Economy Class & Beyond

So, what can BA rustle up for an afternoon tea service in Club Europe?

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So, as I've eluded to in the past, Club Europe's afternoon tea service can be... varible. And by that I mean, variably bad.  Let's take this example of Afternoon Tea service on BA717 between Zürich and London, flown on Saturday. Well, I'll give credit where credit is due... we were handed out nuts And of course, the battery acid that British Airways likes … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zurich

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have a Swiss Bombardier C Series CS100 departing Zürich Airport - a day before a massive lump of snow was dumped on it (much like a lot of Europe today). Pictured here is the class leader and the first commercial flying C Series aircraft - HB-JBA (named Kanton Zürich) as it … [Read more...]

I am too old for this. And too cold

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Good morning from Digbeth Coach Station. Again. You should all know by now that if I'm at Digbeth Coach station at silly o'clock in the morning, there's normally a reason attached to it, involving air travel. And you are right. Although conditions in Birmingham conspired against me. Still, I'm on the road... and I'm heading out for the day. Where? You'll find out … [Read more...]

Bigger overhead bins coming to American Airlines A321 (with Airspace XL bins)

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One of the odd things I've started covering on this blog are Overhead luggage bins. I don't know why, but it's another subject that fascinates me in terms of passenger experience (but then lots of things keep me more than amused...). American Airlines have chosen to work with Service by Airbus to provide cabin upgrades to 202 of its A321 fleet with the Airspace XL overhead … [Read more...]

Finnair continues its Moomins Tie-up – More Moomins #PaxEx in the works!

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Whilst some are choosing to look at Finnairs refreshed Business Class, I'm choosing a different tack. Why? Since when did I play by the book? Rather, I'm looking at passenger experience from a different angle, with Finnair working together with the Moomins. Moomins in a sledge at Helsinki Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Finnair will be re-vamping it's … [Read more...]

British Airways to return to the regions for Summer 2018

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Yes, I know we're heading to the end of 2017, and winter is out there being pretty damn cold and boring. Well, British Airways has announced its plans for serving the UK regions for 2018! British Airways Embraer E-190 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline will be serving destinations from three regional airports - namely, Manchester, … [Read more...]