Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 747-400 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare

10/02/2019 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a British Airway Boeing 747-400 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it begins the long journey from across northern Canada, the Atlantic and home back to its base of London Heathrow Airport. It's also the 50th Anniversary this weekend of the first test flight of the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th February)

10/02/2019 by Kevincm

Hello from Madrid - where this week's post is being brought to you by the power of Tesco Cold and Flu Max Capsules and me in Madrid trying to get better. Just. Don't. Ask. But for now, here's a look at last week at Economy Class and Beyond Passenger Experience Towards The Passenger Experience Week and AIX19 – Connectivity and Entertainment - We're starting … [Read more...]

Urban Exploration photography with a model and the Canon EOS R

09/02/2019 by Kevincm

EOS R - Urban Exploration and Location Shoot Photography (featuring the Rotolight Neo II) Canon EOS R Long Term Review In this series: Introducing the Canon EOS R City and Street Photography in Brussels Urban Exploration with a Model (featuring the RotoLight NEO II) Aviation Photography in Manchester Night time Model Photography The British Airways … [Read more...]

Easy £15 off at Lufthansa!

09/02/2019 by Kevincm

Lets be honest - if I can save a penny or two on a flight - I will. Lufthansa is here to aid me, with £15 off flights! You'll need to use code ZVJ0HQI9EIHL to get your discount. The code is valid until the 15th February at https://www.lufthansa.com/gb/en/promocode-conditions Allegedly, this code is personalised - but I opened Lufthansa.com in two different … [Read more...]

FlyBe to Shareholders: Approve the sale, or we’ll wind up the company

08/02/2019 by Kevincm

In a move that could be termed as "playing hardball", FlyBe has come out with a warning: Either approve the sale of the airline to Connect Airways, or face the airline being wound down with zero return. Flybe Q400 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The full filing is at … [Read more...]

The return of Mobile Roaming fees in Europe for UK Citizens – if No-Deal Brexit occurs

07/02/2019 by Kevincm

In news that shouldn't surprise anyone, low-cost Mobile Phone Roaming could be a casualty that happens if the United Kingdom cannot come to a deal with the European Union over its withdrawal from the EU. ... and about two or so years to undo the roaming agreements that are out there. This will involve: Calls Texts Multimedia Messages Data Huffpost has … [Read more...]

Bombardier Launches the CRJ-550 for United Airlines

07/02/2019 by Kevincm

Yesterday Bombardier launched a new variant of its CRJ family - the CRJ-550. Bombardier CRJ-550 - Rendering, Bombardier. So. CRJ-550 The CRJ550 is a "new" CRJ Series aircraft model, with a new type certificate based on the CRJ700 - so yes - it's based on an existing aircraft. The plane is targeted at airlines who need to keep 50 seater aircraft flying, but need … [Read more...]

To entertain, To Lurrrveeee – British Airways updates its IFE programming for the Valentines season

05/02/2019 by Kevincm

It seems love is in the air - or at least British Airways trying to introduce a little romance in the air, with the airline announcing updates to its In-Flight Entertainment System - with the oncoming storm that is Valentines Day. A love in of Speedbirds at London Heathrow Terminal 5 C - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A selection of love-inducing/vomit-inducing (take … [Read more...]

Germania files for bankruptcy

05/02/2019 by Kevincm

It seems the Germania group of airlines is the next airline to suffer - with the airline filing for insolvency today. The move affects: Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH Germania Technik Brandenburg GmbH Germania Flugdienste GmbH Flight operations will be terminated in the night from February 4 to February 5. Germania employees have been notified. Swiss airline Germania … [Read more...]

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrating the Year of the Pig

05/02/2019 by Kevincm

Well, a new moon has risen overnight - that means we've moved into the Year of Pig. The Chinese Quarter, Birmingham With the Year of the Pig starting, families have moved some major distances inside China and beyond as people travel back to be together for the holiday. And it's a time to come together, and celebrate. Golden Pigs everywhere! If you're … [Read more...]