At Economy Class and Beyond, we do like Pokemon a fair bit*. So imagine our delight when China Airlines unveiled its new Pokemon Jet. The new jet is called the "Pikachu Jet CI".  It is the first Pokémon-liveried aircraft in Taiwan. The aircraft that was painted was an Airbus A321neo. It was a new challenge for China Airlines, requiring … [Read more...]

It seems that the review into the vitality of Doncaster Sheffield Airport has concluded. And sadly, it is not good news for the facility. Twilight times - Image, Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The Peel Group announces that the Strategic Review at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has ended. Regretfully, no tangible proposals have been received regarding the ownership of … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines is planning updates to Delta Premium Select - the airline's premium economy product. What changes is the airline offering? Delta is promising a refreshed cabin experience, featuring locally-inspired dining, premium hand-crafted amenities and more dedicated service touchpoints. The airline introduced Deta Premium Select in 2017 on select … [Read more...]

With its La Premier amenity kit renewed, Air France is working down the cabin - this time taking focus on amenity kits in Business class and Premium Economy. Like most amenity kits, these will be offered in Business Class and Premium Economy on the airline long-haul segments. With reusability an important point, the kits have been developed with an eco-friendly approach so … [Read more...]

If you're an international SkyTeam Elite, First or Business class customer, there's good news if you're flying out of Sydney - as a refreshed lounge is about to reopen, The lounge was fully refurbished while international travel was suspended it has been through a total design. It offers floor-to-ceiling windows offering views across the runway and an abundance of … [Read more...]

Self-Dropoff for luggage can speed passengers through the pain of check-in. Brussels Airport and Brussels Airlines have updated their offering, The new system was introduced in the summer, allowing passengers to check in their baggage themselves at the airport. Using their boarding pass, passengers for short and medium-haul destinations operated by Brussels Airlines … [Read more...]

For those who love anime, the Demon Slayer franchise and who can get into Japan. there's a new ANA especially livery aircraft - the third in the family. ANA Group began its collaboration with the anime in December 2021, and the first aircraft with "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" livery entered service on domestic routes on January 31, 2022, and the second aircraft on … [Read more...]

easyJet will be offering access to its Gateway Lounge for all FLEXIfare customers, providing you are travelling from London Gatwick between 1st September and 30th November 2022. The offer, which is being trialled from 1st September until 30 November, is also available to any FLEXIfare customers who have already booked to travel between these dates. easyJet’s … [Read more...]

With Emirates preparing to conduct a major refit of its Airbus A380 fleet to have four-class seating installed  (along with other cabin upgrades), the airline is working on its deployment post-refit. Emirates Airbus A380 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will add its retrofitted A380s featuring its latest Premium … [Read more...]