Economy Class & Beyond

Azul to gain seven A330neos fitted with Viasat connctivity

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As Azul prepares to take delivery of further Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, they will be line-fitted (at the factory) with Viasat connectivity. The seven Azul Airbus A330-900neo aircraft will be fitted with Viasat's Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year. Once installed and active, Azul passengers travelling … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways boosts frequencies London, Male, Miami and Tokyo

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It seems Qatar Airways is planning to boost its frequencies on some core routes, with the airline adding extra frequencies to its routes. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The following routes will gain additional frequencies from Hamad International Airport, Doha: London Heathrow, UK Male, The … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond(17th August)

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We've hit the end of another week, where I remember the joy of peak-time commuting and also the joys of trains. But the end of the week means only one thing on this blog - it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Making Tracks inside Chester Cathedral - with Pete Waterman and his Railnuts team with their Guinness World record for the largest portable model … [Read more...]

Lufthansa’s Allegris finds a new home – Shanghai

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It seems Lufthansa is extending its Allegris rollout, this time adding Shanghai to its roster. The first service to China with Lufthanas's new cabin took off on the 14th August, operating the Munich to Shanghai flight, The rollout has been slow so far, with North America being the initial focus of the Allegris rollout, with Vancouver, Toronto and Chicago seeing … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to deploy an A380 to Mumbai

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For those travelling between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, Etihad Airways is increasing capacity on the route, with the airline adding an Airbus A380 for a seasonal upgrade. The service update ties in with its 20th anniversary serving Mumbai. Between 1st September and 31 December 2024, the double-decker aircraft will operate three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, … [Read more...]

Emirates to send its refitted Boeing 777-300ERs to Zurich and Riyadh

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With the introduction of Emirates refitted Boeing 777-300ER to Geneva and Brussels, the next two destinations have been announced by the airline. The next destinations on the list are Zurich and Riyadh.  These will be deployed from 1st October 2024. These aircraft feature refitted cabins akin to the A380, with refurbished First Class, new Business and Premium Economy … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia signs for Embraer E2 jets

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Virgin Australia is expanding its fleet, with the airline signing for Embaer E190-E2. The airline signed a firm order for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan, and secure the growth of its Western Australian-based regional and charter business, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA). This subsidiary currently operates an Airbus … [Read more...]

airBaltic to add to its Airbus A220 fleet

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airBaltic is continuing to strengthen its Airbus A220 fleet, with the airline planning to add an extra 10 aircraft to its fleet.  The incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s marks the fourth reorder of the type and will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. The options originate from the initial announcement made during the Dubai Airshow 2023 … [Read more...]

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