Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Pacific adds Dusseldorf to its network

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Cathay Pacific continues to build its European network - with a new destination in Germany. That destination is Düsseldorf. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow, Image - Economy Class and Beyond The Hong Kong based airline will operate four flights a week to Düsseldorf, based on the following proposed timetable from Cathay Pacific, to commence from the 1st … [Read more...]

Easyjet unveils its new livery….

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... and I'm not too sure what to think of it. EasyJet - the Low Cost Carrier, second largest carrier in UK (by numbers of people carried) is making a change to its paintwork it will have on its plane. Here's a version of the old livery: Easyjet Airbus A319 at Birmingham airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The livery that EasyJet has used hasn't changed much, apart … [Read more...]

On why I still make GhettoIFE systems…

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Yes. I still make GhettoIFE systems. I'm guilty as charged. For those of you who are new to Economy Class and Beyond and are wondering what the heck is a GhettoIFE system, or why my iPhone is in a sickbag, grab some popcorn and a thought. A GhettoIFE system - put simply is a method of mounting a phone or small handheld device in a holder of some-sort that you can find on a … [Read more...]

Blowin’ in the wind – British Airways Arrivals Lounge

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Blowin' in the wind - British Airways Arrivals Lounge Index: Don't go you go anywhere else that's remotely different? To Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge American Airlines AA55 Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Automated Processing Chaos Crowne Plaza O'Hare Intstawalk: State Street Chicago Hyatt Regency … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Cityline prepares to wind down CRJ-700 operations

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It seems the time of  Bombardier CRJ-700s is coming to an end with, with services operated by Lufthansa CityLine planned for withdrawal on 29th March. Lufthansa CityLine CRJ-700 drawing - Image, Lufthansa CityLine Lufthansa Cityline services operate mainly from Lufthansa's hub in Munich, and operate seven CRJ-700 aircraft in their fleet. The wind-down will begin in … [Read more...]

Blowin’ in the Wind – BA0294 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow

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Blowin' in the wind - BA0294 Chicago O'Hare to London Heathrow Index: Don't go you go anywhere else that's remotely different? To Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge American Airlines AA55 Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Automated Processing Chaos Crowne Plaza O'Hare Intstawalk: State Street Chicago Hyatt … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin America Airbus A320

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Virgin America Airbus A320 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport during sunset on a dusky autumn evening. Virgin America operate 43 Airbus A320 aircraft in their fleet, using them on services within the United States and to Mexico with their mood-light interiors that seem … [Read more...]

Downfall on British Airways/Avios Changes? Check

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You've all probably seen this by now, but I'm spreading the good with the bad. And by bad, have a look at my views on what status earning is going to be like from 28th April 2015 on British Airways. Meanwhile, some people are a mite more angrier than me about the changes. And when in doubt, it's time to roll out the Downfall parodies. Because that's what the Internet does … [Read more...]