Economy Class & Beyond

Hawaiian Airlines taps Starlink for in-flight connectivity

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There's been talk of Starlink (the satellite-based communication network from SpaceX) being used by commercial aircraft on and off. Well, it seems  Hawaiian Airlines will be one of the launch carriers to utilise the technology. Starlink - now coming to the air with Hawaiian Airlines - Image, Hawaiian Airlines.  The service will be provided free at the … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways confirms its first set of routes out of Oslo

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Norse Atlantic Airways is proceeding with its planned network launch, after a few delays. The airline will serve four destinations from Oslo in the first instance, with lead-in fares starting from  NOK 995/US$129. These are: Flights from Oslo to New York will commence on June 14th ramping up to daily flights from 4th July, with one-way fares starting from … [Read more...]

It’s coming up to the early May Bank Holiday… and once again, there are major closures on the rail network

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We’re barrelling towards the Early Spring Bank Holiday - or another chance for a long weekend by jumping on a train and heading off somewhere. As usual, is that a good idea?  Good luck getting a train out of Euston Station for a start - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Whilst the majority of the network, there are major pinch points that will be shut - including … [Read more...]

United Airlines prepares to kick of a busy transatlantic summer

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With the Summer timetable ramping up, airlines are seeking to make hay whilst the summer sun shines. United Airlines is one of those as they prepare their largest transatlantic summer timetable United Airlines Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  In total, United will launch or resume 30 Transatlantic flights from mid-April … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast unveils its Pendolino train refurbishment

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Avanti West Coast - the operator of intercity services on the West Coast Main Line - has unveiled the first of the long-anticipated refurbishment of its Pendolino (Class 390) fleet. First class seats  The refurbishment of the Pendolino fleet is part of a £117 million upgrade programme that should add further capacity to the trains, as well as an updated … [Read more...]

Etihad to operate its Airbus A350-1000 – with Recaro seating

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Ethiad has taken their Airbus A350-1000 to the air at last - but who's seats feature in the back of the aircraft, where comfort matters? It's Recaro Aircraft Seating. For the long haul missions, Etihad has selected Recaro's CL3710 Long-range economy class seats. The CL3710 seat features a 13.3” high-definition screen with integrated USB charging ports and a … [Read more...]

Iberia to extend all members frequent flyer status again

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Spanish carrier Iberia is looking favourably upon its frequent flyer membership, with the airline planning to extend status for its premium passengers. For all members. they will maintain their status for another year.  Iberia Airbus A320neo taxing at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The status extension will run until March 2023. In a release, the airline … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 being towed at its home base of London Heathrow Airport, as it is taken from Terminal 3 to its maintenance base. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its long haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A350-1000 and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd April)

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It's St George's Day. But it's also Saturday, so it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It wouldn't be St Georges's day without a massive cross of the St George flag (and drunk football fans to the side of me when I shot this photo). Town Hall and Council House, Birmingham. Sweet Home Chicago Time for the last posts from this trip report - I hope you've … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: To the Journey – Sweet Home, Chicago

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Sweet Home, Chicago To the Journey Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare International (Main Cabin Extra) Into the USA, Crown Plaza O’Hare … [Read more...]