Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art Special – British Airways Boeing 747-400 through the blog

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It's Sunday, and its time to look back at some Airplane Art. This week, we're going to a little retrospective. As you know, British Airways retired its Boeing 747-400 fleet this week, as a response to the lack of demand of travel due to COVID-19. Let's go through my archive and look back at happier times when the Queen of the Skies dominated the air. Head on … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th October)

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It's that time of the week where I attempt to put the breaks on my sarasm and let the headlines speak for themselves. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond   What things exist when you go out and explore? Great Bar Hall, Birmingham Editors note: This is going out a little late this week, as I'm doing a photoshoot this morning to keep my brain going in these … [Read more...]

KLM releases its 101st house

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Whilst there may be other things in the world going on, KLM isn’t letting that get in the way of traditions, as it releases its 101st delft house that will be offered to World Business Class passengers. The new house was released on the 7th of October. It is a miniature replica of the 800-year-old building "Die Mariaen" (now known as "De Moriaan") in … [Read more...]

ZIPAIR Japan to use Panasonic Aviation connectivity

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Start-up carrier ZIPAIR (of Japan) has selected its in-flight connectivity provider - and it's Panasonic Avionics who will be powering their connectivity ZIPAIR Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, ZIPAIR The airline will fit the Panasonic connectivity solution to its pair of Boeing 787-8 aircraft, which come from its parent company of Japan Airlines. In the design of the … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to add San Francisco to its network

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Qatar Airways is adding another destination to its network and in the process - expanding its US network, as San Francisco will be served by the airline. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport, Image Economy Class and Beyond The addition of San Francisco will build onto Qatar Airways current service to the U.S. which including Boston, Chicago, … [Read more...]

Finnair adjusts schedules and plans for 2021

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With winter getting closer, Finnair is setting out its plans for the season, and beyond into 2021. Finnair Airbus A350-900 Marimekko - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has chosen to trim its flight schedule for the winter season in line with customer demand while planning to boost frequencies during spring 2021. It's put down to demand softening due to … [Read more...]

Airbus to offer the ACJ TwoTwenty Business Jet

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In these times, thinking of flying private has never been so good of an idea... if you could afford it.  Airbus is tempting corporate buyers with a variant of its A220 platform - dubbed the ACJ TwoTwenty Business Jet   The ACJ TwoTwenty is a variant of the Airbus A220-100 (nee Bombardier CSeries CS100).  The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty Corporate Jet … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport to charge £5 for car-drop off

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It's always a customer-friendly move to charge for something that was free in the past. Actually - it isn't.  Sadly it seems, Gatwick Airport is planning to charge £5 for the privilege to drop off passengers at its forecourts. Gatwick airport overhead view - image, Vinci The airport will introduce the charge next year - although no date has been set yet. The … [Read more...]

AirAsia Japan to cease operation

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For the second time of asking, it seems AirAsia is walking away from Japan, with the airline to shutter its AirAsia Japan operation. Air Asia Airbus A320 at Singapore Changi Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline ceased operation on the 5th October, with flights operating under the DJ flight code ceasing. International services to Japan, from Malaysia, … [Read more...]