Economy Class & Beyond

STELIA Aerospace unveils its new RENDEZ-VOUS seat

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It was talked about in hushed tones at Aircraft Interiors Expo, but it seems that STELIA Aerospace is ready to unveil its new seat - called RENDEZ-VOUS. The new RENDEZ-VOUS seat is a staggered Business Class offering, to give passengers the utmost “at home” feeling. It was designed in collaboration with Design Investment. A seat of this size will target … [Read more...]

China Airlines unveils its new Pokemon Jet

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we do like Pokemon a fair bit*. So imagine our delight when China Airlines unveiled its new Pokemon Jet. The new jet is called the "Pikachu Jet CI".  It is the first Pokémon-liveried aircraft in Taiwan. The aircraft that was painted was an Airbus A321neo. It was a new challenge for China Airlines, requiring … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus confirms Cleveland route launch

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It seems that Aer Lingus is taking up the offer of launching a service to Cleveland. The Irish carrier will launch the route in summer 2023. It will commence on 19 May 2023, operating four times weekly, utilising an Airbus A321LR. The airline will be the only direct European service from Cleveland. The move is part of Aer Lingus's Summer 2023 … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points – Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki and slightly beyond

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Trains, Boats and Trams - Into Helsinki and slightly beyond Doing it for the Tier Points And once again, welcome to the Tier Point Enrichment Centre What can you do with about three hours and a bit of sleep? (Coach, Heathrow Airport and Lounge) Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki (Business Class/A350) Planes, Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways gains UK Air Operator Certificate

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Norse Atlantic Airways has obtained an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.  The move will allow the airline to begin direct flights from the United Kingdom. For Norse Atlantic, it is a key part of its business plan since the inception of the airline in March 2021. According to the airline, there … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus takes delivery of its first A320neo, takes it out for flight

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Aer Lingus has become the latest airline to formally take delivery of an Airbus A320neo - the first of this type for the airline. This is the first of two new Airbus A320neo aircraft that Aer Lingus has leased from CDB Aviation, with the second aircraft also joining the fleet this week. EI-NSA - named Saint Thomas - entered service today on the 28th of September … [Read more...]

British Airways and Qatar Airways expand their partnership

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British Airways and Qatar Airways have announced the next stage of their partnership to offer further connectivity to its passengers. All together now - Image, British Airways The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, giving passengers enhanced access between destinations in … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam

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In a move that has been widely expected for... well... years, Virgin Atlantic is to join one of the major airline alliances - SkyTeam. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Virgin Atlantic will join SkyTeam in early 2023. An official induction date has yet to be announced. Virgin Atlantic will become SkyTeam’s … [Read more...]

Delta prepares for a busy European Summer 2023

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Delta Air Lines is preparing for a busy Summer 2023, with the airline planning to increase capacity and add new routes to the network. Delta Airbus A330-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Capacity will increase across the transatlantic network by 8%, with additional flights including London-Heathrow, Paris, Geneva, Stuttgart and … [Read more...]

Doncaster-Sheffield Airport to close

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It seems that the review into the vitality of Doncaster Sheffield Airport has concluded. And sadly, it is not good news for the facility. Twilight times - Image, Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The Peel Group announces that the Strategic Review at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has ended. Regretfully, no tangible proposals have been received regarding the ownership of … [Read more...]