Economy Class & Beyond

First new Lufthansa A321neo rolls out with Geven seating

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With Lufthansa taking their first Airbus A321neo, there's more than a few changes than a new plane  - there's also new seats too. Lufthansa's new seat by Geven - Image, Lufthansa Group This marks the introduction of new seats - manufactured by Geven, and first revealed on Economy Class and Beyond a year or so ago at Aircraft Interior Expo. Lufthansa Group lead … [Read more...]

UK ePasssport Gates open up to more seven nationalities from 20th May 2019

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For those coming to the UK from certain countries outside the European Union, it can be a royal pain waiting in line to clear UK immigration. Well, for seven nationalities - they will now be able to clear the UK Border using ePassport gates. ePassport Gates at London Heathrow Terminal 5 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. From 20th May (today), visitors to the UK … [Read more...]

Iberia introduces in-app cabin baggage scanning

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With the world and their dog moving to Augmented Reality (AR), airlines are moving to take advantage of this. One of those AR type things that are taking off is scanning the size of your luggage, and if it will fit in the overhead bin. Iberia is the latest to take advantage of this, and have updated their phone app. So, with the app loaded on my phone from my previous … [Read more...]

A Cheeky Nandos in the air? Maybe… of sorts…

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For some, a good night out can be a cheeky Nandos (as it caters to many tastes, be it gluten intolerant, lactose intolerant - as well as the spice levels and reasonably priced chicken), and so on. Well, it seems Jet2 is bringing a chance to enjoy a cheeky Nandos in the sky with the latest products - and two new products offering in the air. So what is Jet2 offering? … [Read more...]

Avio Interiors Skyrider 2.0 – What realistic chance does it have?

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I've been trying to find the right words to write this article since Aircraft Interiors Expo, and trust me - it’s a struggle, least of all balancing the promises with that saddle seat with the possible moans and complaints it could generate... Why? Part of me says "I can't see it working". But I spent some time with Avio Interiors and took a look at their updated … [Read more...]

Eithad new short-medium economy seat – Examining the Acro Series 6

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With much fanfare earlier this week, Etihad launched their new A320/A321 short-haul product. I'm taking a deeper look at the seat they've chosen - the Acro Series 6 The Acro Series 6 Economy Class Seat for Etihad Airways - Image Acro Aircraft Seating/Etihad The Acro Series 6 Seat (Rear) for Etihad Airways. Note the PED Holder - Image Acro Aircraft … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus to launch AerSpace Business Class

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Aer Lingus is edging towards a more traditional carrier service, with plans to launch a European Business Class service called "AerSpace" Aer Lingus Airbus A320 retrojet - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The Business class product will be a EuroBusiness product offered on their existing fleet (as well as the A321LR when it comes on stream) According to the airline, … [Read more...]

3D printing in the cabin – examining possibilities with Stratasys

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Replacement parts of an aircraft cabin can be expensive. They can get even more expensive when you're needing only a few of them or a very customised component to the cabin. This is where a technology like 3D printing can help and in the example we're going to look at -  additive based printing. Stratasys F900 3D printer The idea behind additive based printing is … [Read more...]

British Airways to introduce Marmite in the Sky. Yes. Marmite

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If you're British, Marmite can provoke strong reactions - some people love it, other people hate it. So of course, to celebrate part of British Airways 100, the airline has done a tie-up with Marmite to bring it in the cabin, and sell it in-flight Love or hate it - British Airways are selling it - Image, British Airways   The tie up begins on the 1st May, … [Read more...]