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What you missed this week at the Economy Class and Beyond

29/09/2018 by Kevincm

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It's been a busy week at Economy Class and Beyond (to put it bluntly!). I've been out and about, on flying labs and the APEX Expo. And a lot has gone on this week, with lots of announcements and some interesting routing and mileage opportunities - as well as things that'll impact you in the coming year. Here's your handy cut-out-and-keep guide to what we covered in the last … [Read more...]

Lufthansa group goes shopping – comes out with more A320 family aircraft

28/09/2018 by Kevincm

Lufthansa A320neo engine and wing - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Lufthansa Group has been to the shops again, and have converted options into orders with Airbus - and Swiss International Airlines being a big beneficiary. Lufthansa Airbus A320neo - Image, Lufthansa Group The group is converting 24 A320neo and 3 A321neo's options into additional aircraft for the group fleet. This takes the number of A320neo family aircraft to 149, … [Read more...]

Also a rooftop bar: Air France converts more routes to Joon

28/09/2018 by Kevincm

a map of the world with cities

Everyone's favourite airline that that is also a Roof-Top bar earlier this week gained a six more routes off Air France, with four short-haul and two long haul routes switching to Joon. Joon Airbus A320 - Image, Joon via Twitter Joon will operate four new short-haul routes including: Prague ( Czech Republic) with 3 flights a day Madrid (Spain) with 6 … [Read more...]

British Airways offer Double Avios on new bookings … with catches

28/09/2018 by Kevincm

British Airways Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's that time year where British Airways throws out an Avios offer to all its members - and this year we have a Double Avios on flights offer. But there are some gotacha's with this offer. The promotion on the face of it is rather simple: Register, book and fly until 31st December 2018 The offer applies to UK Domestic, European, International flights and … [Read more...]

Airbus A330-900neo – Certified by EASA

27/09/2018 by Kevincm

A330-900 in flight - Image, Airbus

Yesterday, Airbus cleared a significant hurdle in the Airbus A330 neo project, with the Airbus A330-900 obtaining type certification by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is expected to follow shortly. Airbus A330-900 in flight - Image, Airbus With the type now cleared for entry into service, the type will … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Air France Launches it’s Wi-Fi service- Air France Connect with Gogo 2Ku

27/09/2018 by Kevincm

Air France Airbus A330-200

Air France is finally taking a major step forward with their on-board Wi-Fi offering, with the announcement of "Air France Connect" today Air France Airbus A330-200 departing Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond On equipped aircraft, the Air France connect product, passengers will be able to access the system with three different product: A free "Message" plan … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Two wins for Pansonic Avionics, with EgyptAir and Uzbekistan Airways

27/09/2018 by Kevincm

Panasonic IFE System as deployed on a Lufthansa plane - Image, economy class and beyond

Panasonic Avionics have scored a couple of wins today at the APEX Expo with the airline picking up installation orders from EgyptAir and Uzbekistan Airways. Panasonic IFE System as deployed on a Lufthansa plane - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's look at EgyptAir first, which covers installation of hardware, connectivity and Media services. This will be installed on … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Stelia Aerospace and SkyLights team up for an immersive VR experience… but is it any good?

26/09/2018 by Kevincm

a chair with headphones on it

At APEX expo SkyLights announced a partnership with premium seat provider, Stelia Aerospace and InSeat Solutions to deliver a new take on the virtual reality experience. The new experience combines: A seat (in the demo case - the Stelia Aerospace Opal Seat) The AlloSky HD VR kit by Skylights InSeat Solutions massage functions The Stelia Aerospace Opal … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Examining the Airbus A220 supplied interior.

26/09/2018 by Kevincm

a group of seats in an airplane

Airbus revealed its updates on the A220 at APEX Expo , and brought along its cabin mock-up for the A220. Those of you wish long memories might remember this cabin demonstrator from before... that's right. It's the one that was used by Bombardier when they came to AIX in 2017 for its CSeries Demonstration. But there are things to talk about. So let's kick off with the … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: La Compagnie lines up its Airbus A321neos with Viasat Wi-Fi

25/09/2018 by Kevincm

a plane flying in the sky

La Compagnie has been talking about its new product for some time, without much facts on the bone. That changed today, with the announcement from Airbus, Viasat and others. La Compagnie will switch from the existing Boeing 757-200s, to its own pair of Airbus A321neo aircraft, which are due for delivery in April 2019. They will be used on its Paris to New York … [Read more...]

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