Economy Class & Beyond

flyadeal signs for Airbus A330neos

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Saudi Group's low-cost carrier, flyadeal, has signed an order for 10 Airbus A330neo aircraft. The order will cover 10 A330-900 aircraft for flyadeal. Like all A330neo aircraft, they will be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines. This move marks the first widebody order for the subsidiary and paves the way for new long-haul services to be operated by the … [Read more...]

EVA Air to launch a Taipei to Dallas-Fort Worth Route

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EVA Air is expanding its North American network - this time with the airline setting its sights on Dallas-Fort Worth. EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The new flight by EVA Air will launch on the 3rd October 2025, operating three times a week. It marks an expansion of its current cargo-only service. After the launch of the new route, … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines introduces “Flavors by SAS”

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With Scandinavian Airlines planning to relaunch its European Business Class product, SAS is unveiling a new Food and beverage concept called Flavors by SAS. The new Flavors by SAS represents the next step in the evolution of onboard dining, which started in 2017. While the "New Nordic" programme highlighted Scandinavian specialities with a modern twist, Flavors by SAS … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – easyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an easyJet Switzerland Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport as it prepares to head home to Basel Airport.  easyJet Switzerland is a Swiss-based franchisee of the easyJet brand, with easyJet owning 49% of the airline. It operates a fleet of 23 Airbus A320 and 7 Airbus A320neo aircraft in its … [Read more...]

Getting used to travelling with Asthma… again

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The human body is an odd thing. Some of you might remember I have an Asthma problem. Except it hasn't been a problem for about four years or so - to the point I went off the medications I was using (as I wasn't using them). Let's talk about asthma puffers and travel.  Not about my poor taste in coffee. Well, that changed just over two months or so ago, when it kicked … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th April)

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It's the end of the week again, and we're on the cusp of Easter (and for those of us in some civilised places, an extra long weekend). But it's still Saturday again, and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Passenger Experience Refreshed Costa Coffee opens at Heathrow Terminal 4 Arrivals - More coffee! Scandinavian Airlines to reintroduce … [Read more...]

Lumo to allow seat selection… and introduce some new seat covers

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One of the things we play in booking airplane tickets is booking that perfect seat. Well, Open Access rail operator Lumo is adding seat selection functionality to its services. Lumo is offering customers the chance to select the best seat in the house thanks to the introduction of its new online seat selection tool, alongside a brighter new look for onboard seating from … [Read more...]

Hunnu Air takes delivery of Mongolia’s First Embraer E195-E2

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Time to turn our eyes to Mongola, where the first Embraer E195-E2 has landed, with it planned to operate for Hunnu Air. This marks the first of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which have been delivered by Azorra to Hunnu Air, marking a new partnership for the lessor and the first E2 to operate in Mongolia. The E195-E2 delivered from Azorra’s firm orderbook with … [Read more...]