Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet to drop face-covering requirement on some routes

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It seems that the arguments over wearing face coverings will slowly be quietening down, as easyJet joins other airlines on the removal of a face-coving mandate. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline from 27 March 2022, on flights where masks are no longer legally required at both ends of the … [Read more...]

KLM to serve 167 destinations across its network for Summer 2022

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As we prepare to dive head-first into the summer timetables, airlines are preparing to ramp up their operations after a torrid two years. KLM is no different, with the airline planning to serve 167 destinations this summer. The Dutch airline will serve 96 European and 71 intercontinental destinations between 27 March and 29 October. European Network With its European … [Read more...]

Delta takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo

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Delta Air Lines has formally taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo - the first of many for the airline.  The airline will be expecting to welcome 26 A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.  The 194-seat airplane will include 20 domestic First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand prepares to head to New York

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Air New Zealand is finally going to kick off its New York service, with services due to commence from Auckland from the 17th of September. Taxi for one...aircraft - Image, Air New Zealand via Twitter. The airline will operate its flagship Auckland-New York route three times a week, year-round with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The new service further deepens the … [Read more...]

Air Canada joins the A321XLR club

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Air Canada seems to be spotting a missing hole in its fleet for transcontinental and long-distance overwater destinations with the Canadian flag carrier is turning to the Airbus A321XLR. The airline plans to acquire the following: 15 to be leased from Air Lease Corporation 5 to be leased from AerCap 6 to be acquired a purchase agreement with Airbus These … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a large aircraft in view, with a British Airways Airbus A380 at its home base of London Heathrow. British Airways owns a fleet of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft, with six aircraft currently reactivated and flying for the airline. They support the Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th/20th March)

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It's that time of the week when I look back on things, made bullet points and ponder if I have had enough coffee. Yes, It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It is green - The Chicago River last Monday. It's been a busy time since I've got back from my trip... with plenty of content on the way. And boy, it was nice travelling again.  Passenger Experience … [Read more...]

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