Economy Class & Beyond

KLM and Transavia to abandon Boeing and order Airbus narrow-body aircraft

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Air France-KLM Group have announced a major order - signifying another move from Boeing to Airbus. This time, they're ordering 100 Airbus narrowbody aircraft for KLM and Transavia. The great switch from Boeing to Airbus - Image, Air France-KLM/Airbus.  The group has paced a firm order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft - with purchase rights for … [Read more...]

Qantas to switch to Airbus Narrow-body aircraft

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In a major announcement, Qantas is planning a major switch from Boeing to Airbus, with the airline selecting the Airbus A320neo and Airbus A220 families as the preferred aircraft for the long-term renewal of its domestic narrow-body fleet. The airline has made a firm commitment for 40 aircraft – 20 A321XLR (extra long-range) and 20 A220-300 aircraft. Qantas … [Read more...]

UK Government to abandon Red List. Again

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The Red List that was introduced with much fanfare a few weeks ago by the UK Government... has been thrown out to the four winds again.  No more Red List to come into the United Kingdom from 4 am today - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. All 11 remaining countries from the UK’s red list from 4 am tomorrow (15 December 2021), following a review of the latest risk … [Read more...]

More Transatlantic options for Summer 2022 from AA, AY, BA, EI, and IB

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It seems that the "Atlantic Joint Business" Joint Venture (made up of Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and LEVEL are preparing some major movements for Summer 2022. The powers of the six Atlantic Joint Business combined - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The Atlantic Joint Business is a joint venture that started in 2010, between … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Vueling Airbus A320 departing Manchester Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Vueling Airbus A320ceo taking off from Manchester Airport as it heads off to its next short-haul destination. Vueling (the low-cost arm of International Airlines Group) operates Airbus narrow-body aircraft exclusively. The airline operates a fleet of 73 Airbus A320ceo aircraft. as … [Read more...]

Travel Technology – The Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6 – Entry-level fitness tracker… or e-Waste?

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Time for some more travel Technology - this time looking at the Xiaomi Mi Smart Band 6. But at this price, is it going to give a reasonable experience or is it headed for the e-Waste pile? And what do you give up for such a low price point? Price I got mine via Amazon UK for £32.99 + £2.99 delivery to an Amazon locker. Check around - the pricing is all over the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11/12 December)

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It's that time of the week again - it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond at its new timeslot. And no, I'm not used to it moving too. It was my birthday this week at Economy Class and Beyond. So, the joy of life as I do another orbit around the sun. Also, a lot of odd things this week. So par for the course. Stuttgart Trip Report Yes, we've reached the end of … [Read more...]