Economy Class & Beyond

Hong Kong Airlines adjust onboard service standards, closes lounge

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It seems each airline is adjusting its service standards as they try to adjust to the coronavirus. Hong Kong Airlines is taking action too. And its some... rather interesting cuts. Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A320 - Photo by G B_NZ / Used under CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) The airline will be cutting and modfying its its on-board service … [Read more...]

British Airways updates amenities in World Traveller (Economy Class)

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It seems that British Airways are trying to improve the passenger experience in its World Traveller Cabin (or what the rest of us would call Economy Class). New Pillows, Blankets and Antimacassars in World Traveller - Image, British Airways. According to the airline, the new amenities will feature a white headrest cover, a new look bright blue cushion with a classic … [Read more...]

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic suspends services to China

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Virgin Atlantic is joining other airlines who are suspending services to China due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline operates Flight VS250 to Shanghai will depart on Friday 31st January and the final inbound flight will be VS251 on Saturday 1st February. After this, the service … [Read more...]

Norwegian slam on carry on luggage fees – effective 23rd January

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In a move with minimal notice, Norwegian is changing the amount of hand luggage you can carry on a flight. Expect to pay £9 to tote your large cabin bag aboard the plane if you're flying Norwegian Long Haul... and you brought the lowest price fare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Under their old fares (for tickets booked before 23rd January 2020, you were … [Read more...]

Swiss concludes its Airbus A340-300 refurbishment

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Swiss International Air Lines has been working away at its fleet refurbishment - with five Airbus A340-300 frames having been completed. Swiss Airbus A340-300 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The five Airbus A340 aircraft have been fitted with new cabins in First, Business and Economy Class. Here are some example pictures Swiss have provided of the interior … [Read more...]

Emirates gears up for the Year of the Rat

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It seems other airlines are joining in as the Year of the Rat looms large. Emirates is joining in the celebrations - with offerings in the air and on the ground. A Red Packet with Chocolate Coins - For good fortune! - Image, Emirates.  If you're travelling between Dubai to or from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia & Vietnam, the airline is … [Read more...]

Finnair launches a special amenity kit to bring in the New Lunar Year

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With people on the move as we close in on the New Luna Year (and the dawn of the Year of the Rat), Finnair is joining in the Chinese New Year celebrations with a limited edition amenity kit. The Finnair Chinese New Year Amenity Kit - Image, Finnair via Twitter.  The case for the kit and the blindfold is of course - red (signifying good luck – and you never know when you … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus rolls out some progressive changes to AerClub

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Aer Lingus rolled out some welcome and progressive changes to AerClub (it's loyalty programme) - for those going through life-changing events. The airline's loyalty programme will now allow the pausing of benefits for events such as adoption, maternity or serious illness. The terms are pretty clear (section 5.16 in the AerClub terms and conditions) Members can apply … [Read more...]