Economy Class & Beyond

AIX2023: Panasonic unveils new screens for Astrova

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Panasonic Avionics have today unveiled a larger screen selection for its Astrova platform at Aircraft Interiors Expo.  The new screens, which follow on from the Astrova launch last year are w 4K OLED monitors for First and Business Class cabins. The larger screens will be available to airlines in five sizes: 19, 22, 27, 32, and 42 inches, boosting the appeal of … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd June)

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It's the weekend before the Passenger Experience Week in Hamburg, and whilst I do what packing I'm doing for this trip, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  It's also been car servicing day. Yay, I suppose.  Things in Kevin land have descended into a farce of sorts. I'm not ready to write about it or talk about it now, but right now, let … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic switches to serve Miami

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It seems Norse Atlantic is playing with its routes, as it chooses to switch its London Gatwick route map around, swapping Fort Lauderdale for Miami International.  Flights will operate four times a week and throughout the winter season from £450 return including all taxes from 18th September. The changes have been loaded in the timetable and … [Read more...]

Iberia to move back to Heathrow Terminal 5

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After moving to Heathrow Terminal 3 in July 2022, Iberia is set to move back to Heathrow Terminal 5. When Iberia was banished to Terminal 3 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. With the move to Terminal 5, there are changes to the passenger experience. Head to the right terminal First things first, check which terminal your flight is heading out of.  Some British … [Read more...]

ITA Airways takes delivery of its first A330-900neo

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It's been a busy week for ITA Airways, with Lufthansa shopping for 41% of it. But the airline also taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. The first aircraft has been delivered from Airbus to ITA Airways, with the aircraft on lease from Air Lease Corporation. The A330neo will join the ITA Airways fleet in June to serve its long-haul routes and new … [Read more...]

Malaysia’s SKS Airways selects Embraer E2 aircraft

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It seems that Embraer has another win, as Embraer and Azorra have signed up SKS Airways of Malaysia to become a customer. Malaysia’s SKS Airways has chosen the Embraer E195-E2 to drive its growth plans for the region. The deal for 10 E195-E2s was announced at a signing ceremony at the Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace Exhibition … [Read more...]

British Airways announces a new round of “Avios Only” flights with five new destinations available

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British Airways is extending its "Avios only" flights, and in the process, offering some interesting possibilities for Winter 2023 and Easter 2024. The first Avios-Only flights were revealed last month, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats. The first two, to Sharm El Sheikh in November 2023 and Geneva in February … [Read more...]

SWISS firms up it Short to Medium Haul Winter 2023 timetable

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For those who are planning their winter breaks, SWISS has launched its Winter 2023 programme. The airline plans to offer 68 short- and medium-haul destinations out of its  Zurich and Geneva hubs, running from 29 October 2023 to 30 March 2024. Operating out of Zurich A new route to operate out of Zurich will be to Bremen in Northern Germany, which will receive a … [Read more...]