Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th April)

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We're coming up to the Easter Mid-point and if I've done my driving successfully, I won't be in Birmingham. But things on this blog progress no matter what - therefore it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. If it's the Bank Holiday Weekend, I've got to at Newport Pagnell services  Trip Report: Sweet Home, Chicago I hope you're enjoying the mid-point of … [Read more...]

TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: The Dell 5420 – Cheapness over Mediocrity?

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Welcome back to Travel Technology, this time focusing on Dell’s Business Laptop - the Latitude 5420. We’ll dive straight into a comment from a friend that may have shaped this review. What was that comment? “Wow. That feels so cheap”. Compared to Dell 5410 and 5400, are they far from the truth, or has Dell cheaped out on their … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring Parts of Chicago with a Smartphone Camera

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Sweet Home Chicago Exploring Parts of Chicago with a Smartphone Camera Well, it’s been 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 … [Read more...]

REMINDER: Major changes to access London area airports this weekend

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As we barrel head-first into the long Easter Weekend, here is a reminder that if you're planning to access airports in the London area by rail there are major changes due to engineering work. It goes without saying if you're planning to head to Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted, you will need to allow extra time for your journey. Good luck this weekend - you're … [Read more...]

How to earn money when your airline isn’t flying: Lease the aircraft out

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Norse Atlantic Airways is still in start-up mode, with the airline delaying its commencement of services due to fuel prices and market instability. As such, the airline is to sublease four of its Boeing 787 aircraft to Air Europa. The short term sublease will comprise of two Boeing 787-8 and two Boeing 787-9 for 18 months. For the airline, the sublease will do one … [Read more...]

KLM unveils new menus in Business Class … and also new tableware!

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The KLM menu is rotating again - this time with a new menu by Jonnie Boer. Also, the tableware is being updated. At Economy Class and Beyond, we always like to peek at the menu. Let us see what's being offered. What to look forward to aboard KLM World Business Class - Image, KLM Jonnie Boer is a Dutch star Chef, with sommelier Thérèse Boer of … [Read more...]

Finnair selects Panasonic Avionics for IFE upgrade

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We all like to be entertained at 35,000ft in the air - and Finnair has selected Panasonic Avionics to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s widebody long-haul fleet. Panasonic ex3 in Business Class The IFE upgrade is a part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet. In … [Read more...]

Air France confirms its order for four Airbus A350F aircraft

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Air France has been busy with Airbus, as it converts its initial Letter of Intent into a Firm Order for four Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. Air France Airbus A350F - Rendering Airbus/Air France.  The firm order will be for four A350F freighters, with purchase rights for an additional 4 aircraft. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]