Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet signals its ready to place a new Airbus order

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easyJet's investor slides have come out today, and whilst there are all the fun things, like how upgaging is helping them, there are some slides about a new aircraft order. Time to dive in. easyJet Airbus A320neo -Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Why is easyJet ordering aircraft? It's part of its renewal plan, as well as a method of meeting its net zero commitments. … [Read more...]

Luxair signs for the Embraer E195-E2

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At the European Regional Airlines Association General Assembly, Embraer and Luxair, the flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have signed a firm order. Luxair has ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190-E2 as required. The first aircraft delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025. The aircraft … [Read more...]

Emirates unveils new Premium Economy and Economy Class amenity kits in collaboration with United for Wildlife

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It's time for a new amenity kit - and it is Emirates this time unveiling the new kit for its  Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers. These will be offered on long haul flights, which are now loaded onboard. The amenity kits have been designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, to highlight eight of the most endangered species on the planet. The … [Read more...]

TAAG Angola Airlines signs for Boeing 787 aircraft

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TAG Angola Airlines is planning its fleet renewal, with the airline selecting the Boeing 787 family.  To be painted into TAAG Angola Airlines livery - Image, The Boeing Company The airline will add four Boeing 787 aircraft to its fleet - the exact variants have not been disclosed. TAAG Angola Airlines currently flies five 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets, three … [Read more...]

British Airways announces another batch of Avios Redemption flights 

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For those of you who missed out before, it's time to get booking on British Airways Avios-only flights. This will offer an extra 1,250 summer holiday fares from as little as £1 + 25,500 Avios. The new options include Florence, Mallorca, Faro, Corfu and Ibiza, with all travel periods falling over the August Bank Holiday. Avios-Only flights were launched earlier this year, on … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Sund Air Airbus A320 at Hamburg Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Sund Air Airbus A320 resting between duties at Hamburg Airport, painted in Katta macht Urlaub Livery. Sund Air is a German charter airline, with a fleet of seven aircraft -  with four Airbus A319 and three Airbus A320 aircraft in its fleet. Sundair operates flights from Germany to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th October)

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We're now into the beginning of October, with a fair few things going in the background. But even if things are going on, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's a crossing.  New Aircraft News LATAM takes delivery of its first A321neo, orders further aircraft - LATAM expands its A321neo fleet, with additional orders added United Airlines … [Read more...]

Acro Aircraft Seating signs Electra Airway for the Series 9FB Seat

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Acro Aircraft Seating has scored another win for its Series 9 seat, with it partnering with Electra Airways. Neil Cairns, CEO of Acro and Stefan Trifonov, CEO of Electra Airways - Image, Acro Aircraft Seating Electra Airways, a European charter and AMCI airline, part of the Vector Group awarded the contract to Acro Aircraft Seating for its Series 9 Fixed Back. The … [Read more...]

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