Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates opens its new lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

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It's taken some time, but Emirates has finally unveiled new lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport The airline’s 925 square meter lounge opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members. It is located in Terminal 2C at Paris CDG, with the ability to hold up to 165 guests. Customers can look … [Read more...]

Examining the updates to Delta Flight Product and Air4All Accessible Wheelchair seating product

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Delta Flight Products, along with Air4All presented some updates to their accessibility products which I covered in depth last year. This year, they have continued to push forward, refining its First Class Seat, but also an Economy Class product. The products allow a wheelchair passenger to remain in their seat for the entire journey. They have been developed by Delta … [Read more...]

Retrofitting options for more luggage space – The Airspace Bin L

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There are many retrofits that can help extend the interior life of an aircraft - but one that people might not think about is the Overhead bin. And maybe, we should. At Aircraft Interiors Expo, Airbus Services showed off a mixed interior of a cabin that can go through various changes as part of a refit cycle. Spot the difference if you can... In this layout, the … [Read more...]

Delta to offer Amenity Kits by Missoni

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we love a good amenity kit. Delta Air Lines has tied up a new partnership with Italian fashion house Missoni for its next amenity kits in Delta One. Let's see what's in it. The new Delta One amenity kits will feature Missoni’s signature textured zigzag pattern on the exterior of the bag. That same intentional design continues inside the … [Read more...]

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...]

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