Economy Class & Beyond

Air New Zealand introduce an Economy Scretch product

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Air New Zealand is giving further comfort choices in the economy cabin, with the announcement of an "Economy Stretch" product. Air New Zeland Boeing 777 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Economy Scetch is an addition to the economy products offered by the airline (including the normal economy seat and the SkyCouch). As the name infers - this is an extra-space economy … [Read more...]

ITA Airways introduces its first A320neo to its fleet

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ITA Airways continues to innovate and path its way, with its first Airbus A320neo entering commercial service. The first A320neo entered service on the 20th of February, operating a flight between Rome Fiumicino and Palermo, as it introduces the type to its operation. It also marks the first time ITA Airways blue livery is on an A320neo. The Airbus A320neo is … [Read more...]

Emirates continues to scale up its Cairo flights

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Emirates is continuing to scale up its operations to Cario, with the airline planning to operate 28 weekly flights, along with an increase in A380-operated services.   Emirates Airbus A380 taking off, Image - Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will boost its operations to and from Cairo from 25 to 28 weekly flights from 29 October 2023. The additional flights provide … [Read more...]

Scoot goes… Embraer!

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It seems Singapore Airlines' low-cost subsidiary - Scoot, is going in a new direction with its fleet, with it signing a Letter of Intent for nine Embraer E190-E2 aircraft. Scoot Embraer E190-E2 - Rendering, Scoot. Scoot signed the Letter of Intent with aircraft lessor, Azorra, to add nine new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft to support its network growth strategy. The move will … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A330-300 pushing back at 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 Iberia Airbus A330-300 pushing back as it prepares to depart Heathrow Terminal 3 as it prepares for the short hop back to Madrid Airport. Iberia operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200 and Airbus A350-900 in its long-haul fleet. The … [Read more...]

KLM extends its Air-Rail partnership with Thalys

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KLM is adding further rail capacity, with the airline purchasing additional seats from Thalys, between Amsterdam and Brussels.  KLM and Thayls together- Image, KLM. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March … [Read more...]

Last Week At Economy Class and Beyond (18th February)

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We're past the period of enforced love, as days continue to get brighter. However, life continues at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's been one of those weeks - Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich. Although I'm of the opinion Sandwell still doesn't exist. It's just a state of mind.  Routes and Networks Virgin Atlantic to suspend its … [Read more...]

Etihad to launch a summer service to Lisbon

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Etihad is expanding its summer options for passengers with a service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon. The new Abu Dhabi and Lisbon will start on 2 July 2023, in time for the summer holidays. Three flights a week will be offered to Lisbon, operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Planned timetable as per Etihad's site: EY063 DEPAR AUH 02:55 ARRIVE LIS 08:10 EY064 … [Read more...]