Economy Class & Beyond

Chiltern Railways to operate the new East West Rail Line

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With the East West Railway taking shape, the operator who will lead it into passenger operation will be Chiltern Railways. Chiltern Railways train on the Oxford - Milton Keynes route passing Winslow station - Image, Chiltern Railways The East West Rail route will eventually connect Oxford and Cambridge when completed. The first stages of the route are due to launch … [Read more...]

Bluebox joins Viasat’s Connected Partner Platform

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Bluebox Aviation Systems has announced a partnership with Viasat Inc., becoming a member of its innovative Connected Partner Platform (CPP). Under this agreement, the Blueview Retail solution will be available to airlines using Viasat’s in-flight connectivity-powered suite of digital products. Bluebox’s Blueview Retail is a state-of-the-art digital solution enabling … [Read more...]

Riyadh Air select Viasat to power its inflight connectivity

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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new premium international airline, announced it has selected Viasat to provide a full, fast, free in-flight connectivity. Riyadh Air Boeing 787-9 - Image Riyadh Air The equipment will be installed on the airline's initial Boeing 787 Dreamliner factory-installed deliveries.   It is offered free for Riyadh Air loyalty club members. Riyadh … [Read more...]

Grand Central orders nine new trains for its Open Access Services

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Arriva Group's Open Access operator Grand Central has signed an order for new trains. The order comprises of nine "tri-mode" trains to replace its existing fleet, to bemade up of 45 cars (9 x 5 car trainsets). These tri-mode trains will be able to run on overhead electrically power tracks, as well as on diesel and battery operation. The order, with a 10-year … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport completes its CT-Scanner Rollout

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Gatwick Airport has completed a key passenger experience and security improvement, completing the rollout of CT Scanners for security. Passengers travelling through London Gatwick no longer need to remove electrical items or place liquids in plastic bags, as part of a multi-million-pound project to transform its security screening process. According to the airport, … [Read more...]

United Airlines goes for growth in the Pacific

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United Airlines is trying out four new long haul destinations, expanding the airlines's international reach - and this time, over the Pacific. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Expect to see them on three of the new routes. Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The Chicago-based carrier will offer flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with … [Read more...]

ITA Airways commences its journey to Star Alliance

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With Lufthansa Group drawing ITA Airways further in its clutches, its time for the airline to commence the move from SkyTeam to Star Alliance. ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to deploy Airbus A350 to Frankfurt and beyond

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It seems the delivery delay monster has struck again - this time with Lufthansa. It's got to the point that the new generation  Airbus A350-900s (which have been confined to operations from Munich until now ) are heading Lufthansa's main hub of Frankfurt-am-Main. Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline … [Read more...]

Transport for London bans non-foldable e-Bikes from its network

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For those of you who want to take your e-Bike on Transport for London services, you're in for a rude awakening, as TfL has banned them from today, 31st March. No e-Bikes are allowed on the Underground, as well as other transport modes. The ban includes all non-folding e-bikes, including standard cycles that have been converted to e-bikes using conversion kits. They will … [Read more...]