Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art (Classic) – British Airways Boeing 747-400 at New York JFK

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It's Sunday again and this time, I've dived into the archives for this week's Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 747-400 at its second home of New York JFK, as it is prepared for loading and the transatlantic flight  back to London Heathrow British Airways retired their Boeing 747-400 fleet during the height of the pandemic, letting go of their … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th October)

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The year continues to move forward, as we head towards the last weeks of October. But it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What were the skies like when you were young? The Orb, Little Fluffy Clouds (Shot from inside the Bullring, Birmingham). New Aircraft News Lufthansa will name its first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin” - Although will the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic prepares for its major November 8th Network Ramp-up

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With the 8th of November coming closer and closer, Virgin Atlantic is preparing a major network ramp up for US-bound travellers. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  What routes are returning? London Heathrow and Manchester to Orlando is first up, resuming on the 8th for those of you who want to be friends … [Read more...]

British Airways to codeshare with Kenya Airways

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British Airways has announced a codeshare with Keyna Airways over routes between London and Keyna, as well as connections at both ends. British Airways Boeing 777-200ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Customers flying to Nairobi with British Airways will be able to seamlessly connect to 20 destinations across East and Central Africa, including Douala, Zanzibar, Lusaka, … [Read more...]

Lumo commences operations on the East Coast Main Line

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Open Access Train operator Lumo commenced operations, with the first train departing Kings Cross to Edinburhg on a press trip. Lumo Class 803 Hitachi AT300 - Image, Hitachi Rail. Lumo will operate between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh, operating between the principal stations of Stevenage, Newcastle, and Morpeth, with an end-to-end journey taking 4 and a half … [Read more...]

Lufthansa will name it’s first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin”

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Lufthansa loves to name its aircraft after places and cities. Well, the airline will name its first upcoming Boeing 787-9  after the German capital - "Berlin". Ich heiße Berlin! - Lufthansa Boeing 787-9, Rendering  Lufthansa,  The naming ceremony is set to take place following the delivery of the aircraft next year. "Berlin" is the first of five … [Read more...]

easyJet to launch its own lounge service with No1 Lounges

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It seems easyJet is trying to attract more premium passengers to its network, with a new lounge to be opened at Gatwick Airport. Its first airport lounge will be launched in collaboration with No1 Lounges at the North Terminal at London Gatwick Airport. It will open on 21 October. The new lounge can be booked in advance through easyJet's exclusive partnership with … [Read more...]

Hello SE Trains… operator of Southeastern

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With South Eastern having to hand back their franchise, the Operator of Last Resort has stepped in with a new operator-  SE Trains. SE Trains CityBeam on a demonstration run - Image, Southeastern/SE Trains The previous franchise holder - SouthEastern - handed back control to SE Trains on the 17th of October, marking the transfer from private to public … [Read more...]

Panasonic Avionics to provide IFE and connectivity for Air Belgium

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Panasonic Avionics has scored another customer, with Air Belgium taking on their services for their new Airbus A330-900neo fleet. The agreement will see both of Air Belgium’s A330neo aircraft equipped with Panasonic Avionics connectivity and mobile services, enhancing the onboard passenger experience. The airline’s two new A330neos, the … [Read more...]