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IAG Group select Starlink Connectivity

06/11/2025 by Kevincm

IAG Widebody Aircraft (BA Boeing 787, Iberia AA330, Aer Lingus A330 and LEVEL A330 - Images and Colage - Economy Class and Beyond

It's not just British Airways that is going to pick Starlink by SpaceX for its connectivity solution - most of the airlines under the International Airlines Group (IAG) are following too. IAG's order will cover a strategic investment in wi-fi connectivity for 500+ aircraft. It will cover connectivity on aircraft operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL … [Read more...]

British Airways selects Starlink for inflight connectivity

06/11/2025 by Kevincm

British Airways Boeung 787-10 on final approch to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

British Airways is updating its In-Flight Connectivity solutions as part of a £7 billion transformation plan, with the carrier selecting SpaceX's Starlink connectivity solution. Starlink by SpaceX is a connectivity solution that operates in Low Earth Orbit, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity and greater coverage. The airline will start its Starlink rollout … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont

05/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a building with green lights

It’s time for another Snapshot, looking at the stay experience at the Holiday Inn Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.  I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you into the experience, the … [Read more...]

London City Airport to charge for passenger drop-offs

05/11/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

London City Airport Dropoff - Image, London City Airport

London City Airport has long held out against charging for dropping off passengers at the East London Airport. Well, that's changing, with the airport planning to implement a drop-off charge. London City Airport will introduce a drop-off charge for all vehicles by the end of the year, bringing it into line with all other major UK airports, which already operate similar … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines boosts winter network out of Copenhagen

04/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Scandinavian Airlines Airbus A320neo - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Scandivanian Airlines is working on expansion Copenhagen hub, with new routes and more capacity for Winter 2025. The winter program features two new year-round routes – Vienna, with two daily frequencies, and Tel Aviv, flying twice weekly. Alongside the new routes, five new winter leisure destinations have been announced, with Marrakech, Funchal, Fuerteventura, … [Read more...]

JetBlue lines up its onboard winter wonderland

03/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Jetblue Charms - Image, Jetblue

As we pass Halloween, the festive period is fast coming upon us. JetBlue is launching new products on board for the upcoming festive season. Who needs wings when you have charms? JetBlue’s Blue are launching a series of Charms. Designed for pop-in style charm shoes and apparel, these charms let travellers turn their travel memories into fashion moments by popping them into … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra

03/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a row of seats on an airplane

It’s time for something I haven’t done for some time… write a Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 in Main Cabin Extra. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that take you … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways signs a codeshare agreement with Air Algérie

03/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways and Air Algerie sign a codeshare agreement

Qatar Airways and Air Algérie announced a codeshare partnership. This agreement builds on the existing interline partnership between the two carriers to boost connectivity between Algeria, the Middle East and the Far East. The codeshare provides Qatar Airways customers easier access to Algiers as well as six other key destinations in Air Algérie's domestic network, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport

02/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Airbus A320 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it heads off on a short-haul mission. United Airlines operates a fleet of 71 Airbus A320 aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. The airline also operates Airbus A319, Airbus A321neo, Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st November)

01/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, New Street, Birmingham

It's the 1st of November. Mariah Carey has been defrosted, the nights are drawing in, and Birmingham's "Frankfurt Christmas Market" has opened. But it's still Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A busy first evening for Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. Now in the city until the 24th December.  … [Read more...]

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