At Economy Class and Beyond, we love clever uses of technology. AERQ showed off a two-way screen, that can give options for the cabin We all know screens are useful in the cabin for displaying information. The concept here is to use it as a two-way display, so on one side, information is shared, whilst on the other, it is transparent. Here's a short video … [Read more...]

With Heathrow Airport trying to place a cap on passenger numbers, Emirates is more than a little unhappy with the actions it has taken.  In summary, Emirates has looked at the request and said in so many words "NOPE". Here's the full release. It's good reading.  Emirates values our partnerships with airport stakeholders across our network with whom we engage … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic have unveiled its Airbus A330-900neo and how it will look. Let us take a dive into the PR and put some thoughts together on the passenger experience. Let's go through some of the updates in the cabin and explore the new features. Upper Class Upper Class (the airlines business class equivalent will offer The Retreat Suite, offering and consists … [Read more...]

Summer is going from bad to worse for Heathrow Airport, with the airport placing a cap on departures through the airport.  It isn't getting quieter at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airport is blaming a lack of staff coming on stream, with parts of the airport under-resourced to carry out its functions - in particular, luggage handlers. It's led to long … [Read more...]

Indigo has been busy, selecting Recaro Aircraft Seating's BL3710 for its upcoming Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo fleets. The BL3710 economy class seat will be installed on 75 Airbus aircraft starting from January 2023. It will make the launch of the economy class seat in then the Indian sub-continent. Recaro's BL3710 offers recline as well as power and various … [Read more...]

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-9 being towed to the maintenance areas at its home base of London Heathrow Airport.  British Airways operates a fleet of 18 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A350-1000, Airbus A380, Boeing 777-200ER, … [Read more...]

Korean Air is actively restoring its international passenger network, which has been suspended in parts due to the pandemic.   Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER arriving into Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With the Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport lifting all international flight restrictions and mandatory quarantine requirements, Korean … [Read more...]

Anunvu and Norse Atlantic Airways have announced a partnership for Anunvu to deliver In-Flight Entertainment for the airline. With Norse Atlantic Airways selecting Anunvu, they become their latest customer. Norse passengers will have access to nearly 200 movies and television shows including popular Hollywood releases and Western television shows. Anunvu will work … [Read more...]

With little movement from either side, it seems we're fast heading into Day 2 of the National Rail Strike. What might be open if we're lucky - Image, Network Rail - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industrial-action/. On the day of writing, services have been impacted still, with 60% of timetabled trains operating. We're focusing on the Thursday and Saturday strikes that … [Read more...]