Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa adds further capacity out of its Frankfurt and Munich hubs, with new destinations

14/09/2023 by Kevincm

Lufthansa is expanding across its network, with capacity to the United States of America - as well as other countries for a change. Let's go around the two hubs to see what's been added to the long-haul agendas. This is a sight you won't see in a hurry - but considering some of the routes being announced, it seems fitting - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines brings its 10th Airbus A330 back online

13/09/2023 by Kevincm

Brussels Airlines is preparing to bring its long-haul fleet up to full strength as its 10th Airbus A330-300 returns to the fleet. The 10th aircraft will become operational in the Summer of 2024, allowing it to launch further flights to Africa - a specialism of Brussels Airlines, with the extra aircraft enabling them to relaunch the Brussels - Nairobi Route. It marks … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Donught on the Mound 4 – FR666 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport (RYANAIR)

12/09/2023 by Kevincm

FR666 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport with Ryanair Doughnuts on the Mound 4 In this feeble excuse for a day out to Dublin: Cheap flights, Cheap flights, Could have gone by sea… The joy of Birmingham Airport at 6 am in the morning FR661 Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport The Wonder of Dublin T1 Arrivals Doughnuts, Friends and Plane Spotting … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to return to Brussels in 2024

12/09/2023 by Kevincm

Singapore Airlines is preparing to reintroduce its service between the Lion City and the capital of Belgium, with a service to Brussels. The route will restart on the 5th of April 2024, with Singapore Airlines planning to operate non-stop flights between Singapore Changi and Brussels National Airport. This comes after a 20-year break, with the airline planning four … [Read more...]

Emirates to take Sydney all-A380 from November

12/09/2023 by Kevincm

There's some good news for Emirates customers who want to head to and from Sydney, with the airline turning the route all-A380. The upgrade will commence from the 4th of November onwards, taking all three services to operate with an Airbus A380. As Emirates only has three slots at Sydney Airport, it is working with that limitation, adding an extra 2,000 weekly seats on … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines commits to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

12/09/2023 by Kevincm

It seems Vietnam Airlines is on a roll with announcements, with them announcing with Boeing a commitment to order 737 MAX aircraft for its fleet. The airline has signed a commitment for 50 of the Boeing 737-8 aircraft, to expand the airline's single-aisle fleet. This commitment was announced during a signing ceremony with President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines selects AirFi for Wireless In-Flight Entertainment

11/09/2023 by Kevincm

Vietnam Airlines has signed a two-year deal with AirFi to provide Wirless IFE (W-IFE) and in-seat ordering technology for their aircraft. The deal covers equipment for 37 Airbus A321 aircraft, which currently have no IFE offering. Each of the aircrat will be outfitted with a set of portable AirFi boxes, allowing passengers to stream content directly to their … [Read more...]

SWISS to increase its Premium Economy Cabin for its upcoming Airbus A350

11/09/2023 by Kevincm

SWISS International Air Lines is planning something a little different for its Airbus A350 aircraft, with a larger Premium Economy cabin. Who needs an aircraft render? Image, SWISS> The airline has locked down its seating layout plan (or LOPA - location of passenger accommodations). It will feature 242 seats in total for passengers: three in … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-9 arriving at Chicago O’Hare

10/09/2023 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-9 arriving at Chicago O'Hare International Airport after the transatlantic hop from its home base of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. KLM operates a fleet of 13 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates Airbus … [Read more...]

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

09/09/2023 by Kevincm

It's hot hot hot in the United Kingdom, as we're in the midst of a mini heat wave. But even if some of us are suffering from summer colds (with lemsip, vitamin C and enough orange squash to sink a small ship), it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I brought a thing. Will I milk it for content? I'll let you decide that... Doughnuts on the Mound … [Read more...]