Economy Class & Beyond

Air New Zealand prepares to head to New York

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Air New Zealand is finally going to kick off its New York service, with services due to commence from Auckland from the 17th of September. Taxi for one...aircraft - Image, Air New Zealand via Twitter. The airline will operate its flagship Auckland-New York route three times a week, year-round with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The new service further deepens the … [Read more...]

Air Canada joins the A321XLR club

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Air Canada seems to be spotting a missing hole in its fleet for transcontinental and long-distance overwater destinations with the Canadian flag carrier is turning to the Airbus A321XLR. The airline plans to acquire the following: 15 to be leased from Air Lease Corporation 5 to be leased from AerCap 6 to be acquired a purchase agreement with Airbus These … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A380 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 large aircraft in view, with a British Airways Airbus A380 at its home base of London Heathrow. British Airways owns a fleet of 12 Airbus A380 aircraft, with six aircraft currently reactivated and flying for the airline. They support the Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th/20th March)

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It's that time of the week when I look back on things, made bullet points and ponder if I have had enough coffee. Yes, It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It is green - The Chicago River last Monday. It's been a busy time since I've got back from my trip... with plenty of content on the way. And boy, it was nice travelling again.  Passenger Experience … [Read more...]

British Airways to offer Aviation American Gin aboard

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It seems British Airways is tapping into Ryan Reynolds star-power, with the airline to offer Aviation American Gin aboard its flights. Passengers flying across the Atlantic and all other long-haul routes will be offered it from the in-flight menu. Meanwhile, those who want to try it on short-haul can purchase it as part of the on-board Speedbird café programme for … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways ties up with Diptyque for new amenity kits

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Qatar Airways is changing its amenity kit, with them working with Diptyque for the new amenity kits. These will be initially available for First and Business Class passengers on routes across the Americas, Australia and New Zealand, in addition to A380 flights to London and Paris. The new amenity range consists of Diptyque branded bags as well as gift boxes … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways secures Gatwick slots, but delays launch

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There's good and bad news out of Norse Atlantic Airways today, which is worthy of more than a glance. Let us dive in. The good news is that the airline has secured slots at London Gatwick Airport - a previous hub for the airlines' forerunner Norweigan Long Haul. However, it seems events in Ukraine has pushed back the launch of the airline, as fuel … [Read more...]

Stella Aerospace to deliver its Equinox seat for China Airlines

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STELIA Aerospace is expanding the use of its Equinox Business Class seat, with China Airlines to take delivery of seats for the Airbus A321neo.  Equinox for China Airlines - Image, China Airlines The first aircraft fitted with this seat will enter service soon. This version of the Equinox has been customised by STELIA Aerospace and China Airlines to fit the … [Read more...]