Economy Class & Beyond

Air India commences its Boeing 787 retrofit programme

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After some delay, Air India is all set to commence its refit programme for its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. VT-ANT at an Air India hangar in Mumbai before departure to Victorville - Image, Air India Air India has commenced the widebody retrofit programme for its legacy Boeing 787-8 aircraft, with the first of 26 aircraft (VT-ANT) having flown to a Boeing facility in … [Read more...]

AirAsia X plans a new route to Turkey

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It seems AirAsia X is going to try low-cost long-haul operations again to Europe, with the airline planning a new route to Istanbul, Turkey. AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 - Image, Air Asia. The new direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul will commence on 14th November 2025 with four weekly flights, marking a significant step in Air AsiaX's network expansion. The … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to resume its Munich – Riyadh service

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Lufthansa is off to the Middle East, this time connecting Munich with Riyadh. The resumed service will restart on the 26th October 2025. The planned operations for this route are: LH640 DEPART MUC 21:45 ARRIVE RUH 04:50+1 LH641 DEPART RUH 06:25 ARRIVE MUC 10:25 Commences: 26th October 2025 Operates: Three times weekly from Munch Booked Equipment: Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th August)

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August continues on its merry way, and it's the end of another week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Malt House at Canal Junction. Birmingham Routes and networks Emirates to add a fourth daily service between Dubai and London Gatwick - With an Airbus A350 American Airlines plans six new routes for Summer 2026 - With Central Europe being a … [Read more...]

Chiltern Railways signs for modern rolling stock – enter the Mark 5A

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Chiltern Railways (which operates services out of London Marylebone) has recently announced they are to update its rolling stock, with the introduction of Mark 5A rolling stock on its services. Coming to London and the West Midlands soon - Mark 5A coaches. The trains will be used on the Chiltern Main Line, operating to destinations between London and the West Midlands. … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to order 14 Boeing 777-9

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Boeing and Cathay Pacific announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more Boeing 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the type. With 14 aircraft ordered from Boeing, it marks the first time in 12 years the company has won an order from Cathay Pacific. In addition to the exercised options, the airline has secured seven purchase rights for … [Read more...]

These are not the droids you are looking for – ANA to withdraw its Star Wars “Droid” fleet

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Sometimes in the air, a special livery can brighten a day a lot when travelling.  Sadly, it seems ANA (All Nippon Airways) is nearing the end of its relationship with Star Wars, as the Boeing 777-300ER painted to resemble the best of all droids - R2-D2 - is set for its final flight. R2-D2 will have its final set of flights, operating on 6th August. It will operate as … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines rebrands, as it looks to long haul travel

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It's time for a new livery, with Alaska Airlines unveiling its paintwork for its long-haul operations. As the airline expands to new markets in Asia and Europe from Seattle, they are introducing this livery on its Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The 787-9s with the new livery debut in January 2026. By spring, all Dreamliners in the airline's fleet are scheduled to showcase the … [Read more...]