Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa introduces new Short-Haul Business Class Catering

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Whilst we've been enamoured with the adventures of FlySoPlane and his home Airline Kitchen series, Lufthansa is preparing its new business class catering concept. Let us see what is on offer. Short haul meal-time changes - Image, Lufthansa The new concept is called  "Tasting HEIMAT". Or what Lufthansa calls the taste of home. It is being rolled out … [Read more...]

Latest UK Green/Amber/Red Travel Lists changes go into effect

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It's that time again - 4 am in the morning has passed, so the latest changes to the UK Government's Red, Amber and Green Lists have gone into effect. To remind you, here are the latest changes to the lists: Countries moved to the Green List: Canada – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/canada Denmark … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER departing Frankfurt Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER in the classic "Ice Blue livery" departing Frankfurt Airport as it heads back to its Canadian homeland. Air Canada operates a fleet of 19 Boeing 777-300ER in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th August)

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It's that time of the week again to wrap everything up into a tidy bundle and call it time. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The highlight of my week - Starbucks at Newport Pagnell services, The M1. Travel Restrictions UK Green/Amber/Red Lists updated: Seven Countries go Green, Two go Red - More changes ahead. Check before you book and … [Read more...]

The First Air France Airbus A220 takes to the air

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Airbus is making progress on Air France's first Airbus A220, with it completing its maiden flight. The first flight was carried out on Thursday 26 August. The Airbus A220, sporting the Air France colours, made its first flight This test flight, known as a production flight, is the final part of the assembly phase and represents a major milestone before the Airbus … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines adds Dallas Fort Worth to its network

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Turkish Airlines continues its network growth, with the airline adding Dallas Fort Worth to its network. Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Image, Turkish Airlines. The Dallas Fort Worth route will increase Turkish Airlines coverage to 11 destinations in the United States of America. It will also be the second destination that Turkish Airlines will operate to in Texas. The … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares another network scale up and adds Newcastle

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Emirates continues its network scale-up, with the airline adding capacity across its network. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Like most airlines, Emirates is ramping its network back up after having to reduce them over the past 16 months. With the airline seeing signs that passenger demand and confidence is … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines expands its A321neo order, with 30 more added

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Delta Air Lines continues to expand its fleet, with the airline ordering an additional 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft to help meet the airline’s future fleet requirements.  Delta Air Lines Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The newly-ordered aircraft are in addition to the airline’s existing orders for 125 of the type, bringing the outstanding orders from … [Read more...]

Emerald Airlines signs for six ATR72-600 aircraft

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Emerald Airlines is making progress with its fleet - with the airline signing with Chorus Aviation Capital for six ATR72-600 turboprop aircraft. Aer Lingus Regional ATR72-600 (previously operated by Stobart Air) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The first aircraft will join the airline later this month, with the remaining aircraft expected for delivery over the … [Read more...]