Economy Class & Beyond

REVIEW 2023: Kevin in Numbers

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2023 has been... an odd year for me, in many respects. But it's time to look at my flights over the year and do some numbers. Because we do love numbers in this industry. Welcome to Part 3 of Review 2023... my year in numbers. Part 1 - Thinner seats and so on Part 2 - My year in Passenger Experience  Part 3 - Kevin in Numbers My Flights for 2024 - 11 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A320 being towed at Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A320 being towed at London Heathrow Airport in the late evening. British Airways operates a fleet of 56 Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in its single-aisle fleet out of its Heathrow and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th December)

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It's almost the end of the year - but it's also near the end of the week. Of course, that means it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Ozzy the Bull being festive at Birmingham New Street Station  Review 2023 My end-of-year wrap-up, thoughts and whatever else that's helped me whilst I sink a bowl of coffee. The last part is tomorrow where I do numbers. … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2023: Some passenger experience thoughts through the year

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Onto Passenger Experience... as well as some of the stuff I've endured over the year. Welcome to Part Two of Review 2023.  Part 1: Thinner seats, more passengers and more aircraft Part 2: Some Passenger Experience Thoughts about the year Part 3: My Year in Numbers I'm leading off with this - these are based on personal experiences this year as opposed to the … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2023: Thinner seats, more passengers and more aircraft

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Time to dive into the headlines of the year, as well as trends. Welcome to part one of Review 2023.  Part 1: Thinner seats, more passengers and more aircraft Part 2: Some Passenger Experience Thoughts about the year Part 3: My Year in Numbers New aircraft orders continue to flow It's been a busy year, with ATR Aircraft, Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all seeing … [Read more...]

First A321neo delivered from Airbus’s new Toulouse Production Line

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Airbus has been increasing the single-aisle output of its A320 family. The OEM has delivered its first aircraft from its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse - an Airbus A321neo. This Airbus A321neo is for Pegasus Airlines, a low-cost carrier based out of Türkiye. Pegasus Airlines' current Airbus fleet numbers at 93 aircraft, including 6 A320ceo, 46 … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond

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Well, it's that time of year - as the 25th December rolls around  - or Christmas Day for a lot of people. For those of you on the front lines who are working today (be it an early, middle or late shift - on the ground, in the air or anywhere else), thank you - I hope you had some joy today. For those of you who have travelled - be it near, middle or far, I hope you've … [Read more...]