Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd July)

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We've crossed the halfway point of the year, but things go along as they always do. But it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week, I have mostly learned how to disassemble and repair Microsoft Surface Laptops. Those Torx screws are tiny though.  Aircraft News Lufthansa to bring back the double-deckered wonder – Welcome back … [Read more...]

Korean Air prepares for travel surge and reactiviates its Airbus A380s

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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 to deliver In Flight Entertainment for Norse Atlantic Airways

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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...]

Hitting the buffers: Day 2 of the UK National Rail Strike inbound

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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...]

Oman Air to join the oneworld alliance

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It seems there are shifts in the sands of the frequent flyer and alliances, with Oman Air planning to join the oneworld alliance. The move was announced at the IATA General meeting in Doha. Oman Air (based out of Muscat), has been elected as a  member designate in Doha by the oneworld Governing Board, comprising the Chief Executives of all oneworld … [Read more...]

United Airlines to offer plant-based food offerings in flight and in lounge

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United Airlines is adding two new Impossible Foods menu items on select flights and in certain airport lounges as the airline attempts to offer more plant-based food offerings as part of its service.  First up, is an exclusive to the airline - The Impossible Meatball bowl. This utilises Impossible foods products for the bowl. It will feature three Impossible Meatballs … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th June)

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Hello from a worn-out reporter, sitting in a Starbucks after a long week working the beat (as well as racking up the steps). It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Believe it or not, this is probably the most I saw outside of the Messenhallen some days - Hamburg Messenhallen  Aircraft Interiors Expo - Announcements and reports In case you missed … [Read more...]

Visiting the USA? ESTA prices are heading UP

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For those of you who utilise the United States of America "Electronic System for Travel Authorisation" or ESTA, there's bad news - prices are heading up from US$14 to US$21 Welcome to the USA - Now $21 for 2 years  The price change goes into effect from the 26th of May. Needless to say, if you are planning to the USA for travel in the near future - it would be … [Read more...]