Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 7th July

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It's been another busy week at Kevin towers, so its time for me to take a breather and look back at some of the headlines at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond This week in "Shots of Birmingham I gather for last week at Economy Class and Beyond, we're looking out over the main concourse of Birmingham New Street station - one of the main entry points into the city. … [Read more...]

Emirates and Chocolates in the Air

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It was recently World Chocolate day and Emirates chose this to highlight their offerings in their premium cabins. As I have a bit of a sweet tooth some days, this is worthy of a deeper look. In terms of the sweet stuff, Emirates serves over 11 million pieces a chocolate a year on its flights. Which is a LOT of coca, any way you shape or mould it. In First and … [Read more...]

Connect Airways gets European Commission approval of FlyBe purchase

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It's been some time coming, but the European Commission formally approved the take over of FlyBe by Connect Airways. They will merge FlyBe, Stobart Air and Proppius Holdings into one company. Flybe De Havilland Dash 8 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  With the merger clearance completed, this should be the foundation of FlyBe's long term … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to upgrade its Terminal 3 lounges

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It's been around 11 years since Singapore Airport Terminal 3 opened - with Singapore Airlines moving in as its primary tenant. With time passing it seems that Singapore Airlines wishes to improve its premium experience at the terminal, with the airline announcing some upgrades to its lounge complex. The lounges will be upgraded to offer more space and capacity - with the … [Read more...]

Etihad upscales aircraft on three Asian Routes

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Eithad is scaling up connectivity between Abu Dhabi and three Asain destinations, with larger aircraft heading out to operate on certain routes. Etihad Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In short summary: Abu Dhabi to Seoul is upgraded to an Airbus A380 (from a Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner) Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is upscaled to a … [Read more...]

Delta steps its International Main Cabin Economy Product

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Whilst its fun to report on changes in the premium cabins, it is sometimes a lot more satisfying to see what is happening in the Economy cabin - and the innovation that are happening there. Delta Air Lines is stepping up to this, with changes to services on International services. In general terms: After takeoff, the airline will offer "Welcome Aboard" cocktails, … [Read more...]

Icelandair tries to reduce plastic, with new biodegradable cutlery

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With airlines waking up to some of the eco-responsibilities they need to do, airlines are open to trying new ideas to reduce the plastic waste generated in flight. Icelandair is working towards this goal, with the introduction of biodegradable cutlery. Icelandair cornstarch based cutlery - Image, Icelandair/Kaelis Icelandair partnered with Kaelis to deliver such a … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines chooses Inmarsat for its A350 fleet

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With Scandinavian Airlines getting ready for the Airbus A350, the airline has chosen to partner with Inmarsat and deploy is GX Aviation connectivity product for inflight broadband. The upcoming Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A350 - Image, Scandinavian Airlines The Airbus A350 aircraft will have GX Aviation (Global Express) integrates and delivers to the airline by the end … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 waiting its turn to line up on the runway at Dublin Airport, as it prepares to depart for the long haul trip to Hong Kong International Airport. Cathay Pacific operate a fleet of 22 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. These support the airlines long haul … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 30th June

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Well, we're halfway through the year now, but it is Sunday still - so it must be time to look back at the world of aviation and passenger experience as we take a look back with Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.   Continuing my "Walking around Birmingham whilst playing Pokemon Go tour", we come to the Library of Birmingham which was opened in September 2013. Deep … [Read more...]