Economy Class & Beyond

Batik Air takes delivery of its first A320neo

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Batik Air becomes the latest airline to add the Airbus A320neo to its fleet, with the first one delivered on earlier this week. The first A320neo for Batik - Image, Airbus.  The aircraft was delivered to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and was welcomed as you can see. Batik Air is the "Full-Service" carrier within the Lion Group (owners of Lion Air). As … [Read more...]

Kuwait Airways chooses Panasonic IFE systems for its A330neo aircraft

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As Kuwait Airways works towards its new Airbus A330neo fleet – made up of eight A330-800neo frames, it has made a decision about on-board IFE equipment. Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-800neo - Image, Airbus  This is to be furnished by Panasonic Avionics, who will install their equipment on the new aircraft. Kuwait Airways is a Panasonic Avionics customer … [Read more...]

Eurostar sets the date for direct Amsterdam – London Services

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When Eurostar launched its direct service to Rotterdam and Amsterdam in 2018, there was one problem - whilst it could operate services to these destinations, it could not operate the return journey back to London due to immigration purposes. Eurostar trains at London St Pancras - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Well, it seems that the works to complete the new terminals … [Read more...]

British Airways updates amenities in World Traveller (Economy Class)

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It seems that British Airways are trying to improve the passenger experience in its World Traveller Cabin (or what the rest of us would call Economy Class). New Pillows, Blankets and Antimacassars in World Traveller - Image, British Airways. According to the airline, the new amenities will feature a white headrest cover, a new look bright blue cushion with a classic … [Read more...]

Ryanair sees 737 MAX delays into the Autumn

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It seems that the planned entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX with Ryanair is taking further steps back, with additional delays announced in the airlines latest earnings news. . Ryanair Boeing 737 MAX 8 200 – Image, The Boeing Company The airline noted in its results that the first Boeing 737 MAX-200 will not be delivered until  September or October 2020. In … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Finnair ATR72-500 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art This week, we have a Finnair ATR72-500 resting at its base of Helsinki Vantaa Airport as it is prepared for its next regional trip. The ATR72-500 aircraft are operated by Nordic Regional Airlines (NoRRA) on behalf of Finnair -  a company 60% operated by Danish Air Transport and 40% by Finnair. The … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (2nd February)

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Another week has passed us and the world has been a busy place. Let's look back Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week in photos from Birmingham, I present "I was stuck outside the office thanks to a fire alarm at 5 pm in the evening", is the business district of Birmingham- Colmore Row, in a wonderful purple and pink sunset. Coronavirus Airlines have been … [Read more...]