Economy Class & Beyond

KLM to offer Douwe Egberts coffee on their services

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In flight coffee can... well... is... a crapshoot in a lot of cases. In the majority of cases, you'll get a sort of brown hot water that might smell of coffee, and taste of... yes, well. KLM is going to try something different, partnering with Douwe Egberts, to offer their coffee aboard KLM flights. Douwe Egberts Coffee on KLM - Image, KLM The roll-out of Douwe … [Read more...]

Revisiting the Airbus/Zodiac Cargo Deck Compartments Concept

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One of the big announcements at Aircraft Interiors. Expo was Airbus and its partnership with Zodiac Aerospace to develop compartments that can used on the plane that are based off cargo modules. I did a very brief write-up, but I've had a bit more time to think about it (as well as chat to a few people on the concept). https://youtu.be/v246W5caJuI Video - Airbus. Used … [Read more...]

The Rebel Aero S:two and Joy – A different approach to seating

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Rebel Aero has been an interesting company since it won the Crystal Cabin Award for Passenger Comfort Hardware and it's for its unique seat in 2016. How have things changed since then? Well - at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018 Rebel unveiled its new concept seat - Joy.  Why the name Joy? The seat features a staggered formation with the middle seat forward instead of … [Read more...]

Also an Airline, but also other things? Joon presents…

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At the Passenger Experience Conference 2018, there was one interesting highlight in the conference programme. And it involves an airline that at Economy Class and Beyond... we've been... less than kind to. I am referring of course to Joon. The one you’ve all been waiting for next. pic.twitter.com/d1zhIv55P8 — Kevin - Economy Class & Beyond … [Read more...]

British Airways opens a new lounge at Rome (Fiumicino)

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British Airways is working through its lounge collection - this time opening a new lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport. According to the airline, it's a new design concept that mixes British and Europe design with a luxurious and contemporary look and feel. It's sized at 460 square metres, with the ability to host 140 passengers. Here's some of the seating … [Read more...]

To Fly, To Go Basic: British Airways launches its Basic Fare range

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British Airways have followed through with their plan to launch basic fares, with the new fares being formally launched on Wednesday. British Airways Boeing 777 at Heathrow Airport - Expect to see the basic fare flying aboard one of these.... - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So the new Basic Fare will fly on the follow routes to start with the following routes, with … [Read more...]

IAG Group purchases 4.6% of Norwegian – eyes takeover

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In the world outside Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018, there has been one hell of a breaking news announcement - with IAG Group (owners of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, LEVEL and Aer Lingus taking a 4.6% share of Norwegian Air Shuttle. Norwegian Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to various tweets flying around this morning, the … [Read more...]

Even in space, you’re going to need interiors…

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Space is big. Really big. But also, according to Virgin Galactic - The SpaceShip Company planes are going to need something. That's right. Interiors. VSS Unity in flight At the Passenger Experience Conference today, there have been a variety of talks - with Virgin Galatic's Adam Wells, Head of Design, Virgin Galactic showing off a little of the future (inducing … [Read more...]