Economy Class & Beyond

Qantas apologies to its frequent flyers – offers bonuses

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Qantas is doing something that some airlines need to do occasionally - saying sorry to its customers. Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from arriving from Perth - Image, Economy Class and Beyond   The airline is reaching out to its customers to formally apologise for recent operational challenges and thank them for their patience as it recovers.  It is rolling out a range … [Read more...]

Emirates begins its fleet interior upgrade

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As teased in its last update, Emirates is kicking off what it calls "its largest known fleet retrofit project". The programme will upgrade entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft as part of an investment for Emirates’ customers “fly better” in the coming years. Whilst the main programme officially commences in November, the … [Read more...]

JetSMART takes flight with Recaro SL3710 seating

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With JetSMART taking delivery of their first Airbus A321neo, there has to be a seating product installed for passengers. JetSMART selected the Recaro SL3710 as its seating option. The SL3710 seat from Recaro Aircraft Seating took flight on JetSMART’s A321neo for the first time on August 15. These aircraft will feature a dense configuration, with 240 seats … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport to extend its capacity cap

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For those planning to travel through Heathrow Airport, capacity remains an issue, as the capacity cap that is currently in place will be extended to the 29th of October. Heathrow from the sky - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The capacity limit at Heathrow is currently set at 100k daily departing passengers. This comes after Heathrow has been in … [Read more...]

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...]