Economy Class & Beyond

Return of the WhaleJet – Etihad to reactivate four Airbus A380

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For those who enjoy the WhaleJet - the Airbus A380 - there is good news from Etihad Airways, who are reactivating the type to its fleet. Etihad Airbus A380-800 on Final Approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A total of four will operate between Abu Dhabi and London, with the first to be reintroduced from summer 2023. The move follows a surge in … [Read more...]

Air Greenland take delivery of their Airbus A330-800neo

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Air Greenland has taken delivery of its Airbus A330neo - an A330-800neo. Air Greenland Airbus A330-800neo delivery - Image, Airbus The A330neo will replace previous generation aircraft in the company's fleet (an Airbus A330-200), with the airline selecting a similar range-optimised aircraft, over a payload-optimised version (eg the Airbus A330-900neo), allowing the … [Read more...]

easyJet adds nine routes from the UK to Europe for Summer 2023

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It might be a cool 2 degrees centigrade out today - but there are some new routes from easyJet to help you think of warmer times in Summer 2023. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move follows recent announcements of aircraft being based at Belfast International, Edinburgh and Manchester. Nine new routes will be … [Read more...]

SWISS rotates their premium meal options for the winter season

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With December coming around, it's time for Swiss International Air Lines to rotate its meals in premium cabins. SWISS Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond,  This time SWISS has chosen to collaborate with the high-end After Seven restaurant in Zermatt, offering premium travellers on SWISS long-haul flights from Zurich … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines prepares to shake up its passenger experience

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Porter Airlines is preparing to update its passenger experience as it gets ready to take its new aircraft. Porter E2-195 climbing out over Toronto – Rendering, Embraer The airline currently operates the De Havilland Dash 8-400, with it due to open up new markets when it commences flying the Embraer E195-E2. This addition will add a 132-seater aircraft to the … [Read more...]

WestJet plans major European and Asian expansion!

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WestJet is preparing to turn into new markets as it prepares to launch two new routes - one which will raise an eyebrow. As part of its 2023 summer timetable, it has introduced new routes from Calgary International Airport for its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. So the big destination is Tokyo, Japan, with the airline planning to serve Narita International … [Read more...]

Emirate to scale London Gatwick flights to treble A380 flights a day

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Gatwick Airport is gaining a significant boost in connectivity, as Emirates operates an Airbus A380 three times daily. Emirates Airbus A380 taking off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The third daily A380 flight comes as the world heads into the festive season rush period, where people are seeking to be with their loved ones. The additional frequency will offer … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 at Hamburg Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a KLM Cityhopper Embraer E195-E2 at Hamburg Airport, as it is turned around for the return trip back to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.  KLM Cityhopper is the regional arm of KLM, operating services to the UK and Europe from its Amsterdam Schiphol hub. The airline has 11 aircraft in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3/4th December)

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It's that time of the week again when I spent time sleeping instead of editing this blog. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The sea of humanity in Birmingham, as the Christmas shopping season is in full swing Trip Report: Fall Fun in the Windy City And amazingly, I've made it to the end of this trip report - here are the last three segments from the … [Read more...]