Economy Class & Beyond

Remember: Don’t over do it on alcohol at the airport

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With the UK Summer Holiday season now in full swing, there are of course some who take their drinking... a little too excessively. The UK Government launched a programme to coincide with the holiday's called "One Too Many", with some rather ominous threats. The programme has a rather dry set of agreed a voluntary code of practice which  has been developed by … [Read more...]

Etihad to offer more buy-on-board options

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Etihad are expanding its buy-on-board options aboard its services for those customers who want a few more amenities in economy class. The airline is expanding its options in Economy Class, with new snack options from Munchbox and Freakin’ Healthy. According to the airline, the snacks promise t deliver healthier food options using natural ingredients, no added sugar … [Read more...]

Norwegian picks the Recaro BL3710…. and it’s going to be *TIGHT*

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It seems Norwegian is bored with the seats it has got for its Boeing 737 MAX Fleet, and is swapping them to the Recaro BL3710. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737 MAX 8 seating with Recaro BL3710 seating - Image, Norwegian. And that's the semi-good news. Now, lets delve into the interesting parts of the announcement. First up is the seating capacity, which is still a … [Read more...]

United to drop Stroopwaffles, switches to Maple Wafer Cookies….

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The Stroopwafels. As a lot of us know, it's a form of happiness in wafer and caramel form. Be it on the ground or at 35,000ft. For the past couple of years, United Airlines have been offering them in the air. However, that's set to change with the introduction of Maple Wafer cookies. United Maple Wafers Cookies by Byrd's - Image, United Airlines The new snack made by … [Read more...]

Delta to Order 20 Bombardier CRJ-900, launches ATMOSPHÈRE cabin

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Delta are adding more aircraft to their regional fleet, with an order for 20 Bombardier CRJ-900. Delta Bombardier CRJ-900 - Image, Bombardier. Whilst 20 CRJ's are normally not a lot to write about, this has something of intrest in terms of passenger experience - as it will launch the ATMOSPHÈRE cabin for CRJ Family regional jets. The … [Read more...]

KLM Updates its Intercontinental Economy on-board services

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KLM are in the process of introducing an updated economy class service on its Intercontinental Network, that should have some appreciable passenger experience changes KLM Boeing 777-300ER landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The changes have come in following a change in the collective labour agreement, in which one less crew member … [Read more...]

“Is 10 across seating spacious in Economy Class?”

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Something that drew my ire today was the Emirates 3rd frequency launch to Moscow - and how is how it described its seating. Here's the statement from the 3rd daily route between Dubai and Moscow: What's the line that annoyed me? Highlighted for your pleasure are the words "310 spacious seats in Economy". Let's get the first thing out-of-the-way - should room … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to introduce “Light” fares on North American Routes

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In news that should shock... exactly no-one, Lufthansa Group have confirmed they are to offer "Light" fares from Europe to North America. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i climbing out of Chicago O'Hare. Expect Light fares to be offered on this route - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As you can expect for a Light fare, it's a Hand Baggage Only Fare. Expect no ticket flexibility … [Read more...]