With Lufthansa Group making cuts in its operations (with the halting of Lufthansa CityLine, the parking of its CRJ-900 fleet, as well as planned widebody groundings), the capacity cuts are coming out. In total, 20,000 short-haul flights will be removed from the schedule through October, equivalent to approximately 40,000 metric tons of jet fuel, the price of which has … [Read more...]
Vueling boosts Passenger satisfaction with help from Viasat
With Vueling still having connectivity on-wing using Viasat's European Aviation Network, there has been a big uptake with free Wi-Fi sessions and onboard entertainment. Vueling, in collaboration with Viasat, started offering the complimentary service to customers in October 2025, leveraging the European Aviation Network (EAN) and Viasat’s digital platform to provide … [Read more...]
Ethiopian Airlines taps Boeing for further 787-9 Dreamliners
Ethiopian Airlines is exercising its held options with Boeing, with the airline ordering an additional six 787-9 Dreamliners. The options are from the airlines' options made as part of their order in 2023. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Still for the Friends – Off to Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways
Still for the Friends Off to Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways Still for the friends But first. A trip to Liverpool, North West England. But why? To the… daytime Heathrow run? Lounging around the usual suspects AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare HOTEL: Crowne Plaza O’Hare HOTEL: Hyatt Regency O’Hare Exploring Modern Photography … [Read more...]
Air India unveils its retrofitted Boeing 787-8
Air India unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 Boeing 787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Centre in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s new livery at AeroPro in San … [Read more...]
Japan Airlines shows off the Recaro R2 Seat for its Boeing 737-8 aircraft
Japan Airlines has recently unveiled its new Economy Class seat for its upcoming Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with the airline choosing the Recaro R2. The new Japan Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-8 fleet will be equipped with R2 seats in economy class. Each seat features well-positioned USB Type A & C ports, enabling every passenger to stay connected and conveniently charge their … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 loading at London Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 being loaded at its home of London Heathrow Terminal 3 as it is prepared for its next long-haul flight. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th April)
It's the Saturday after the week before, and your author has their feet up after a week on the press beat. But Saturday has come, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Ferris Wheel at the Hamburg Dom (Frühlingsdom) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Aircraft Interior Expo We covered a lot during the show (and there's still a little more to come, … [Read more...]
AIX26: Air India taps Hughes for next generation In-Flight Connectivity
Hughes Network Systems announced that Air India has selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to deliver a consistent Wi-Fi experience using a common connectivity platform across its mixed widebody fleet. Hughes will leverage Airbus HBCplus for A350-1000 aircraft and the RAVE Aerospace solution for Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The current … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways extends its timetable through to September, with 150 destinations on the list
Qatar Airways is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility as they plan for the summer … [Read more...]