Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A380 final approach to Chicago O’Hare International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A380 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it completes the transatlantic journey from London Heathrow Airport. British Airways operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft, with all twelve of the fleet now reactivated for long-haul … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th October)

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Good evening from the Windy (and rather starting to chill) City. I am down-route on a trip, but it is also time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Insert requisite Chicago Photo here. Kevin on the Road It’s 2:45 in the morning. We all know that means - In which I learn I should have caught the 1 am coach instead of the 2:45 one. Passenger … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines and Starbucks announce a loyalty tie-up

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Obviously, I was not hallucinating when I heard this yesterday morning in a jetlagged state. Delta Air Lines and Starbucks have announced a tie-up, where members can link accounts to earn one mile per $1 spent at Starbucks and double Stars on days travelling on Delta. Now departing to a participating branch of Starbucks.  Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic launches their new Autumn/Winter 2022 menu

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Passenger Experience is core to flying - and soft products (such as food and beverage) are a key part of that experience. Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new menu for the winter season - focused on seasonal comfort and destination-inspired dishes. Upper Class Upper-Class customers will be welcomed onboard with a refreshing glass of Hambledon English sparkling wine … [Read more...]

Lufthansa unveils its next generation of seating

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It seems that Lufthansa is getting ready to show off its new generation of seating. And there is a family name - “Allegris”. Let us dive in. The “Allegris” brand will be prevalent across all travel classes (i.e. Economy, Premium Economy, Business and First Class). Lufthansa First Class Starting with First Class, the seat is becoming a suite that … [Read more...]

AerCap to sign for further up to 30 Airbus A321P2F

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Whilst the demand for air freight has changed, the demand is still there - with AerCap seeking more aircraft. Therefore it has signed with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) for up to 30 Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (A321P2F) conversions. AerCap A321P2F - Image, AerCap via Twitter. The order is split, with a firm order for 15 Airbus A321-200 Passenger to Freighter … [Read more...]

HOTEL CHECK: Holiday Inn Express, Droitwich (near Worcester)

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Time for another hotel check – this time focusing on a Holiday Inn Express. This one is located on the outskirts of Droitwich. Price Paid Weekend rates put this Holiday Inn Express at £100 or so a night, averaging around £81. We have a tradition of only seeing hotels at night in this blog. This is a fact of life. Let's move on from it. Where … [Read more...]

Delta to offer further Air+Rail connections

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As airlines continue to work out that they are a part of the multi-modal travel method that people use to get from A to B, Delta Air Lines has expanded travel options to Europe using its Air+Rail programme. The expanded programme will provide train connections to 20 more destinations, including 12 new cities for Delta customers in The Netherlands, Italy, Switzerland and the … [Read more...]

United Airlines to add new capacity and routes for Summer 2023

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With Sumner 2022 now leaving behind us, airlines' attentions turn to Summer 2023 - with United Airlines making their opening gambits for travellers. Some of the routes have been announced before, however, nothing like a good re-announcement never hurts, with the airline promising connections to 37 transatlantic destinations for the summer season. The move is based on … [Read more...]

Frontier Airlines unveils of its first Airbus A321neo

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The Airbus A321neo fleet continues to stretch its legs worldwide, with Frontier unveiling the airline's first aircraft at its Tampa home. The aircraft is the first of 158 A321neos to be delivered to the carrier by Airbus between now and 2029. Frontier currently has 226 aircraft on order which will nearly triple its fleet size by the end of the decade. The airline has … [Read more...]