Economy Class & Beyond

Boeing to suspend 737 MAX production

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Boeing has tried to keep a semblance of order whilst the 737 MAX grounding was in force. Part of that semblance was gone yesterday after the announcement that they were suspending production of the type. Remaining Grounded for now and facing a production suspension - Image, The Boeing Company.  Whilst the grounding of the 737 MAX was in process, Boeing continued to … [Read more...]

Out of office today

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Thank you for visiting Economy Class and Beyond today. Alas, we're out today, celebrating a late birthday. And we're in Barcelona for the day. Why Barcelona? Why the heck not? Normal service resumes tomorrow. Maybe. Quiet possibly. Or whenever I get back to my keyboard to do some typing. Stay safe out there!   Welcome to Economy Class and … [Read more...]

On the road again

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Well, it's that time. I'm on the road again. In the dead of a night. The one difference this time - is I'm not at pleasure of National Express. But one of my friends is driving. The question of course is - will I drive her nuts first? Although one thing i wil sat is this: motorway fuel stops are expensive... Still. On our way to a land of milk and … [Read more...]

Go out and vote (General Election 2019)

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It's that time we've all been waiting for in the United Kingdom- the chance for the politicians to fall silent for a while, as the public exercises its democratic right on their policies, excuses and promises. What's important about today is one thing - YOU GO OUT AND VOTE. Your vote does matter. It's the chance to pass judgement on your local … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Airlines gets a lifeline in the form of a cash injection

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The drama of Hong Kong Airlines continues to play out - with the airline getting notice it can continue operating as per the adjusted timetables and routes Hong Kong Airlines Survives... for now . According to the airline We have been notified by the Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) today that it would not take further action against us for the time being. We … [Read more...]

Condor ditches the Sunny heart, reinstates its traditional Logo

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Condor Flugdienst continues to chart out its own future after surviving the collapse of Thomas Cook Airlines, by unveiling its new tail. Or rather its traditional Crane logo on a Boeing 767-300ER. The New Condor Logo on the aircraft tail - Image, Condor Airlines. D-ABUF is the first aircraft to have the "new" logo appied. Over the coming weeks, the airline plans to have the … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Airlines turns off its In-Flight Entertainment

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In "Signs this isn't good", Hong Kong Airlines will be discontinuing In-flight Entertainment on its aircraft. In a simple statement, the airline says Inflight entertainment system out of service Hong Kong Airlines' inflight entertainment system will be out of service from 1 December 2019 until further notice. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused to … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show 2019 – Day 3 Digest

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Day three of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone and once again - airlines and lessors are putting the orders in. Let's see who's been opening their wallets - or getting their pens to sign those letters of intent. Airbus It's been another busy day at the Airbus Chalet, with the orders rolling in from various quarters. First up is EasyJet who exercises an option for 12 … [Read more...]

Hyatt works towards removing single use plastics

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The Hyatt hotel group is following other hotels paths and is moving from single-use plastics, as well as using more glass in its hotels. Water bottles at the Hyatt Amsterdam, inviting you to water the plants with the lefover water - Image, Hyatt The group is implementing three changes to reduce its plastic bottle usage Transitioning to large-format bathroom … [Read more...]