For those departing Singapore, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is planning to introduce a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Levy. The levy will apply to Origin-Destination traffic, cargo shipments, and general and business aviation flights departing Singapore from 1 October 2026, applicable for tickets or services sold from 1 April 2026. The levy will … [Read more...]
Icelandair to withdraw its Boeing 767-300ER fleet in 2026
It seems fiscal headwinds have made Icelandair pause its fleet development, with the airline choosing to pull forward the retirement of the Boeing 767 fleet. Icelandair Boeing 767-300ER - Rendering, Icelandair Icelandair currently have a fleet of three widebody Boeing 767-300ER aircraft. These were originally due to be withdrawn in 2029. An additional two Boeing 757-200 … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Royal Jordanian Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Royal Jordanian Boeing 787-8 in its "Discover Petra" livery as it completes its final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a fleet of seven Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which are used in the long-haul operations. The airline is augmenting … [Read more...]
Air France-KLM reveals how loyal British Airways members can be. Hint: Not very
Last week, Air France-KLM dropped something interesting in my inbox - the results of their status match offer they made to British Airways The Club members. This is a little juicy, so let us dive in. The airline launched a status match with the Loyalty Company in January. British Airways The Club members could match their status against certain Flying Blue statuses, … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th September)
It's that time of the week again, after we hit our 10,000th post - yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Looking towards The MailBox and The Cube - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. … [Read more...]
10,000 Posts at Economy Class and Beyond – What’s changed in that time?
We've got the party poppers out and popped at Economy Class and Beyond, as we celebrate our 10,000th published post. What changes have I seen, and what changes have I made over that time? … [Read more...]
Iberia sets out its Winter Season offering
With the upcoming Winter 2025/26 season on the way, Spanish carrier Iberia has set out its store. Let's take a look at what's on offer. The airline is offering new routes, increased frequencies to destinations in Latin America, North America and Europe, and the return of seasonal winter routes. Americas New Routes Iberia is planning to launch three new long-haul … [Read more...]
Air Côte d’Ivoire takes delivery of its first A330neo… with an interesting twist
Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, has taken delivery of its first of two Airbus A330-900 aircraft. The A330-900neo is the first widebody aircraft in Air Côte d’Ivoire’s fleet and is configured in a four-class cabin layout with four seats in First, 44 in Business, 21 in Premium Economy and 173 in Economy class. Yes, the twist is … [Read more...]
Austrian Airlines to test “Dubai Deal” – a “lean” experiance to Dubai
It seems that Austrian Airlines is trying new ways to deploy its fleet, with it planning to send an Airbus A320neo to Dubai, whilst offering discounted seating. So what's the catch? Let's dive in. Between December 2025 through March 2026, Austrian Airlines will test a new product: the “Dubai Deal.” The service will operate five times a week with the A320neo fleet, … [Read more...]
Scotrail abandons Peak-Time fares
Rail fares in the United Kingdom can be confusing, to put it politely. Well, Scotrail (the national operator of Scotland) has made things a little simpler by abandoning Peak-Time Rail fares. ScotRail Class 385 - Image, ScotRail The move took effect on Monday, 1st September, with the Scottish Government-backed operator scrapping Peak-Time fares for those who travel on … [Read more...]