Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER climbing out of Zurich Airport

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It's Sunday again, and for the last time this year, it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Thai Airways International Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Zurich Airport (with an impressive amount of snow being kicked up by the jet exhaust). Thai Airways operates a fleet of 17 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th Decemeber)

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We're at the point in the year when time is an unknown variable. Days and hours seem like odd concepts until the new year. But according to my calendar, it's Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Sunny winter mornings at Moor Street Station, Birmingham.  … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines to add further Airbus A320neo aircraft

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It seems Lufthansa Group is happy enough with Brussels Airlines due to gain further aircraft, an additional three Airbus A320neos. This follows the first Airbus A320neo, which was delivered on 1st November 2023, direct from Airbus. This in itself was a milestone moment for Brussels Airlines, as it was the first time in the history of the carrier that brand-new aircraft … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond

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It's that time of year - as the 25th December rolls around  - or Christmas Day for those who celebrate. For those of you on the front lines who are working today (be it an early, middle or late shift - on the ground, in the air, in a hospital, care home, in a restaurant, or anywhere else), thank you - I hope you had time to have some joy today. For those of you who … [Read more...]

AIr Premia grows its fleet to six widebody aircraft

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South Korean carrier Air Premia is continuing to grow, adding a sixth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet. Air Premia CEO Kim Jae-hyun (seventh from the left) and other executives and employees are taking a commemorative photo, as the six Boeing 787-9 for the airline is unveiled at  Incheon International Airport - Image,  Air Premia. Air Premia has chosen to stick to … [Read more...]

Catching Trains over the Festive Period? Plan Ahead…

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We're fast coming up to Christmas - and as usual, this is an important time for the rail network, as there are major closures throughout the period. You won't find many people at London Liverpool Street Station, as it's closed over the festive period – Image, ORR/Network Rail. Apart from services being busy in the run-up (remember, that trains normally end early on … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st December)

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We're in the final weekend before Christmas, where the world is going quite mad in the run-up to the big day. But here to inject a little sanity as well as random aviation news headlines, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  A rather minimalist wide view, inside The Mailbox, Central Birmingham. End of Year orders Luxair signs for further Embraer … [Read more...]

Lufthansa adds a further five Airbus A350 aircraft to its backlog

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Adding to the end of year backlog, Lufthansa Group has disclosed it is adding a further five Airbus A350 aircraft to its fleet. Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Lufthansa Group will order an extra five Airbus A350-1000s to add to its fleet. This increases the group's firm orders for A350-1000 aircraft from ten to 15. Airbus A350-1000 - … [Read more...]

Air Canada signs for five further Airbus A220 aircraft

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The end-of-year spending spree shows no sign of stopping, with Air Canada signing for further Airbus A220 aircraft. Air Canada has signed for five Airbus A220-300s, on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first A220 in December 2019. This follows an initial order in 2016 for 45 A220-300s and a reorder in 2022 for 15 more. Including this latest reorder, … [Read more...]