Hello from Madrid - where this week's post is being brought to you by the power of Tesco Cold and Flu Max Capsules and me in Madrid trying to get better. Just. Don't. Ask. But for now, here's a look at last week at Economy Class and Beyond Passenger Experience Towards The Passenger Experience Week and AIX19 – Connectivity and Entertainment - We're starting to … [Read more...]

As we barrel into February and shivering the colds of the northern hemisphere, it's time time to look back at what happened last week at Economy Class and Beyond. Passenger Experience Cathay Pacific introduces “The Sanctuary” – A Mindfulness and Wellness hub at Hong Kong International - If you can quiet the mind and centre yourself, maybe its a way to a better flight... … [Read more...]

It's time to wrap up the week on Economy Class and Beyond, as I take a brief look back at the happenings that's passed my desk this week. Passenger Experience Emirates quietly introduces new baggage weight restrictions on cheap fares - Booking cheap can be an expensive learning curve. Check your fare before you book, and if you want the old restrictions, book by 4th … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again where I do a bunch of links, add some commentary. Yes. It's the Last Week wrap up on Economy Class and Beyond. Let's dive into the happenings and whyfors this week New Aircraft News Airbus A220 gains ETOPS180 certification – opening up some *very* interesting city pairs - With Transport Canada granting ETOP180 and EASA/FAA working through … [Read more...]

Well, we've reached another end of the week at Economy Class and Beyond. Time to wrap up what we covered! Investigation UK ePassport Gates. Some interesting numbers… and interesting data withheld - My suggested weekend read. I go down the rabbit warren of a Freedom of Information Act Request as I take a look at the ePassport Gate system, the growth and use of them... and the … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again where I take a look back of the whyfors and happenings at Economy Class and Beyond New Aircraft News Qatar Airways buys 5% of China Southern Airlines - an interesting move by Qatar Airways to say the least. And sure to annoy Amercian Airlines JetBlue firms up an order for 60 Airbus A220 aircaft - firming up the paperwork and pushing the … [Read more...]

It's that time again, where we look back at a rather quiet week at Economy Class and Beyond - mainly thanks to the Christmas and New Year Holidays. Passenger Experience A Christmas Miracle – United Airlines to rotate Stroopwafels back into its snack basket - Stroopwafels return. Do I need to type more? Networks Swiss to expand it’s Geneva A220 network for summer 2019 - … [Read more...]

It's time to dive into the year in review, and pick out some highlights, lowlights and everywhere in between in the year. Like the weekly updates, I've gone through some of the choicer articles, and a line of comment too. I've split this into monthly articles, as well as a section dedicated to real world experiences. January New BA Shorthaul seating plans slip … [Read more...]

It's that time of week again as we take a look back at the why, wherefore and hows at Economy Class and Beyond as we wrap up the week that was before Christmas. Passenger Experience A simple #PaxEx Improvement – Travel Authorisation consoles - Or "Oh crap - I can fill in this form before I fly at the airport"... Emirates gets ready for Christmas - Because Christmas … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, as we look back on the last week at Economy Class and Beyond Passenger Experience To Fly, To Sleigh – British Airways lines up festive IFE options and food Brexit means ETIAS fees are due from 2021 Points IHG offers up to 80% bonus on purchased points SAS Eurobonus to offer *LIFETIME* Gold Status Routes and … [Read more...]