As we barrel into March, it's time to look back into the last week of February at Economy Class and Beyond. Paddington Station... if you read the trip report, you know why this photo is there! Heathrow and beyond I've noticed since my race around Heathrow, there's a fair few questions lurking in my inbox. I therefore wrote a three-part guide to get around, get out and go … [Read more...]

It's that time of the week again, where it's a chance to go back in time and see what I've covered at Economy Class and Beyond during the last week British Airways Retrojets Yes. They get their own section this week as there's been a lot of coverage at the blog. Many thanks again for British Airways for hosting us. Welcome back BOAC – British Airways 100th … [Read more...]

Another week has passed in the world, and there's been a fair bit going on (to say the least). And this has kept me going more often than not this week. Let's dive in and see what we covered last week on Economy Class and Beyond Airbus news Yes, the Pan-European aircraft manufacturer get their own segment this week. Airbus A380 production to end in 2021 - with … [Read more...]

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 … [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...]