Economy Class & Beyond

Avolon adds another 100 Airbus A321neo to its backlog

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It seems that Avolon (an aviation leasing company) has brought itself an early Christmas present, by them ordering a further 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft.  The additional order will take its total order for the A321neo to 190 aircraft, securing its medium-term delivery pipeline of single-aisle aircraft. A delivery timeline was not announced With this latest agreement, … [Read more...]

British Airways to offer Avios-Only flights to… Dubai

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British Airways has rolled out a selection of flights, which were bookable with Avios Only (ie, bookable with Avios via the British Airways Executive Club, and not open to the normal booking engines). So far, they've all been short to medium-haul routes. Well, it seems the airline is dipping its toe into long-haul reward offers, with them offering an Avios-only flight … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER departing Zurich Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER in post-merger paintwork, as it prepares to depart Zurich Airport from the E Dock bound for Newark International Airport. United Airlines operates a fleet of 36 active Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th December)

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Hallo und Grüezi im Zuirch. Or rather, where I was today. I suspect when I hit publish, I'll be somewhere at Heathrow waiting for a coach. Nonetheless, it is Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond, as I celebrate the last hours of my birthday.   Taken a little earlier today.  I haven't integrated my latest post into the list - it's … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – Expect the Unexpected

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Expect the Unexpected Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hyatt Regency O’Hare Airplane Art … [Read more...]

Cathay Group picks the Airbus A350F

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Cathay Group will be adding further Airbus A350s to its fleet - in the form of the cargo variant, the A350F. The aircraft will operate under the group's cargo division - Cathay Cargo. This order covers the purchase agreement for six aircraft. The A350F is currently under development. It is planned to carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and fly up to 4,700 nautical miles … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – The Unexpected Coach

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The Unexpected Coach, featuring National Express Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hyatt Regency … [Read more...]

Ryanair adds Norwich Airport to its network

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Ryanair is adding a new destination to its network - one that a certain Alan Partridge might approve of - Norwich Airport. The airline will add three routes from Norwich - Alicante, Faro, and Malta. These will commence from 1st April 2024, offering 12 flights a week. The airline will not base aircraft at the site, so these flights will be coming in from other Ryanair … [Read more...]