Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at Geneva Airport

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It's New Year's Day and also a Sunday - so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER taxiing at Geneva Airport as it prepares for the transatlantic leg to return to its hub of Newark International Airport. United Airlines operates a fleet of 37 Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The airline also … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st December)

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Well, this is the last post of the year, as well as the wrap-up for the week - it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Some end-of-year contrails. Review 2022 A year of evolving change, with much more to come - Some views and thoughts on 2022 from an industry perspective The year at Economy Class and Beyond – There is no such thing as … [Read more...]

BOC Aviation to add 40 more Boeing 737-8 to its leasing fleet

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This sailed by the inbox, but it is important enough as Boeing rounds out its order book for the year, with BOC Aviation signing for 40 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The lessor will add 40 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to it, increasing the backlog to 80 of the type. These aircraft will be leased to other customer airlines. Boeing continues to see strong … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2022: A year of evolving change, with much more to come

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As we head to the end of 2022, it's time for me to look back at the year and review some of the things that happened, as well as postulate what might happen in 2023. Food and Beverage - Swipe your card to continue As restrictions have loosened, the passenger experience has been slowly recovering to pre-pandemic levels. This can be seen even in long-haul economy class, … [Read more...]

British Airways to add Florence to its network for Summer 2023

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British Airways snuck out some news before the end of the year presses closed, with the airline planning to launch a route to Florence, Italy. British Airways Airbus A320neo being towed at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The new route will kick off on the 16th of April 2023, operating daily from London Heathrow Terminal 5 to Florence Italy. The … [Read more...]