Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

British Airways introduces Roast Dinners at 35,000ft

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British Airways is updating its catering offer, with what it calls ‘Best of British Menus’, with the September edition featuring a traditional British Roast dinner to be served at 35,000ft and above. Roast Dinner in First - Image, British Airways  . Roats in Club World - Image, British Airways  Which cabins will serve it? The airline’s … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus “Green Spirit” Airbus A320 arriving at Manchester Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A320 in its "Green Spirit" livery, celebrating Irish Rugby touching down at Manchester Airport as it completes the short hop from Dublin Airport. Aer Lingus operate a fleet of 31 Airbus A320 aircraft in its short to medium-haul fleet. The airline also maintains an … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st August)

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It is that time of the week again, where I generate content based on stuff I have written. It is almost a vicious circle. So, it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Got to make sure your shoe fits "Carmen Miranda' by Joanna Vasconcelos - Selfridges, Birmingham. New Aircraft news Alaska Airlines takes options for an additional 12 Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...]

British Airways boosts “Pay with Avios” this weekend

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If you have a battle pile of Avios, and wanting to get away with them, this weekend British Airways is offering boosts when part-paying with them. With Avios part payment, you can reduce the cost of a British Airways flight. Even better, for this weekend only your Avios could be worth up to four times more than usual, meaning that somewhere far away just got a lot … [Read more...]