Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa Group to introduce “Light” fares on North American Routes

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In news that should shock... exactly no-one, Lufthansa Group have confirmed they are to offer "Light" fares from Europe to North America. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i climbing out of Chicago O'Hare. Expect Light fares to be offered on this route - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As you can expect for a Light fare, it's a Hand Baggage Only Fare. Expect no ticket flexibility … [Read more...]

FlyBe to drop larger Embraer E-195s, focuses on Bombardier Q400

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FlyBe has been fiddling with its fleet plans, and will be sticking primarily to the Bombardier Q400. This has impact for other aircraft in its fleet... especially the Embraer E-195. Flybe Embraer E-195 at Belfast City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With the airline wanting to concentrate on what it calls its "profitable routes only", it seems the Embraer … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Ryanair 8513 Porto to Birmingham

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Time for another snapshot - today focusing on Ryanair 8513 between Porto (Portugal) and Birmingham. Pre-Departure Porto Airport - when passed - was relativity quiet. Boarding was from Gate 11 in the Non-Schengen zone at the airport. Whilst it was an airbridge gate - as per usual for Ryanair - boarding was by steps. Departures board Boarding Gate The Plane It's … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back to Hamburg Airport – Exploring the new at AIX18

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Examining the new at AIX18 - Back to Hamburg Airport Other airports exist other than Heathrow Did I mention I hate suitcases? Off to Birmingham Airport FlyBe BE7109 Birmingham to Hamburg Into Hamburg The IBIS Budget St Pauli Aircraft Interiors Expo - A look back at the coverage The Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Back to Hamburg Airport FlyBe BE7110 … [Read more...]

“Smart Luggage” companies BlueSmart and Raden shutter their doors

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In news that could be filed under "unsurprising", Smart Luggage companies Raden and BlueSmart have decided to shutter their operations. Smart Luggage companies have been under pressure since IATA changed the rules about Lithium Ion Batteries in luggage, and how they are to be handled in the case of smart luggage Both have press resales out. The highlight line … [Read more...]

SIngapore Airlines to fold in SilkAir into its brand, plans re-fit

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In a move that could be considered surprising - Singapore Airlines is to take its SilkAir subsidiary, and fold it into the main Singapore Airlines brand. SilkAir Boeing 737-800 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The programme will feature an investment in its cabin as well to transform the fleet, with lie-flat business class seating to be installed, and a full … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Crystal Cabin Awards – Exploring the new at AIX18

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The Crystal Cabin Awards - Examining the new at AIX 2018 Other airports exist other than Heathrow Did I mention I hate suitcases? Off to Birmingham Airport FlyBe BE7109 Birmingham to Hamburg Into Hamburg The IBIS Budget St Pauli Aircraft Interiors Expo - A look back at the coverage The Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Back to Hamburg Airport FlyBe … [Read more...]

Acro Seating announces first delivery the Series 7 Seat with Primera Air

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Acro Aircraft Seating has formally announced that Primera Air have taken delivery and fitted the first Acro Series 7 seats to the Primera Airbus A321neo fleet. The Series 7 Seat - front - Image, Acro Seating. The Series 7 Seat - back - Image, Acro Seating. The first delivery has been completed, with the Series 7 Seat - a Premium Economy product. Four rows of Series … [Read more...]