Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates and United Airlines activate their codeshare

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After the first flight to Dubai by a United Airlines flight for some time, the Emirates and United activated their respective codeshares. The codeshare will allow Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations. Emirates customers will be able to fly to three of the nation's biggest business hubs - Chicago, Houston or San … [Read more...]

HK Express deploys its new Airbus A321neo with Recaro SL3710 seating

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With HK Express taking delivery of their new Airbus A321neo, the airline will also be featuring new seats for the aircraft. The airline will utilise Recaro's SL3710 onboard for new deliveries and retrofits. Recaro SL3710 front row seats, Rendering Recaro. Recaro SL3710 - Normal Rows. Rendering, Recaro.  This is the first-ever order of RECARO seats by HK … [Read more...]

Air Malta reveals is updated livery

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With Air Malta taking delivery of its fifth new Airubs A320neo, the airline also unveiled a new livery. The new aircraft was delivered to Air Malta on 24 March 2023. According to the airline, the new aircraft - 9H-NEE - has been delivered with a new modern livery designed in collaboration with Airbus SA. This more cost-effective livery picks up from the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic and Korean Air enter a codeshare agreement

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Virgin Atlantic has announced a new codeshare agreement with Korean Air, offering its passengers opportunities to fly to South Korea and beyond. The first phase of the agreement, which launches on 25 March, will allow customers booking through Virgin Atlantic the opportunity to travel directly to Incheon Airport, in South Korea’s capital, Seoul. By June, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A380 at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A380 at the C Gates at London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 as it is prepared for the long-haul trip to Chicago O'Hare International. British Airways have a fleet of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft in its fleet (with them all reactivated after being stored). They … [Read more...]

Etihad expands interline agreements with six airlines

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Etihad Airways is boosting its interline agreements, with three new partners and relaunching agreements with another three. The three new airline partners are Philippine Airlines (PAL), Austrian Airlines (OS) and Airlink South Africa (4Z). Ethiad will be re-launching interline links with Biman Bangladesh and codeshares with Air Seychelles (HM) and ITA Airways … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th March)

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It's that time of the week again when I attempt to convert a copious amount of writing into a distilled list of links, with some witty commentary. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Elevated Railway, North Wabash Avenue, Chicago.  Passenger Experience Emirates prepares its inflight service offering for Ramadan Air France and KLM to … [Read more...]

Airbus delivers its first A321neo from its Tianjin Final Assembly Line

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Airbus has taken a step forward with its Final Assembly Line in Tianjin, China - delivering the first Airbus A321neo completed at that facility. The first A321neo completed in China was delivered to Juneyao Air. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten … [Read more...]