Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Pacific introduces increased checked luggage allowances

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We all prefer to tote our carry on bags along when we fly. However, there are times when you need to check your bag... that does probably contain a kitchen sink. Thankfully, Cathay Pacific is increasing its checked luggage allowances. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In general, you will get an … [Read more...]

British Airways complete the re-fit of 18 747s

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British Airways continue to sweat its assets a bit more, with the completion of a refit of part of the Boeing 747 fleet. Club World refreshed cabin - Image, British Airways World Traveller refreshed cabin - Image, British Airways. 18 of the Boeing 747-400 fleet have gone in for the refresh So what's new? These planes have been configured with a high seat … [Read more...]

Ethical Hacker wins 1 million miles. They’re United Miles…

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If you're good at breaking things (pretty much a prerequisite for working in the IT industry), something to consider is ethical hacking, and bug bounties. Some companies offer cold hard cash. Others offer other items... such as United Airlines. United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER on approach to Chicago O'Hare, Image Economy Class and Beyond According to The Register, a … [Read more...]

KLM to bring its World Business Class seats to their A330s

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KLM is continuing its internal refresh with the announcement that is its to refurbish its fleet of Airbus A330 aircraft with their latest World Business Class seat. KLM Airbus A330 in-flight - Image, KLM The re-fit of the new seat will be conducted during 2018, with the entire fleet being processed at that point. Currently, the new World Business Class seat is fitted … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines to retro-fit The Boeing Space Bin to their 737-900ERs

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At Economy Class and Beyond, I have some odd obsessions. One of them is overhead bin space - or if I'm travelling in the USA - the seeming lack of it on any plane I'm aboard. Well - for Alaska Airline flyers - there's good news as Alaska will be getting the Boeing Space Bin installed aboard 34 of their planes. Let's remind you of what a Boeing Space Bin looks like. … [Read more...]

London City Airport cleared for expansion

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At Economy Class and Beyond, I like London City Airport... a lot. It's sheer convenience and friendliness has always struck me how an airport should be run. Well, London City Airport got some good news today, with its plans to expand green-lighted. London City Airport Check-in Area - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.    The expansion plan calls for: Seven … [Read more...]

Emirates introduce interactive amentiy kits….

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Emirates have tried to change the game of amenity kits again - this time making them "interactive". It seems with Pokemon Go taking the augmented reality thing to the next level, Emirates are trying at the same. time with their new amenity kits. Here's the pictures. The new Emirates amenity kits - Image, Emirates. The amenity kit has an interactive element too … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines take Frites to the air

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Oh Brussels Airlines. I love you in so many ways - from your fanatical support of your football team, the planes you paint with TinTin on the side and those little Avro RJ's you operate. However, I've developed a new love for you - that you're bringing Belgian Frites into the air. Yes. Frites - what some call chips, other call fries. These will feature in Brussels … [Read more...]