Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Turkish Airlines selects Global Eagle for narrow body In-flight Connectivity

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Global Eagle has scored a win to deliver In-Flight Connectivity to the Turkish Airlines narrow-body fleet. Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 arriving at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The order has been won with Profen to deliver this to over 100 Boeing 737 Next Gen family aircraft and Airbus A321 aircraft. Global Eagle will deliver connectivity via a … [Read more...]

Remembrance Day

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I'm taking a moment out of the usual fun and games on Economy Class and Beyond, as many others as well as myself pause for two minutes to remember those who have fallen in conflicts around the world this Remembrance Day. Today marks when the guns fell silent over Europe as the end of First World War On the Eleventh Day of the Eleventh Month. Sadly, the war to end all wars was … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Cabin Crew strike is on…

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It seems that things are still unsettled between Lufthansa and the UFO Union - who are calling out their membership to go strike. Good luck seeing these over the strike dates - Lufthansa Airbus A320 departing Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The strike will run between 7 and 8 November over pay and conditions. The airline is currently working out … [Read more...]