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Lufthansa “Five Star” service gets a little tarnished – Economy and Premium Economy service set for downgrades.

06/11/2019 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Airbus A80 and Boeing 747-400 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those who travel economy and premium economy, there are little comforts we enjoy on long haul routes. However, it seems Lufthansa wants to do away with some of those comforts in the air Five star service? Depends on your point of view - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to Vielfliegertreff, it seems the cuts ahead are going to be pretty tough (and if Google … [Read more...]

British Airways refreshes its Milan-Linate Lounge

29/10/2019 by Kevincm

a room with a desk and chairs

It seems British Airways is continuing with its lounge refresh programme, with the lounge at Milan-Linate being reopened. The entrance to the refreshed lounge - Image, British Airways. The airline promises a brighter environment with new seating and powered hub tables in the new office layout to provide the perfect working conditions, while those who want to make the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to roll out Hand Baggage Only Fares to the whole network

26/10/2019 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Airbus A80 and Boeing 747-400 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who like hand baggage only fares... or like it when airlines try to raise their prices through the back door - Lufthansa has decided to roll out the product through its entire network. The product - "Economy Light" will now be offered on routes to Africa, Asia, Middle East and South America. Lufthansa Airbus A80 and Boeing 747-400 at Frankfurt Airport - … [Read more...]

Air France to introduce larger overhead bins for its A320 fleet

04/10/2019 by Kevincm

Safran ECOS Overhead bin for Air France - Image, Air France/Safran Aeropsace

At Economy Class and Beyond, we have some odd fascinations in the Passenger Experience part of the industry - one of them is the humble Overhead bin. Air France is seemingly taking a jump to add more comfort in this - with the airline preparing to install new overhead bins. The new bins by Safran Aerospace will be installed on the airlines Airbus A320 and A321 fleet. … [Read more...]

KLM to provide Air&Rail link between Amsterdam Schiphol and Brussels

16/09/2019 by Kevincm

A brace of KLM Boeing 737s operating short haul services from Amsterdam Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

An interesting alliance has emerged - with Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) Thalys and NS Dutch Railways joining forces to start to replace flights between Brussels and Amsterdam Schiphol through an Air&Rail service. Currently, KLM offers five flights a day between the two cities. One of thee flights will be dropped, with the seating capacity instead being made available … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Vistara become launch customer Panasonic ARC and Games

11/09/2019 by Kevincm

a sign with a picture of the earth

Panasonic Aerospace ARC Maps was announced at Aircraft Interiors Expo in April this year. Now, at APEX Expo, the first customer has been announced - and it's Vistara. T hey will launch this and Games - part of the Panasonic Aerospace Theatre solution ARC when launched at AIX Arc and Games are newly-launched entertainment solutions developed by Panasonic to create an … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: SITAONAir to add connectivty for Aircalin

11/09/2019 by Kevincm

a large airplane on the tarmac

SITAONAIR grabbed a win at APEX Expo, announcing an in-flight connectivity deal to Aircalin. Aircalin's first Airbus A330-900neo - and soon to be fitted with SITAONAIR's connectivity - Image, Airbus  We'll concentrate on the connectivity side of the order. SITAONAir will provision its s bespoke, high-speed,  Wi-Fi portal, Internet ONAIR, over Inmarsat’s … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: SAS and ViaSat extends relationship – further A321neo and A330 aircraft to be fitted

10/09/2019 by Kevincm

SAS Airbus A321LR - Image, SAS and Airbus

Fresh from the APEX Expo show floor, Viasat is expanding its Relationship with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) by adding Viasat In-flight Connectivity to their new Airbus A321LR and A330-300E aircraft. SAS Airbus A321LR - Image, SAS and Airbus The connectivity will allow gate-to-gate internet connectivity for passengers, allowing for streaming, social media, web browsing … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to introduce new Upper Class and Premium Economy Amenity Kits

05/09/2019 by Kevincm

a black bag with a mask and a tube of toothpaste

Virgin Atlantic are introducing updated "Goodie Bags"... or Amenity kits for their Upper Class and Premium Economy passengers. The new products feature a reduction in plastic packaging but feature some new goodies including: REN Beauty products (natural and vegan) A @Bambuubrush - a toothbrush with a bamboo handle that can be disposed of in compost, activated … [Read more...]

Vistara and Bluebox celebrate one year in the air together… with upgrades

04/09/2019 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a website

Vistara and Bluebox Aviation are celebrating their first anniversary flying together - with the on-board In-Flight Entertainment system going through an upgrade to make it App-Free. Vistara World - Now comsumable App-Free. Image, Bluebox Aviation  Together, they operate the  Vistara World on-board portal aboard Vistara's entire fleet of 31 Airbus A320 … [Read more...]

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