Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 26th September

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We're starting to race out of September and into October as we head into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond I'm filing this week under "one hell of a week". I'm fine... if a little unhappier with things. Loyalty British Airways extends Tier statuses for more of its passengers - More BA customers are getting their elite statuses extended for another … [Read more...]

KLM to restore further US network routes

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With the upcoming easing of travel restrictions to the USA and the Dutch Governments adjusting its quarantine regulations for vaccinated travellers from the USA, KLM is reinstating and adding additional flights to Miami and Las Vegas. The easing of restrictions prompted KLM’s decision to resume service to Las Vegas and Miami from 7 December. Passengers to these … [Read more...]

Finnair and Turkish Airlines announce a codeshare agreement

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An interesting little titbit today, with oneworld alliance member Finnair and Star Alliance Member Turkish Airlines announcing a codeshare agreement today. Starting September 29, the Finnair AY code will be added to the Turkish Airlines route between Helsinki and Istanbul, as well as certain routes from Istanbul to Athens Sofia Thessaloniki … [Read more...]

easyJet to expand its seasonal bases in Spain and Portugal

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easyJet is planning for Summer 2022, with the announcement it is planning to open more seasonable bases. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will expand its network of seasonal bases by adding five more aircraft across bases Malaga, Palma de Mallorca and Faro from May 2022. The investment will create … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares network ramp-up to the USA

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Well, it's starting - with the announcement from the USA yesterday about its entry policies changing (and I've got an opinion and thought piece coming on that shortly), Emirates is preparing a major network ramp-up. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is increasing flight frequencies to several US … [Read more...]

Air France deploys the first Safran Cabins new overhead bins

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It's a minor fascination for us at Economy Class and Beyond, but we have a thing for overhead bins - mainly as we look towards both larger and more efficient use of them.Safran Cabin has been working in the background on its ECOS storage bin, which is now in-flight with Air France.  Refurbished Air France A320 with the Safran Cabin ECOS overhead bins - Image, Safran … [Read more...]

Air China selects Recaro’s new CL6720 Business Class flat-bed seat

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It seems Recaro Aircraft Seating is picking up more orders, with Air China picking up an order for the new CL6720 Business Class Seat.  Air China has ordered 10 shipsets of CL6720 business class seats for its new Airbus A350 fleet. The first delivery is planned for the second quarter of 2022. Air China will be the launch customer for the new CL6720, and it is … [Read more...]

Jetstar selects Recaro BL3710 seats for its Airbus A321neo

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Jetstar is the latest customer of Recaro Aircraft Seating taking on the BL3710 seat for its Airbus A321neo aircraft. Jetstar A321neo - Image, Airbus/Recaro  This follows on from the BL3530 seat, which is currently being used on Jetstar's Airbus A320 fleet. Recaro BL3710 in Jetstar Colours - Image, Recaro  Jetstar will operate their Airbus … [Read more...]

British Airways extends Tier statuses for more of its passengers

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In a sign that the summer season hasn't gone as well as expected British Airways is extending Frequent Flyer status for more of its customers.  British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond British Airways Executive Club Members who are currently tiered (Bronze/Silver/Gold)with a Tier Point collection end date between January – March … [Read more...]