Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet readies for spring 2024, with seats on sale

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We might be in the midst of Summer 2023, but easyJet is readying for Spring 2024, with the airline placing seats on sale for next year. Get ready for spring 2024 already... if your planning skills are a lot better than mine. The airline has put its spring 2024 schedule on sale meaning 100,000 flights between 24 March and 2 June 2024 including Easter, are now available … [Read more...]

The Acro Series 9 – A Welcome Upgrade?

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we've always liked how Acro Aircraft Seating has worked on its products. We're going to take a look at the Acro Series 9 - the newest in the airlines seating family There are four variants of the Acro Series 9: Series 9FB - The fixed-back variant, launched by Jet2 Series 9R - A recliner-seat variant Series 9 Regional - A … [Read more...]

ANA and The Pokemon Company unveil “The Eevee Jet”

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The ANA Group and The Pokemon Company are expanding their collaboration for new Pokemon Jets as part of the "Pokémon Air Adventures" - this time featuring the Evolution Pokemon - Eevee. Eevee uses Fly! It's Super Effective! The aircraft will be known as the "Eevee Jet NH", which will be a Boeing 777-300ER.  On the outside, it will feature Eevee (the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 departing London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air Canada Boeing 737 MAX 8 lined up on the runway at London Heathrow Airport as it prepares for the transatlantic hop to St Johns, Newfoundland in Canada. Air Canada operates a fleet of 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8. The airline also operates the Airbus A220, Airbus A319, Airbus A320 and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th June)

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It's that time of the week again after a busy Paris Air Show Week, where people are recovering after many hikes around Le Borguet. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Apologies from me this week - it's been too busy in the real world, with the challenges of the Microsoft Azure North European Multifactor Authentication server deciding to commit followers … [Read more...]

Iraqi Airways takes delivery of their first Boeing 787

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Iraqi Airways celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner with a special event in Baghdad where it will be based. | Iraqi Airways Boeing 787-8- Image, The Boeing Company The Iraqi flag carrier has taken the first of 10 787s on order to grow its long-haul network and connect Iraq to more international destinations. The delivery of Iraqi … [Read more...]

Iberia to improve its on-board experience

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Iberia is updating its passenger experience on board its flights - with new meal redesigns and changes revealed. These improvements will be implemented in all cabins - Business, Premium Economy and Economy - including the redesign of the menus, improved services on long-haul flights, and a new personalised digital experience. The airline has redesigned its in-flight … [Read more...]

PARIS AIR SHOW: Daily Digest Day 3 – The calm after the storm of orders

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After a busy two days, Day Three of the Paris Air Show has been a little quieter in terms of orders on Day 3 - but more importantly, they've still been coming in. Airbus Widebody deals to make the heart sing Avolon has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to order 20 A330neo aircraft, with them selecting the  A330-900, reflecting its vision to secure the earliest … [Read more...]