Economy Class & Beyond

Vietnam Airlines commits to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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It seems Vietnam Airlines is on a roll with announcements, with them announcing with Boeing a commitment to order 737 MAX aircraft for its fleet. The airline has signed a commitment for 50 of the Boeing 737-8 aircraft, to expand the airline's single-aisle fleet. This commitment was announced during a signing ceremony with President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines selects AirFi for Wireless In-Flight Entertainment

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Vietnam Airlines has signed a two-year deal with AirFi to provide Wirless IFE (W-IFE) and in-seat ordering technology for their aircraft. The deal covers equipment for 37 Airbus A321 aircraft, which currently have no IFE offering. Each of the aircrat will be outfitted with a set of portable AirFi boxes, allowing passengers to stream content directly to their … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th September)

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It's hot hot hot in the United Kingdom, as we're in the midst of a mini heat wave.  But even if some of us are suffering from summer colds (with lemsip, vitamin C and enough orange squash to sink a small ship), it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I brought a thing. Will I milk it for content? I'll let you decide that... Doughnuts on the Mound … [Read more...]

Air France-KLM and Etihad to expand partnership

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It seems peace is breaking out, with Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways having agreed to collaborate together. A happy fleet - Rendering, Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways The airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development, and … [Read more...]

Emirates to add a third daily service to Hong Kong

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With traffic finally picking up in the region, Emirates is adding a third daily service between Dubai and Hong Kong. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The additional flight, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will provide non-stop services between Dubai and Hong Kong and support the growing demand for travel on the route, with timings to allow … [Read more...]

It’s the British Airways Holidays and Flights Sale!

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For those of you trying to save a few pennies, British Airways Holidays, along with British Airways themselves have their sale on at the moment. Swap the wetness of British Autumn and winter for something a little more fun - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  There are offers on flights as well as holidays for travel in both  2023 and 2024, with offers … [Read more...]

Air Canada lines up its Summer 2024 schedule

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Air Canada is preparing for a busy Summer 2024 season, with the airline adding Montreal-Madrid, as well as scaling up its Transatlantic Network. The new Montreal-Madrid will start in May 2024, as the airline attempts to operate 100 per cent of its peak summer 2019 transatlantic capacity next year. The planned operation of the new service is below: AC834 DEPART YUL … [Read more...]

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