Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 777F arriving at Frankfurt Airport

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Lufthansa Boeing 777F arriving after a long haul trip at its base of Frankfurt Airport, as it nears the runway of its home. Lufthansa Cargo (as the name suggests) is the cargo carrying arm of Lufthansa Group. The airline operates nine Boeing 777F aircraft (the freighter version of the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th December)

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It's that time of the week where I wonder where time is going as we barrel through to the end of the year, whilst I try to struggle on with day to day life. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What's in the Box? Check my unboxing article.. .and video! Passenger Experience Finnair to sell… Blueberry Juice - One of the most popular service … [Read more...]

So, what did I get in the Great British Airways Sell off? *HAUL VIDEO*

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Earlier this week I teased and shot an awful video about what I got in the Great British Airways sell-off. Here's a better video ;) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBqicI4FIo8 As you know, British Airways decided to sell off existing surplus stock via WhataBuy (and the ongoing chaos that's ensured), my package technically arrived last Saturday. In fact, DPD saw fit to … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport is set to charge to drop off passengers

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It seems that the inevitable is going to happen - with Heathrow Airport  exploring a charge for vehicle access to terminal departure forecourts Stand by to pay to drop off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  If they go ahead with the planned charge, expect it to appear from Q4 2021. Rather than hide behind any excuses, it seems the airport has come straight … [Read more...]

Ryanair goes shopping. Comes out with Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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Ryanair has always been one to take advantage of a downturn, with the airline lodging a new order with The Boeing Company for 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.  The signing ceremony - Image, Ryanair. The Irish low-cost carrier has 210 of the type on order from Boeing. Ryanair again selected the 737 8-200, a higher-capacity version of the 737-8, citing the airplane's additional … [Read more...]

Avolon Leasing signs up for Recaro BL3530 SPRINT seating

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Avolon Leasing (an aircraft lessor) and Recaro Aircraft Seating have agreed on a deal for 20 shipsets of the Recaro BL3530 SPRINT seat for use on aircraft in the transition market. Recaro BL3530 SPRINT Seats - Image, Recaro The order from Avolon for twenty shipsets (ie 20 aircraft) is split between 15 for use on Airbus A320 … [Read more...]

Two more British Airways Boeing 747-400 aircraft preserved

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For those who miss the Boeing 747-400 from the British Airways fleet, there is some good news as a total of four aircraft will be preserved, with British Airways announcing two more aircraft have found new homes. G-BNLY and G-BYGC will be preserved and have new homes to go to, rather than meet the fate of the crusher. So, which ones are being preserved? G-BNLY The … [Read more...]

easyJet trims baggage allowances

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Ah. The sweet smell of monetising cabin space. I haven’t smelt it since the pandemic started. But easyJet is to take advantage of the town, with changes to its cabin baggage policy The airline is moving down the line of “the seat customer books will determine what they can bring onboard”. It becomes live from flights from the 10th February 2021. The new policy means that … [Read more...]

easyJet/easyJet Holidays to offer discounted COVID-19 tests with a booking

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With "Test to Release" becoming a thing from the 15th December, easyJet and easyJet holidays have announced a partnership with two providers to offer COVID-19 testing. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond easyJet is to work with Confirm Testing and City Doc, allowing its customers to access testing when it is required for … [Read more...]

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