Economy Class & Beyond

Accessibility in the Air: United Airlines to add Braille to its aircraft interiors

31/07/2023 by Kevincm

This launched last week - but it's an important step in Accessibility in the Air - with United Airlines rolling out add Braille to its aircraft interiors. The airline currently has equipped about a dozen aircraft with Braille markings for individual rows and seat numbers as well as inside and outside the lavatories. United expects to outfit its entire mainline fleet with … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

30/07/2023 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International as the aircraft completes the flight from Tokyo (and if you squint your eyes, there's a United Airlines Boeing 737 taking off in the background). … [Read more...]

Korean Air to launch its own branded lager

30/07/2023 by Kevincm

Korean Air has debuted a new offering in the air - Lager. Time to take a look, and see what you might be drinking either on the ground or in the air. Korean Air has worked with an award-winning Korean brewery, Playground Brewery to introduce its brand - ‘KAL’s Lager’ According to the airline, the beer embodies a delightful harmony of tropical fruit aromas … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th July)

29/07/2023 by Kevincm

It's that time of the week again - with week one of the school holidays done and the thoughts of Christmas Chocolate buckets already on the horizon, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Raging Bull (or Ozzy the Bull) from the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, is now in his new home at Birmingham New Street Station. And yes, it … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg – Sights of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 (What you might have missed)

29/07/2023 by Kevincm

Sights of Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 (What you might have missed - PICTORIAL) Back to Innovation, Back to Hamburg Time for a photo tour around Aircraft Interiors Expo. Because it's one hell of a busy show... With lots and lots of pictures. … [Read more...]

SWISS to offer free long-haul messaging as it revamps its connectivity options

28/07/2023 by Kevincm

SWISS International Air Lines is revamping its inflight connectivity prices from 2nd August onwards - with a free option, as well as paid options. SWISS Airbus A330-300 climbing out of Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond First up is the free level, which will enable the use of chat apps from the 2nd of August 2023. The new facility will allow … [Read more...]

Lufthansa expands pre-flight meal selection, whilst boosting other passenger experiences

28/07/2023 by Kevincm

Lufthansa is expanding its inflight service as it seeks to please and delight its passengers, with news across the cabins. Let us see what changes are in the air. Lufthansa Airbus A321neo arriving at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Long Haul Business Class Starting in mid-August, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights from Germany … [Read more...]

UK Civil Aviation Authority takes enforcement action against Wizz Air, opens the path to claims

27/07/2023 by Kevincm

All is not good between the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and Wizz Air (Wizz Air Holdings Plc), with the CAA taking enforcement action following concerns over high volumes of complaints about the airline not paying passengers what they are owed. The regulator has been in contact with Wizz Air for several months after complaints by passengers that their rights had not … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Catering Experience on the ground? Greggs opens a branch at London Gatwick Airport

27/07/2023 by Kevincm

Sometimes when you get off an aircraft, you just want a comforting snack, sandwich or doughnut, and get the restorative energy to continue a journey. Well, there's good news as Greggs (a bakery chain in the United Kingdom) has opened a branch at London Gatwick Airport. The new shop s is in Gatwick Airport’s South Terminal in the Arrivals Area, … [Read more...]

easyjet’s fleet renewal continues – One-Fifth, now A320neo family…

26/07/2023 by Kevincm

easyJet have continued its fleet renewal programme, taking delivery of their 67th Airbus A320neo aircraft this month. This delivery pushed them over the 20% mark - or one-fifth of their fleet now using the A320neo family The A320neo family is important for easyJet, as they seek to reduce fuel burn, whilst introducing new technology and maintaining commonality for its … [Read more...]