IBIS Budget, Hamburg … [Read more...]

Recaro shows off the R Sphere – A seat with sustainable materials, as well as a glimpse of the future?

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At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024, Recaro Aircraft Seating showed off their Crystal Cabin Award nominated seat - R Sphere.  Let's take a look, as there is a lot here to digest - and consider for the future of seating. Sustainability is a big thing in aviation as the industry seeks to decarbonise. But what about the interiors and seats? It's all to easy to use a … [Read more...]

Boeing pulls in pre-Farnborough Orders

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With next week being the Farnborough Air Show - Boeing is planning a much more muted presence than in previous years. However, the first sets of orders have arrived for the company. Time to dive in. Lessor Aviation Capital Group finalised an order for 35 737 MAX Boeing and Aviation Capital Group LLC announced the lessor has finalised an order for 35 737 MAX jets, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe)

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BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into Hamburg, The IBIS Budget, Hamburg St … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A330-200 arriving at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Iberia Airbus A330-200 arriving at London Heathrow after the short hop from Madrid. Iberia operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-200 (the range-optimised version of the classic A330ceo aircraft) in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the A330-300 and Airbus A350-900 in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13th July)

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We've reached the end of another week, which has been spent too much on my knees and not at a console writing things that could be understood in the English Language. But it is Saturday evening again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Modern Fruit Stores - The Apple Store, Birmingham.  TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a … [Read more...]

SAS firms up codeshares with Air France and KLM

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Ahead of Scandinavian Airlines joining SkyTeam on the 1st of September, the airline has been busy firming up codeshares with Air France-KLM Group. With the codeshare and interline between Air France, KLM and SAS agreed, they will come into force on the 1st of September when SAS joins the SkyTeam Alliance. These agreements also cover reciprocal loyalty program … [Read more...]

The promise of LEO Inflight Connectivity – and its path to delivery

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Low Earth Orbit (or LEO) Connectivity has been a topic that's been growing in importance, as satellite providers prepare to offer it beyond the home - and in this case, in the air, as we've gone from ground to air testing, and as we head towards real-world deployments. How does it perform though? Orbits are everything. There are three main orbit levels to consider … [Read more...]

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