Economy Class & Beyond

Finnair selects Panasonic Avionics for IFE upgrade

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We all like to be entertained at 35,000ft in the air - and Finnair has selected Panasonic Avionics to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s widebody long-haul fleet. Panasonic ex3 in Business Class The IFE upgrade is a part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet. In … [Read more...]

Air France confirms its order for four Airbus A350F aircraft

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Air France has been busy with Airbus, as it converts its initial Letter of Intent into a Firm Order for four Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. Air France Airbus A350F - Rendering Airbus/Air France.  The firm order will be for four A350F freighters, with purchase rights for an additional 4 aircraft. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways launches new menus for North American flights

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For those flying to North America with Qatar Airways, a new set of menus is rolling out across the North American network for both Business and Economy Class passengers. They'll be available across the Qatar Airways North American network from mid-April 2022. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i arriving at Frankfurt Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i preparing to land at its home base of Frankfurt Airport after a long trip. Lufthansa operates a fleet of 19 Boeing 747-8i aircraft in its long haul fleet, with 18 deployed in service and one aircraft currently parked. These support the Lufthansa long-haul … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9/10 April)

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We've hit the end of another week again - it therefore must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Boat House, Neston, Cheshire. Shot a few weeks ago before the current cold snap in the United Kingdom.  TRIP REPORT: Sweet Home Chicago I've been busy this week getting out the current trip report - with nearly a segment each day. Thank you for … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: The Hyatt Regency O’Hare – Sweet Home, Chicago

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Sweet Home Chicago Hyatt Regency O'Hare Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare International (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crown Plaza … [Read more...]

Planning to travel during Easter on the UK Railway? Are you *sure* that’s a good idea?

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As we come up to the Easter Weekend and Bank Holidays in the United Kingdom, no doubt a lot of people are planning their journeys to where they need to be, whilst trying to avoid the high price of petrol and diesel. Well, it seems the Rail Industry is proceeding with its usual "It's Easter - no one travels during this period" attitude, with multiple closures on trunk routes, … [Read more...]

Qantas and Jetstar expand with new services to Bengaluru and Seoul

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The Qantas Group is making up for lost time, with the airline adding new routes to its network to Bengaluru and Seoul from Sydney. Qantas Airbus A330-300 taking off - Image, Qantas Sydney to Bengaluru  Qantas will operate four weekly return flights from Sydney to Bengaluru from 14th September, using an Airbus A330 aircraft. The move represents the first non-stop … [Read more...]