Economy Class & Beyond

China Airlines to add Taipei to Prague Service

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China Airlines is preparing to expand its European network, with a new route to start between Taipei and Prague. China Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Beginning 18th of July, China Airlines will operate two flights per week between Tapei and Prague, making the airline the only one to fly directly between Taiwan and the … [Read more...]

SAUDIA and Riyadh Air sign for up to 121 Boeing 787 aircraft

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Some big wins for The Boeing Company, with the manufacturer winning orders from both SAUDIA and the upcoming Riyadh Air. Let us start with the incumbent SAUDIA - which will grow its fleet by 49 Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline is set to purchase 39 Boeing 787s, with a further 10 options. The agreement will include both Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10 models.  SAUDIA … [Read more...]

Viasat to increase equipment installs on Delta Air Lines

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Viasat is ploughing ahead with installs, with the announcement that its in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution will be installed on a total of more than 1,000 Delta Air Lines aircraft. Viasat's Wi-Fi to the seat on a Delta aircraft -Image, Delta/Viasat. The move confirms that Delta has selected Viasat IFC services for its widebody fleets, including all active … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares for a major summer ramp-up

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It seems that capacity is the name of the game for Summer 2023 for Emirates as they prepare to ramp up available capacity on its network Emirates Airbus A380 taking off from London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In the past months, the airline has continued the growth of its network operations - reintroducing services to 5 cities, launching flights … [Read more...]

airBaltic unveils its 40th Airbus A220-300 in a Latvian Flag Livery

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airBaltic continues to expand its Airbus A220-300 fleet, as it takes unveils its 40th A220. The airline held a special ceremony, commemorating this, along with a special paint job, with the Airbus A220 dressed in the Lativan flag colours. airBaltic’s 40th A220-300 aircraft, registered as YL-ABN, is planned to join the airline’s fleet in … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus Regional to operate services to Liverpool and Brest

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Emerald Airlines - the franchisee for Aer Lingus Regional - is continuing its summer 2023 expansion, with two new routes from Dublin. The airline is planning to launch a year-round service from Dublin to Liverpool and a Summer service to Brest, Brittany (France). Tickets are on sale now at www.aerlingus.com. Commencing on the 27th of April, the Dublin-Liverpool … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – SWISS Airbus A220-100 at Birmingham Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A220-100 at Birmingham Airport, as it awaits to discharge its passengers after recently arriving from Zurich Airport. SWISS International Air Lines operates a fleet of nine Airbus A220-100. The airline also operates the larger A220-100, as well … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th March)

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We've had a bit of snow and wet days in the Midlands. But as we head to the mid-point of the weekend, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. There was snow - St Philips Square (or Pidgeon Park), Central Birmingham The Business of Aviation Airlines coordinate action over Dutch government caps at Schiphol Airport - You know it's never good … [Read more...]

Northern Trains unveils its passengers worst habits…

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Northern Trains has released the results of a survey, and it's going through its passengers' worst habits when on a train. Northern CAF Class 195 trains at Manchester Piccadilly - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. When the Northern Trains can operate up to 2,500 trains a day (subject to staffing), there are some stunts that passengers pull, varying from bad manners to … [Read more...]