Economy Class & Beyond

Finnair completes its long-haul cabin refit

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Finnair has been busy since it announced its new business class seat (as well as its updated long haul cabins). The airline has announced that the refit programme has been completed. The project included the launch of an entirely new Business Class seat, a brand-new Premium Economy cabin, and a refreshed Economy Class, coming in at €200 million. The cabin features the … [Read more...]

Dublin Airport proposes an offical “Airplane Spotters” facility

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Some airports just "get" the aviation community. Be it through engagement, their passion for sharing or just plain communication. And one thing that airports can do to help spotters, given some of the hidden values they offer. Dublin Airport is proposing a plan, that will create a dedicated viewing area.   The planning application submitted is to create a new … [Read more...]

easyJet announces a tie-up with Costa Coffee

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easyJet and Costa Coffee have announced a new collaboration that will see two of the UK’s leading brands take flight together. Serving millions of customers across Europe, Costa Coffee will be available onboard all easyJet flights from this summer. Set to launch late summer 2024, the new offering will see a range of Costa Coffee’s hot beverage options take to the skies, … [Read more...]

SWISS expands its AirRail links from Geneva

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For those who travel, the "next link" between the airport and the next destination is so important. SWISS and SSB expanding its Air Rail offering from Geneva Airport. The updated offer includes the linking of the Western Swiss towns of Vevey, Montreux, Sion, Sierre, Visp and Brig to the SWISS route network. It will enable SWISS customers arriving in Switzerland to travel … [Read more...]

easyJet takes Scooch back into the air

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We're approaching the culmination of Eurovision Week - and as we come up to the grand final on Saturday, easyJet has teamed up with a classic British Eurovision Entry - Scooch - to release a Eurovision-themed single, ahead of the competition’s Grand Final this weekend. THEY'REEEEEEEE BAAAAAAAACCCCCK! Scooch returns to the skies - Image, easyJet According to easyjet, the … [Read more...]

Emirates and Bulgari announces new Amenity Kits

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For those travelling in Emirates First and Business Class, there's good news as the airline refreshes its Bulgari amenities kits for the summer season. The new range features a selection of 8 collectable bags across First and Business Class in a range of colours and fabrics, with an array of travel-friendly amenities inside, featuring Bulgari fragrances, including the … [Read more...]

Birmingham Airport puts out a warning for the weekend

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We're fast entering the first May Bank Holiday Weekend in England, and people are using it as a chance to get away. However, it seems Birmingham Airport has had... less than a good time of it in the run-up to it. The airport is being reconstructed to allow new security scanners to be in place, and there have been more than a few technical hitches that have meant people … [Read more...]

oneworld launches its 25th anniversary cocktail 

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we do love a little tipple now and again (and well within moderation). The oneworld alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary with... a cocktail. The alliance has partnered with The Connaught in London by serving up a new, signature cocktail to mark its 25th anniversary. The cocktail is called ‘The 25’. It was poured for the first time … [Read more...]

British Airways to move to Chicago O’Hare departures to Terminal 3

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In news that I can only describe as "positive" British Airways is to change terminal at Chicago O'Hare, with departures being routed through Terminal 3. A sign you won't see soon - a British Airways Boeing 777-200ER parked up at Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 as it loads for a return flight to London Heathrow.  Beginning on Thursday 25th April 2024, British Airways … [Read more...]