Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art- Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-200 departing Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Hainan Airlines Airbus A330-300 departing Dublin Airport as it heads back to its home of Bejing Capital Airport in China. Hainan Airlines operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330-200 in its widebody haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Boeing 787-8 and Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd December)

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It's Saturday again, and we're pushing down the final month of the year. It's also time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Fine. I will submit Christmas street scenes for the next few weeks. As well as this hot mess on New Street in Birmingham on Saturday.  Indirect Travel Fun A little delayed this week due to matters beyond my control. Expect … [Read more...]

SWISS kicks off its “LXmas” campaign

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We're in December now, so it's time for airlines who like puns to kick in their Christmas travel plans. SWISS is launching its LXMas campaign It isn't only Rudolph that has a shiny nose - Image, SWISS. The airline is offering prizes for both its travellers and those land-bound via the airline's media channels (try Instagram and in the SWISS … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – Chicago Classics, Peaquod’s Pizza

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Chicago Classics - Peaquod's Pizza 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 … [Read more...]

ITA Airways to debut its mid-haul A321neo between Rome, London and Paris

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ITA Airways recently took delivery of its new Airbus A321neo with a mid-haul configuration. Well, it seems the first route to experience will be between Rome,  London and Paris. ITA Airways Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus.  The new Airbus A321neo will operate on the Rome  Fiumicino - London Heathrow route daily and on the Rome Fiumicino - Paris Charles de Gaulle route … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines signs for an additional Embraer E195-E2 aircraft

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Porter Airlines of Canada is building on its success with its Embraer E195-E2 deployment, by placing a follow-on order for the type. Porter Embraer E195-E2 - Image, Embraer. The Canadian airline has exercised purchase rights to place a firm order for 25 Embraer E195-E2 passenger jets, adding to their 50 existing firm orders. Porter will use the new aircraft to … [Read more...]

Etihad to bring its Airbus A380 back to New York

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It seems the allure of running one of a bigger aircraft on an important route is a strong one, with Etihad Airway planning to bring the Airbus A380 back to New York. The double-decker jet will make its return on the Abu Dhabi to New York-JFK route from the 22nd of April 2024.  It will operate on one of the two daily Etihad flights to New York. The other daily … [Read more...]

Air France-KLM and Etihad announce a frequent flyer partnership

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It seems the partnership between Etihad Airways and Air France-KLM Group is bearing fruit for its passengers, with a frequent flyer partnership announced. The move comes after Etihad and Air France-KLM signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2023. As part of this new partnership, members of Flying Blue, Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, and … [Read more...]