Economy Class & Beyond

Korean Air and Westjet deepen codeshare ties

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Korean Air and Westjet of Canada are deepening their codeshare relationship, to provide more transpacific destinations to its customers. Korean Air will begin selling flights on WestJet’s new route between Seoul Incheon and Calgary, which will launch on 17th May 2024. Flights on the newly launched Seoul Incheon - Calgary route will operate three times a week using Boeing … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)

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AA87 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'HareTerminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Surprise, Surprise! It's time for some alise seat fun across the Atlantic. We'll play a game - how many times did I nearly fall out of my seat when dozing off? Plus some lots of passenger experience notes along the way.  But will there be feet? That's the question you should really be … [Read more...]

oneworld launches its 25th anniversary cocktail 

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we do love a little tipple now and again (and well within moderation). The oneworld alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary with... a cocktail. The alliance has partnered with The Connaught in London by serving up a new, signature cocktail to mark its 25th anniversary. The cocktail is called ‘The 25’. It was poured for the first time … [Read more...]

British Airways to move to Chicago O’Hare departures to Terminal 3

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In news that I can only describe as "positive" British Airways is to change terminal at Chicago O'Hare, with departures being routed through Terminal 3. A sign you won't see soon - a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER parked up at Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 as it loads for a return flight to London Heathrow.  Beginning on Thursday 25th April 2024, British Airways … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges

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Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges Surprise, Surprise! After a rather disappointing check-in experience (with the equipment swap and seat swap to an aisle), it's time to brighten up the morning with some good quality food and some peace and quiet.  Let's go lounging around Heathrow Terminal 3. … [Read more...]

Crystal Cabin Awards 2024 – Finalists Announced

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Through many entries, it seems that we have our finalists in the Crystal Cabin Awards 2024, as airlines, manufacturers and their partners vie for trophies for their category. 25 entries have made the cut this year. Let us have a look to see who's in the running in the seven categories: Cabin Concepts Tangerine Ltd, realised in collaboration with Japan Airlines, Safran … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to serve London to Cape Town

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Norse Atlantic Airways is trying something very different with its low-cost long-haul model, with the airline planning to operate a service to Cape Town, South Africa.  The new route connecting London Gatwick and Cape Town is set to commence on October 28th, 2024. Flights will operate three times a week on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, travellers can now … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! – The Road to Nowhere at 2:45 in the morning and the joy of check-in

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The Road to Nowhere at 2:45 in the morning, the joy of check-in... and equipment changes Surprise, Surprise! Early morning starts are never fun - and anyone else who thinks that fighting to get around Digbeth Coach station around 2:35 must be having a giggle. But we're about to also have the first surprise this trip.  And a rather unwelcome one at that.  … [Read more...]