Economy Class & Beyond

Air New Zealand unveils new amenity kits with Aotea

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Air New Zealand has partnered with Aotea for its new amenity kit contents, highlighting Māori herbal practices. The new items are developed by Aotea, featuring native New Zealand ingredients, such as Kawakawa, Harakeke and Mānuka. Air New Zealand's new Aotea amenity kits are available to customers travelling in Business Premier and Premium … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th May)

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It's been another week where I would have preferred to do a lot of other things. But we need to press on with the blog, so must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Queens Park Bridge, over the River Dee, Chester.  Data Storage Adventures STORAGE ADVENTURES: So Drobo is about to fade out of existence. What next? - I'm still inventing swear words … [Read more...]

STORAGE ADVENTURES: So Drobo is about to fade out of existence. What next?

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For those who enjoyed my Data backup stories, there will be a new set soon. Why? The owners of Drobo have filed for Chapter 7 Liquidation in the USA. Good luck using these in the future when they finally brick themselves - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The state of play As reported by AppleInsider and ArsTechnica, StorCentric, owners of Drobo (as well as … [Read more...]

Qantas to expand capacity… and lease aircraft from Finnair

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It seems Qantas is gearing up for a busy season, with the airline deploying more capacity, adding routes and leasing aircraft... from Finnair. From late October 2023*, the carrier will add around one million seats to its international network over 12 months compared to its current schedule, to destinations across Asia, the United States and the Pacific. Fleet … [Read more...]

flydubai and Air Canada announces a codeshare programme

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It seems there is a follow on Emirates and Air Canada codeshare, with flydubai planning to codeshare with the Canadian carrier. The new agreement will allow passengers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia further convenient travel options. This is pending regulatory approval. Once approved,  Air Canada’s … [Read more...]

Royal Jordanian to add eight Embraer E2 aircraft to its fleet

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Royal Jordanian is in the mood to add to its fleet, with eight new Embraer E2 aircraft on the way. Royal Jordanian Embraer E195-E2 and E190E2. Rendering, Emberaer The airline has reached an agreement with Embraer and commercial aviation lessor Azorra for the eight aircraft. The agreement will see the introduction of both the E190-E2 and E195-E2 to the airline’s … [Read more...]

easyJet to (finally) open a base at Birmingham Airport

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It seems that easyJet thinks there's a market that can work at Birmingham Airport, as it plans to open a base in 2024. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing into Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new base will support 100 direct jobs for pilots and crew in the UK, along with the indirect job creation a base creates. easyJet will base three 186-seat … [Read more...]