Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Korean Air adds its first Airbus A321neo to its fleet

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Another carrier has begun taking the Airbus A320neo family into its fleet, with Korean Air taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo  This is the first of 30 A320neo family aircraft for the carrier. The aircraft features Korean Air's radically new interior and new design language, featuring eight full-flat seats in Business Class and 174 in … [Read more...]

easyJet boosts its Manchester base

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easyJet is continuing with its network boosts, with Manchester getting an extra aircraft for summer 2023. The low-cost carrier will base an additional aircraft at a north of England airport, with it being the 21st aircraft to be based at Manchester. It will move in from May 2023, operating through the summer season. It brings the number of new-generation A320neo aircraft … [Read more...]

Croatia Airlines sign for Airbus A220 aircraft

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Croatia Airlines has signed an order with Airbus to introduce the Airbus A220 into its fleet. The airline has signed a firm order for six A220-300 aircraft. They also plan to lease an additional nine A220s, taking its total commitment for the type to 15. The A220s will replace previous generation aircraft in the company's fleet, reducing operating costs as well as … [Read more...]

easyJet to expand its Belfast International base

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easyJet is to continue its expansion at Belfast International Airport, with another aircraft to be based there for the summer 2023 season. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will add an additional Airbus A320 family aircraft to its base at Belfast this summer, enabling it to launch a new summer route between … [Read more...]