Economy Class & Beyond

Wizz Air signs for another 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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Wizz Air is continuing its expansion - with the airline confirming a follow-on order for a further 75 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The extra 75 aircraft will take Wizz Air's total to 434 aircraft, with the airline committing to a total of 565 A320 family aircraft, with the last of the 75 approved by the company shareholders. Wizz Air is an all-Airbus operator with a fleet … [Read more...]

Etihad to launch Abu Dhabi to Boston services in Spring 2024

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Etihad Airways is expanding its US presence after a long time with Boston as its next destination in the region. The carrier is planning to launch a four-times-a-week service from 31st March 2024 onwards.  The planned operations are as follows: EY147 DEPART AUH 03:10 ARRIVE BOS 08:55  EY148 DEPART BOS  15:55 ARRIVE AUH 12:00+1 Commences 31st March 2024 Operates … [Read more...]

Air Japan outlines initial operations and passenger experience features

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ANA Holidingsnew airline - Air Japan - has outlined its initial operating plans. Lets us dive in. The first confirmed route the airline will operate will be between Tokyo Narita and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. Services will start on February 9, 2024. The flights will operate from Narita Terminal 1, allowing connection from other ANA-operated services. Initially, the … [Read more...]

Siemens next-generation Underground train heads off for testing

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The first of the new trains for Transport for London has made it off the production line and is off to Germany for testing. This train - the first of 94 - will be used to replace the existing trains used on the Piccadilly Line under the New Tube for London programme. With it complete, it has been sent to the Siemens Test and Validation Centre in Wegberg-Wildenrath, … [Read more...]

Korean Air to launch its own branded lager

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Korean Air has debuted a new offering in the air - Lager. Time to take a look, and see what you might be drinking either on the ground or in the air. Korean Air has worked with an award-winning Korean brewery, Playground Brewery to introduce its brand - ‘KAL’s Lager’ According to the airline, the beer embodies a delightful harmony of tropical fruit aromas … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th July)

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It's that time of the week again - with week one of the school holidays done and the thoughts of Christmas Chocolate buckets already on the horizon, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  The Raging Bull (or Ozzy the Bull) from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, is now in his new home at Birmingham New Street Station. And yes, it … [Read more...]