Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th April)

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It's the end of the week again, and we're on the cusp of Easter (and for those of us in some civilised places, an extra long weekend). But it's still Saturday again, and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Passenger Experience Refreshed Costa Coffee opens at Heathrow Terminal 4 Arrivals - More coffee! Scandinavian Airlines to reintroduce … [Read more...]

Lumo to allow seat selection… and introduce some new seat covers

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One of the things we play in booking airplane tickets is booking that perfect seat. Well, Open Access rail operator Lumo is adding seat selection functionality to its services. Lumo is offering customers the chance to select the best seat in the house thanks to the introduction of its new online seat selection tool, alongside a brighter new look for onboard seating from … [Read more...]

Hunnu Air takes delivery of Mongolia’s First Embraer E195-E2

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Time to turn our eyes to Mongola, where the first Embraer E195-E2 has landed, with it planned to operate for Hunnu Air. This marks the first of two Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, which have been delivered by Azorra to Hunnu Air, marking a new partnership for the lessor and the first E2 to operate in Mongolia. The E195-E2 delivered from Azorra’s firm orderbook with … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand’s first retrofitted Boeing 787-9 rolls out

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The first refitted Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 has rolled out of the hangar in Singapore and has returned to the airline's base at Auckland. Refitted Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 - Image, Air New Zealand.  For the airline, this is the culmination of  18 months of research. 2,500 hours of customer testing and 184 days in Singapore. During its time in Singapore, the … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways deepen their Joint Venture

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Singapore Airlines will begin operating revenue-sharing flights between Singapore and Japan from September 2025, with the joint fare products for these services going on sale in May 2025, further deepening their commercial partnership. This will enable ANA and SIA to offer customers something beyond the existing codeshare and alliance … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines prepares to invest in its lounges at Changi Terminal 2

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Singapore Airlines is preparing to upgrade and transform its SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold lounges at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 over the next two years, investing S$45 million to elevate the on-ground customer experience at its main hub. Renovations will begin on 15 April 2025, progressing in phases, with completion expected around mid-2027. The revamped … [Read more...]

Lyft to purchase FREENOW and increase its coverage in Europe

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For those wondering if Lyft would enter the European market, well, it finally has, as they are going to purchase ride-hailing platform FREENOW. Lyft has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire FREENOW, a leading European multi-mobility app with a taxi offering at its core, from BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz Mobility for approximately €175 million or $197 million in … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines to reintroduce European business class

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It seems that Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is following through with it promise to re-introduce European Business Class on its flights, with it being re-introduced on 1st October 2025.    With the re-launch of the European Business product, it will aim to attract even more regional and international premium travellers, reinforcing SAS’s position in the premium … [Read more...]

American Airlines to launch a free in-flight Wi-Fi Product

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It seems that American Airlines is following its competitors, and will offer a free in-flight Wi-Fi offering, sponsored by AT&T. Beginning in January 2026, American will offer complimentary Wi-Fi on all aircraft equipped with Viasat and Intelsat high-speed satellite connectivity, accounting for roughly 90% of its fleet. To prepare for the launch, American … [Read more...]