Economy Class & Beyond

Unveiled: Virgin Atlantic’s Airbus A330-900neo’s interiors

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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...]

Heathrow Airport places caps on departures

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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 selects Recaro BL3710 short haul seat

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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...]

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...]