Economy Class & Beyond

Dubai Air Show Day 1 Digest – The first orders trickle in

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Day 1 of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone, and two sets of orders were announced - so it's time to digest who has been spending money and signing orders. As usual, at Economy Class and Beyond, we only cover commercial orders - if you want news from other markets, there are plenty of other sources. ATR Aircraft We’ll start with the turboprop … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th November)

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Fabric of Manchester - Statue by Clare Bigger, Manchester. The USA Reopens For a lot of people, one of the worlds biggest travel markets has re-opened. It's now down to airlines to build the traffic, whilst gaining premium-paying passengers. Because Economy Class passengers won't … [Read more...]

Remembrance Sunday

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It’s past 11:00 in the United Kingdom, where we pause on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November to pay our respects to those we have lost in conflict- even in these dark times.It is Remembrance Sunday.  Poppy display outside Birmingham New Street  The Blind Veterans UK statue outside Manchester Piccadilly Station - the veterans wearing poppies.Today, … [Read more...]

Alstom and Eversholt Rail to develop a Hydrogen powered train

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So far in the UK, the work on Hydrogen-powered trains has been focused on upcycling older trains into "new" trains. Well, Alstom is to work with Eversholt Rail to develop a new-build Hydrogen Multiple Unit. Enter the Hydrogen Adventra, Image, Alstom  Both Alstom and Eversholt Rail announced a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at delivering the UK’s first-ever … [Read more...]

British Airways Executive Club/Avios Member? Remember – Systems down for maintenance shortly…

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For those of you who are married to looking at your Avios and Tier point balances, here's a quick reminder - that the British Airways Executive Club/Avios Member area will be unavailable for access between 13th November and 17th November. During this time, you’ll be unable to log in to your Executive Club account or spend your Avios online or by contacting … [Read more...]

Scoot expands its long haul offering – with a London to Bangkok service!

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I'm filing this route under "I didn't see that coming", Scoot (the low-cost operation of Singapore Airlines), is planning to launch a route between London Gatwick and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, operating onwards to Singapore Changi. Scoot Boeing 787-8 at Singapore Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  It will be a first for a low-cost carrier (with the route … [Read more...]

Geven unveils Materia- A new premium seat

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Geven Seating is continuing work with to PriestmanGoode on their seating products - this time unveiling Materia, a new premium seat.  The launch of Materia follows the launch of Geven's Elemento economy seat last August. Both models are part of Geven’s line of next-generation products, which feature innovative designs that focus on passenger benefits, allow … [Read more...]

Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains and Transpennine Express work to to create intercity battery hybrid train

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Rail traction traditionally tends to be powered by electricity (be it overhead or via the rail) or via a combustion engine (diesel-powered normally).  Well, Hitachi Rail, Angel Trains and TransPeninne Express have agreed to trial retrofitting batteries on an intercity train - and on Class 802 "Nova 1" train.  Transpennine Express "Nova 1" Class 802 Train - Image, Hitachi … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT – Into Germany, Novum Hotel Rieker Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof

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The joy of German Immigration, Into Stuttgart and the Novum Hotel Rieker Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall In this trip report: An Invite to Germany Testing and Paperwork Off to Heathrow, Terminal 5, and the South Galleries Lounge BA920 London Heathrow to Stuttgart (Club Europe) The joy of German Immigration, Into Stuttgart and the … [Read more...]