Economy Class & Beyond

Qatar Airways deepens its codeshare relationship with China Southern Airlines

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Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, with an increase in frequencies between Doha and Beijing ahead of the Golden Week holiday period in China. Starting 16 October 2025, Qatar Airways will place its "QR" code on China Southern’s three weekly direct flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha. Similarly, China … [Read more...]

The joy of another strike on the London Underground

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The RMT Union has called out its members who work for London Underground out on strike. As such, the London Underground network is severely impacted.  In addition, Docklands Light Railway staff will also go on strike. Don't expect to see many of these during the London Underground strike - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Strikes are planned on the Tube and DLR … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International Airport resting between duties in a Hong Kong evening. Cathay Pacific operates a fleet of 30 Airbus A350-900 in its widebody fleet. They also operate the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER in their … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines to offer Free In-Flight Wi-Fi to its Rapid Rewards Members

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In the latest attempt to offer your information to access the Internet, Southwest Airlines and T-Mobile have announced a new partnership delivering free unlimited WiFi for all Rapid Rewards Members This programme kicks off on the 24th October 2205. All Southwest Rapid Rewards Customers, regardless of their wireless provider, will be able to access free WiFi for the … [Read more...]

Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first A330neo… with an interesting twist

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Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft. The A330-900neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Côte d’Ivoire’s fleet and is configured in a four-class cabin layout with four seats in First, 44 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 173 in Economy class. Yes, the twist is … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines to test “Dubai Deal” – a “lean” experiance to Dubai

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It seems that Austrian Airlines is trying new ways to deploy its fleet, with it planning to send an Airbus A320neo to Dubai, whilst offering discounted seating. So what's the catch? Let's dive in. Between December 2025 through March 2026, Austrian Airlines will test a new product: the “Dubai Deal.” The service will operate five times a week with the A320neo fleet, … [Read more...]

WestJet places an order for Boeing 737 MAX 10s and 787-9s

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WestJet is opening its wallet, signing an agreement with Boeing for the purchase of new aircraft. The new order with Boeing covers the purchase of 60 Boeing 737-10 MAX narrowbody aircraft, with options for an additional 25. The order also includes seven Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft with options for four more. This order increases the airline’s current … [Read more...]