Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – SWISS Airbus A330-300 taking off from Zurich Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 taking off from Zurich Airport, as it heads off to an international destination. SWISS operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 777-300ER in its … [Read more...]

LATAM to add a further five Boeing 787 aircraft

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It seems Boeing is getting in on the end-of-year ordering shenanigans, with LATAM Group planning to order additional Boeing 787 aircraft. LATAM Group will sign for an additional five Boeing 787 Dreamliner family aircraft. Combined with existing delivered (both in production and delivered) LATAM Group will operate a total of  46 Boeing 787 airplanes, making the carrier … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd December)

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As we close in on the festive week, it's time to take stock, look back and digest the world in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Selfridges, Birmingham. The Disco balls add a look.  Trip report - Older, Yes. Wiser? No. It's time for a new trip report, with two segments this week. Look out for a few more segments next week. A Day Trip to Switzerland with British … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic adds capacity to holiday routes

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Longhaul leisure traffic continues to be an important part of the Virgin Atlantic traffic mix, with the airline looking to boost capacity to winter sun destinations in 2024.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Those looking to escape the British winter will be pleased to learn that the airline’s recently launched seasonal routes to Dubai and … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Older, Yes. Wiser? No – Coach Fun to Heathrow Airport

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Coach Fun to Heathrow Airport Older. Yes, Wiser? No. Age is a social construct. Frequent flyer programmes, doubly so. Morning coaches. Coach Fun and comedies British Airways Galleries North Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 5  BA772 London Heathrow to Zurich (Eurotraveller) Into Zurich Experiments in photography: The Canon EOS R50 Back to Zurich Airport and a … [Read more...]

Regulated Rail fares set to rise by 4.9% in March 2024

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In a case of "bury a press release before everyone goes off on Christmas holidays", the UK Department of Transport has announced that regulated rail fares will go up by 4.9% in March 2024. Avanti West Coast Pendolino arriving at Birmingham International – Image, Economy Class and Beyond" width="800" height="457" /> Avanti West Coast Pendolino arriving at Birmingham … [Read more...]

Icelandair selects Panasonic Avionics Astrova IFE

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For those travelling and who love a screen in front of them, Icelandair has selected Pansonic Avionics to supply In-Flight entertainment and digital solutions for its upcoming Airbus A321LR aircraft. Icelandair Airbus A321LR - Rendering, Airbus.  Pansonic Avionics will offer its Astrova seat-end IFE solution, which will be installed throughout Icelandair’s A321neo LR … [Read more...]

Transavia Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo

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Low-Cost Carrier Transavia Airlines  (part of Air France-KLM Group) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo.  Transavia Airlines Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus The move comes as this fleet begins its transformation to an Airbus-based carrier.  The aircraft has been delivered to Transavia Airlines lease from Air Lease Corporation. The Airbus A321neo was … [Read more...]

Iberia plans to return to Tokyo for Winter 2024

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We might be in the depths of the winter timetable, but Iberia is planning its own winter 2024 timetable, with the airline planning to return to Tokyo. Iberia Airbus A350-900 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The airline will add a three-times-a-week service between Madrid and Tokyo Narita, based on the following timetable: IB0281 DEPART MAD 12:00 ARRIVE NRT … [Read more...]