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Azul signs for an additional four Airbus A330-900neo

17/12/2023 by Kevincm

Azul Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Airbus

Azul Linhas Aéreas is increasing its long-haul fleet, with the airline disclosing it has ordered a further four Airbus A330-900neo aircraft  The firm order for the four additional A330-900s follows from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. The airline will expand its fleet and international route offering with these aircraft. Currently, Auzl operates five … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 749 Europort Basel-Mullhouse-Frieburg to London Heathrow (EuroTraveller)

13/12/2023 by Kevincm

an airplane wing over a city at night

It's time for another Snapshot looking at the passenger experience on British Airways 749 between EuroAirport Basel-Mullhose to London Heathrow in EuroTraveller (Economy Class). Re-routing and check-in initially, I was routed to travel back between Zurich and London Heathrow. However, due to weather conditions, British Airways pulled all remaining Zurich flights. The … [Read more...]

Ryanair adds Norwich Airport to its network

07/12/2023 by Kevincm

Ryanair route launch for Norwich Aiport - Image, Ryanair

Ryanair is adding a new destination to its network - one that a certain Alan Partridge might approve of - Norwich Airport. The airline will add three routes from Norwich - Alicante, Faro, and Malta. These will commence from 1st April 2024, offering 12 flights a week. The airline will not base aircraft at the site, so these flights will be coming in from other Ryanair … [Read more...]

Etihad to bring its Airbus A380 back to New York

29/11/2023 by Kevincm

Etihad Airbus A380-800 on Final Approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It seems the allure of running one of a bigger aircraft on an important route is a strong one, with Etihad Airway planning to bring the Airbus A380 back to New York. The double-decker jet will make its return on the Abu Dhabi to New York-JFK route from the 22nd of April 2024.  It will operate on one of the two daily Etihad flights to New York. The other daily … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th November)

25/11/2023 by Kevincm

a sign on a pole

It's the end of another week, as we close on the end of November and head full speed into the festive season. However, things go on, with us publishing Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Has anyone lost a glove? Indirect Travel Fun Week two of the trip report is very much about hotels, planes and food. Four more segments next week!  Into the USA and The … [Read more...]

Emirates to bring the taste of Thanksgiving on its flights and ground services

20/11/2023 by Kevincm

a plate of food on a table

As we continue to ramp up to the Thanksgiving holiday, Emirates is preparing to celebrate the festivities too both on the ground and in the air. A Thanksgiving miracle?  Emirates will be offering special menus on flights from Dubai to the USA and back between the 23-30 of November. Traditional festive fare will also be served in the lounges of Dubai, Boston, New … [Read more...]

The early morning journey

18/10/2023 by Kevincm

a covered area with purple lights

Ah. The early morning coach.  My favourite place in the world - a National Express Coach.  Oh, I know that’s a fat lie, but there are worse lies in the world. Maybe worse truths.  Both blend into each other some days.  For me, it signifies that I’m doing something, as opposed to rolling out of bed, looking in the mirror and pondering how … [Read more...]

KLM readies itself for a busy winter season with 157 destinations

02/10/2023 by Kevincm

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-9 arriving at Chicago O'Hare International

With the winter schedule set to commence on the 29th of October, lasting until the 31st of March, KLM is readying itself for a busy winter season. Europe Joining the European network will be Marseille, with a three times-a-day service. KLM will return to Rovaniemi (Finland) with a twice-weekly service.  this winter season too. Finally, Rennes will be served daily - … [Read more...]

KLM opens two Crown Lounges in North America

28/09/2023 by Kevincm

a group of people holding hands with red ribbon

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is increasing its lounge footprint - introducing its Crown Lounge concept to North America, with two locations opening. The opening of the lounge in Toronto. From left to right: Laurenske van den Heuvel (Deputy Consul General, Toronto General Consulate of Netherlands), Christina Wendland (Station Manager Toronto, Air France), … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to refit cabins in some of their A320 fleet

27/09/2023 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Airbus A320-200 arriving at Dublin Airport - Image ,Economy Class and Beyond

It seems that Lufthansa's short to mid-haul fleet is in line for a refresh as the airline announces a cabin refit. The cabin interior refit aims to offer more space inside it to create a premium atmosphere.  Lufthansa will commence the refit in spring 2025, the company will successively equip 38 Airbus A320s already flying for Lufthansa with the new cabin. The airline has … [Read more...]

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