Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

British Airways to offer Aviation American Gin aboard

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It seems British Airways is tapping into Ryan Reynolds star-power, with the airline to offer Aviation American Gin aboard its flights. Passengers flying across the Atlantic and all other long-haul routes will be offered it from the in-flight menu. Meanwhile, those who want to try it on short-haul can purchase it as part of the on-board Speedbird café programme for … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways ties up with Diptyque for new amenity kits

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Qatar Airways is changing its amenity kit, with them working with Diptyque for the new amenity kits. These will be initially available for First and Business Class passengers on routes across the Americas, Australia and New Zealand, in addition to A380 flights to London and Paris. The new amenity range consists of Diptyque branded bags as well as gift boxes … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways secures Gatwick slots, but delays launch

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There's good and bad news out of Norse Atlantic Airways today, which is worthy of more than a glance. Let us dive in. The good news is that the airline has secured slots at London Gatwick Airport - a previous hub for the airlines' forerunner Norweigan Long Haul. However, it seems events in Ukraine has pushed back the launch of the airline, as fuel … [Read more...]

Stella Aerospace to deliver its Equinox seat for China Airlines

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STELIA Aerospace is expanding the use of its Equinox Business Class seat, with China Airlines to take delivery of seats for the Airbus A321neo.  Equinox for China Airlines - Image, China Airlines The first aircraft fitted with this seat will enter service soon. This version of the Equinox has been customised by STELIA Aerospace and China Airlines to fit the … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to return to Gatwick Airport in June

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Qatar Airways is adding another London destination back its network - with Gatwick Airport set to return. Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner taxiing at Hamad International Airport Gatwick will return to the Qatar Airways network from 5 June 2022l, with a daily service from Gatwick to Doha using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 will feature 22 … [Read more...]

Emirates tries again with Tel Aviv

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It seems the Golden Boy of aviation - Emirates - is finally going to try to launch its Tel Aviv service. Airplane Art - Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Oslo Gardermoen Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route will start on the 23rd of June 2022. Planned operation is as follows: EK931 DEPART DXB 15:50 ARRIVE TLV 18:00 EK 932 DEPART TLV 19:55 ARRIVE DXB … [Read more...]

Gatwick Express to resume operations from 3rd April

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It seems that traffic is picking up enough that Gatwick Express - the operator of the direct train between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport is set to return from the 3rd of April.   Gatwick Express service passing Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Services were first suspended on 30 March 2020 as the pandemic took hold and passenger numbers at the … [Read more...]