Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Towards Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020 and The Passenger Experience Week

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It might be November, but the industry again is preparing for the Passenger Experience week and Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020. The Passenger Experience Week is made up of major events that focus on the on-board experience including: The Passenger Experience Conference (PEC - 30th March) Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX - 31st March - 2nd April) The Crystal Cabin … [Read more...]

Swiss International Air Lines and SSB open up more Air Rail Links

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The pick-up of streamlined inter-modal travel continues, with SWISS and the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) expanding their Flugzug (Air-Train) partnerships. SWISS and SBB conclude strategic partnership to expand their intermodal product - Image, Swiss Currently, Flugzug operates between Zurich Airport and the SBB stations in Basel and Lugano. This will be expanded to … [Read more...]

Choices and Consequences: Why I take the night morning coach to Heathrow

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Good morning from service 212 to London Heathrow - where I'm barely awake. Or rather, I've had minimal sleep. Again. I've titled this "Choices and Consequences". And there are responsible reasons for this. Sometimes I'm asked why I take the early morning coach. And to be blunt -it's the best of a bad lot. Let's be honest, I hate driving with a passion. Whilst … [Read more...]