Economy Class & Beyond

Allegiant Air to order Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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It seems Boeing is off to a swinging start to 2022, with them gaining a signed order from Allegiant Air.  Allegiant Boeing 737-MAX's - Image, The Boeing Company The order is comprised of 50 737 MAX jets, with options for 50 additional. Terms and pricing were not disclosed.  It marks Boeing's first U.S. ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) deal (with other carriers choosing Airbus … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways gains its Norwegian Air Operating Certificate

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Norse Atlantic Airways has taken a major step to fly - with the airline being issued its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority.  Norse Atlantic Airways first Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways This move, according to the airline - puts the airline on track for the commencement of transatlantic flights in spring … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 777-300ER on tow at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have British Airways Boeing 777-300ER at its home base of London Heathrow being towed away from the Central Terminal area and Terminal 5 over to the maintenance pads. British Airways operates a fleet of 16 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st/2nd January)

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It's that time of the week again - even as we go into the new year, it's time for a double-edition of Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Yes. I've rather enjoyed having most of this week off. I built Lego Flowers with a friend for some of it. And yes, it's an 18+ model with 756 fiddly bits. I swear I had better coordination when I was younger...  Review … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2021: My Year in Travel (or still not a lot of it)

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Welcome to the last part of Review 2021 at Economy Class and Beyond – This time focused on my travels. Or lack of them thereafter. A year mostly on pause For me the story of the year seems to be waiting, waiting and further waiting, for nations to open and other things to settle down. Whilst the "settling down" part took a major hit in November and December, things … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2021: Well had more ups and downs than some rollercoasters

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Well, we're coming to the end of 2021. How has travel been for you? A slimmer industry With the bloodbath of 2020 behind us, airlines have emerged slimmer than they were before. This has caused route maps to be redrawn, jobs to be lost - and at a time when more passengers are travelling - some are hiring and some a realising they've cut back too hard when staff go off … [Read more...]

Wizz Air to boost connectivity out of Gatwick Airport from March onwards

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Ultra Low Cost carrier Wizz Air continues its expansion plans, with the airline adding capacity out of London Gatwick Airport. Wizz Air Airbus A321 Birmingham Airport, Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch a new base out of Gatwick, operating to 15 destinations from the airport, with a mixture of year-round and seasonal routes. Here's a convenient list … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – SWISS Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Zurich Airport

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It's Boxing Day and it is also Sunday, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we're hanging around in Zurich with a SWISS International Air Lines Boeing 777-300ER taking off from its home base of Zurich Airport, as it heads off to a long-distance destination many miles away. Swiss operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its long haul … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond

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It's the 25th of December - and it's Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond. Unlike last year where I was in Chateaux Economy Class and Beyond, this year I'm at my parents after a rather.. awful two years. For those who travel, there comes a point where we want to pause our travels and spend time with our loved ones. And Christmas is one of those times to … [Read more...]

ITA Airways unveild its first painted Airbus A320

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ITA Airways (the Phoenix that has arisen from the ashes of Alitalia has unveiled its new paintwork on a live aircraft. And it's blue. Very Blue. ITA Airways first A320 painted in its house livery - Image, ITA Airways via Twitter It's the second aircraft to leave the Alitalia paint scheme as ITA Airways finds its own footing in the world. The first was the "Born in … [Read more...]