Economy Class & Beyond

Schiphol takes responsibility for its queues as it prepares to launch a compensation scheme

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The queues at airports over the summer have been hard for some, with passengers directly impacted. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has recognised its part in this and will introduce a compensation scheme for affected passengers.  Inside Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The scheme will apply to passengers who were at the airport on time between 23 April 2022 and 11 … [Read more...]

Emirates to update its passenger experience offerings

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Emirates is planning some major changes to the onboard service it delivered in the skies.  Let us dive in and see what's being offered as the airline splashes US$2 Billion around. Across the fleet - Cabin upgrades Emirates is opening its chequebook and starting to refit its cabins, where cabins will be retrofitted with new or reupholstered seats, new panelling, … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport pledges a crackdown on parking beyond the airport

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Oh, Manchester Airport. The airport that brought you fees and fines for breathing if you bring a car near the premises is now announcing a crackdown on inconsiderate and illegal parking in neighbouring communities. Manchester Airport Terminal 3 in the early Morning - Image, EconomyClass and Beyond Manchester Airport is conducting the work along with Manchester City … [Read more...]

AIX22: Examining Collins Aerospace AirLounge – Can it deliver?

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If there was one seat that spotted in more than a few locations this year at Aircraft Interiors Expo, it's the Collins Aerospace AirLounge Seat. Or what most of you might know better as the new Finnair Business Class seat. Now, I'll be honest, I haven't had much time to sit in one (but I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get to ride in it on one of the two remaining … [Read more...]

AIX22: Examining AirShield and its place in the cabin

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One of this year's Crystal Cabin Awards nominees  - Pexco's AirShield (which was designed by Teauge) - reached out for a discussion about their technology. I went to have a look at this innovation. What's the idea? We all know that HEPA filters are installed aboard aircraft. The idea is that the Airsheild goes where the air distributors go, creating a downward shield … [Read more...]

AIX22: Larger overhead bins? Airbus presents a retrofit possibility

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we like overhead bins. Or rather, we like large overhead bins. Why? With airlines seeking to monetise every part of the travel experience (without exception), as well as recent travel chaos - people have chosen to take their larger 1-item with them (normally a trolley bag of some sort). Thus, the fight for space board an … [Read more...]

The Great Heathrow Shuffle – Iberia flights to move to Terminal 3

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If you're flying Iberia or American Airlines from London Heathrow, you'll need to check your terminal, as from 12th July, both airlines will move from Terminal 5 to Terminal 3. Time for Iberia to move out of Terminal 5 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The big date you need to note is the Tuesday 12th of July. Iberia will move all its operations to London-Heathrow … [Read more...]

SWISS completes its Premium Economy refit aboard its Boeing 777-300ER fleet

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SWISS International Airlines have been busy, with the airline completing the refit of its Boeing 777-300ER fleet to have the Premium Economy sections installed. The refit has been completed across all 12 Boeing 777-300ER the airline operates (according to a tweet by the airline), with the first one unveiled in February this year. This means the product will be offered on … [Read more...]

AIX22: Does Safran’s Euphony work in practice?

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We're kicking off our post Aircraft Interiors Expo content, well with where we started, with Safran Seating announcing its Euphony headset product. Economy Class and Beyond managed to get a hands-on preview of it. The idea seems a little mad - why? Part of the rationale is "trying something different". We've seen nearly every manufacturer and their friends add seats … [Read more...]

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