Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways opens the new Aberdeen Airport Lounge

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British Airways announced that it opening its Aberdeen lounge - with the new concept lounge that was first spotted in Rome. Window view of the lounge - Image, British Airways.  The lobby has been designed so that customers travelling through the lounge quickly, can get a quick bite to eat before they head off for their flight.  For those customers with more dwell … [Read more...]

Does Ryanair give adequate warning about it’s luggage policy?

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Earlier this year, Ryanair launched its new luggage policy where passengers who brought Priority Boarding with two bags could take their bags onto the plane, whilst those passengers who didn't only get to take a personal item aboard. And it's fairly obvious when you book at ticket with them and you click the cheapest fare possible. If you miss this... Well - if you have … [Read more...]

Funny and informative? The Brussels Airlines safety video

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We've all been through the recent spate of safety videos, which vary from the achingly long to the not so informative. Well, there may be one I've missed that's entertaining, and informative. I draw your attention to Brussels Airlines safety video - featuring the birds it uses in its advertising https://youtu.be/OwLJq3bgysA So, some intresting highlights from this … [Read more...]

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...]