Economy Class & Beyond

Scandinavian Airlines confirms its Star Alliance Exit date

by

Scandinavian Airlines is taking its next steps as it prepares to leave Star Alliance and join SkyTeam. SAS Airbus A330 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The big dates you need to put in the diary are: Scandinavian Airlines leaves Star Alliance at the end of 31st August 2024  Scandinavian Airlines members will gain access to most SkyTeam benefits on the 1st of … [Read more...]

UK Airports get an extension to new Security Scanner installation deadline

by

It seems that the big airports are having trouble meeting the deadline to upgrade their security scanners in the United Kingdom. So much so, that the UK government has extended the deadline beyond the initial June 2024. We can hope they can get this done, so we all can get on a fast track - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. So, there was a plan... allegedly The scanners … [Read more...]

Croatia Airlines to fit Panasonic Avionics Wi-Fi aboard its Airbus A220

by

Croatia Airlines will be adding inflight connectivity for the first time, with them selecting Panasonic Avionics Ku-band connectivity equipment. Croatian Airlines portal - Image, Panasonic Avioincs.  The airline has committed to outfitting its fleet with Wi-Fi capabilities for the first time ever, through the installation of Panasonic Avionics’ Ku-band satellite … [Read more...]

UK Passport prices to rise on 11th April

by

There's been a lot in the news for those who hold the older UK "marron" style passports, and their validity in Europe (specifically the 10 years + 9-month carryover). However, we're going into the one thing most articles have glossed over - the price of passports, and that they're on the way up. Again. It doesn’t matter if it’s black or blue it’s still going to cost you … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic names one of their new Airbus A330neo named in honour of Sir Richard Branson

by

Belive it or not, this year will mark the 40th year that Virgin Atlantic has taken to the air. To celebrate, one of their new Airbus A330neo is named in honour of Sir Richard Branson. Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard and mark 40 years of Virgin Atlantic.   The airline’s fifth Airbus A330neo will also feature a brand-new flying icon, inspired by Sir … [Read more...]

SWISS to extend its chocolate partnership

by

One of the nice things when flying SWISS is the pre-arrival chocolates - it's a simple passenger experience thing that caps the service off flying with them. For those who enjoy them, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Swiss food manufacturer Delica are to extend their collaboration for a further three years. SWISS passengers have been enjoying ‘SWISS Schöggeli’ … [Read more...]

Air France to update its Embraer 190 interiors

by

Air France's regional subsidiary HOP! is preparing to update its interiors. HOP! Embraer E190 - Image, Air France Currently, the Embraer 190s are set to get new cabins and seats for the regional services as part of the refresh. To design the aircraft’s future seats, Air France has teamed up with Expliseat, the French manufacturer of an innovative carbon fiber and … [Read more...]

BoardingArea