Economy Class & Beyond

Heathrow drop off charges start on the 1st November

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It seems there's a bit of delay for the Heathrow drop-off charge system -with it now earmarked to start on the 1st of November instead of October. Want to get dropped off in front of the terminal? Expect to pay - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Terminal Drop-Off Charge is operated via Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) – there are no barriers, … [Read more...]

ANA expandes its special meals options

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When we're travelling long haul, sometimes one of the most exciting things is the meal service - however, for some people, that could introduce a lot of issues, especially if you have complex dietary requirements.  All Nippon Airways (ANA) is seeking to help, with the announcement of new meal options, which roll out on their international network from the 1st October … [Read more...]

Air France deploys the first Safran Cabins new overhead bins

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It's a minor fascination for us at Economy Class and Beyond, but we have a thing for overhead bins - mainly as we look towards both larger and more efficient use of them.Safran Cabin has been working in the background on its ECOS storage bin, which is now in-flight with Air France.  Refurbished Air France A320 with the Safran Cabin ECOS overhead bins - Image, Safran … [Read more...]

Air China selects Recaro’s new CL6720 Business Class flat-bed seat

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It seems Recaro Aircraft Seating is picking up more orders, with Air China picking up an order for the new CL6720 Business Class Seat.  Air China has ordered 10 shipsets of CL6720 business class seats for its new Airbus A350 fleet. The first delivery is planned for the second quarter of 2022. Air China will be the launch customer for the new CL6720, and it is … [Read more...]

British Airways extends Tier statuses for more of its passengers

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In a sign that the summer season hasn't gone as well as expected British Airways is extending Frequent Flyer status for more of its customers.  British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond British Airways Executive Club Members who are currently tiered (Bronze/Silver/Gold)with a Tier Point collection end date between January – March … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to launch the New Recaro CL3810 long haul economy seat

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Recaro has a customer for their new long haul Economy Class seat - with Qatar Airways will be deploying them in the first instance. The new long haul Economy Seat - the CL3810 is the successor to the CL3710 seat. These seats are available both for the Narrow Body and Wide Body markets, with Qatar Airways ordering 20 shipsets for its Airbus A321neo fleet. Qatar Airways … [Read more...]

Recaro Aircraft Seating open their new facility at Schwaebisch Hall

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Recaro Aircraft Seating is celebrating the formal launch of its new facility at Schwaebisch Hall. The new Recaro facility and a 707 tail - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.   Yesterday, over 150VIP Guests and Media toured the new facility featuring a crash facility, flame lab, customer service production area and offices for more than 120 Recaro team … [Read more...]

AIX21: Aeroflot signs with Panasonic for eX3 upgrade for the 777 fleet

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Panasonic Avionics has announced an agreement with Aeroflot to provide upgraded in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solutions for its entire fleet.  Panasonic Avionics ex3 installed in-seat aboard an Aeroflot aircraft - Image, Panasonic Avionics.  The agreement will see Aeroflot’s fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft retrofitted with … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport passenger traffic continues to suffer

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Heathrow Airport has its travel numbers are in, with the airport traffic is down 71% compared to pre-pandemic numbers in August. The airport puts this down to the ever-changing restrictions, expensive and unnecessary testing requirements and lack of a common approach across borders, as well as citing that the actions of the Government hindering the UK’s economic … [Read more...]