Economy Class & Beyond

Heathrow Terminal 4 set to reopen on 14th June

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It's been some time coming, but London Heathrow Airport is set to reopen the Terminal 4 complex to airlines and the public. Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers on the 14th of June to provide additional capacity. The terminal was used during the pandemic to handle arrivals from "Red List" countries to allow separation from other passengers. The … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-200ER at Frankfurt Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some retro Airplane Art. We're going back to 2012 this week (as I'm in the process of rebuilding a few image libraries at the moment), so this week, we have an All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-200ER at Frankfurt Airport as it prepares for the return journey to Tokyo Haneda airport. ANA has been reducing its Boeing 777-200ER … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th June)

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It's Platinum Jubilee weekend in the United Kingdom - but the work goes on as we head to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Celebrating the Platinum Jubilee in the heart of Birmingham - Council House, City Centre.  New Aircraft News Norweigan Air Shuttle recommits to at least 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - And there were more MAX's. ITA gears … [Read more...]

KLM selects Collins Aerospace seats for its Premium Economy Seats

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Editors Note: We're going through our backlog today of stuff that has been "I meant to hit the publish button, but I was trying to think of something witty". Relevant, but older information is on the way.  It seems that KLM is finally dragging itself into the mid-21st century, with the airline announcing its Premium Comfort Class - or as the rest of the industry … [Read more...]

ITA gears up for a busy summer, with A350 flights, new uniforms and more

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ITA Airways is ramping up its changes as the Festa della Repubblica (the Italian Republic Day) as the carrier continues to evolve after six months of the first flight. Airbus A350 On the 2nd of June, ITA Airways will take its new Blue Airbus A350 for its first commercial flight between Roma Fiumicino - Buenos Aires. The new route will see flying for the first time the … [Read more...]

Condor shows off its proposed A330-900neo interiors

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The airline with the stripes - Condor - has unveiled the interiors for its upcoming Airbus A330-900neo - and it may just challenge some other German airlines that are still deciding how it's going to roll out their new seating. Let's dive in. Condor's Airbus A330-900neo will feature a three-class configuration onboard.: A total of 310 seats will be available, split … [Read more...]

Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Rail Travel – A mostly open rail network?

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It's coming up to the extra-long Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday. If you're planning to head to London or travel for celebrations - what major engineering works are there to look forward to? Don't expect to see many empty platforms at mainline stations this weekend. There is a lot less work going on this bank holiday weekend, with major works suspended with "normal" … [Read more...]

SWISS to offer pre-flight meal selection

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Swiss International Air Lines is following other airlines, by allowing its Business Class passengers to pre-select their in-flight dining. The service will be offered for Business Class guests on its long-haul services from Switzerland (Geneva and Zurich). SWISS Passengers can now pre-select their main inflight meal before they depart. The new option offers guests both … [Read more...]

Norweigan Air Shuttle recommits to at least 50 new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Norwegian Air Shuttle and Boeing have agreed to a recommitment to purchase 50 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The order covers 50 firm orders and 30 options, which will mark a change for the airline. Previously, the airline majority leased their aircraft - this time, they're buying them. The purchase of these aircraft will yield a net increase based on the airline's … [Read more...]

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