Economy Class & Beyond

ZipAir Tokyo turns to JAMCO and Recaro for seats for their Boeing 787

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ZipAir Toyko (the Japan Airlines Low-Cost Carrier) is edging forward toward its first operation, with the airline lining up for a May 2020 launch. To tempt passengers, it's revealed its interiors of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Let's take a look at the possible passenger experience. First up is the colour scheme and grey is the colour.  - with this variant called "Harmony … [Read more...]

United Airlines to add Dublin to San Francisco Service

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If you're going to San Francisco, there's going to be a second direct service between the city and Dublin Airport. Wearing flowers in one's hair is of course, optional. United Airlines will provide a new service daily service between the two cities from 5th June 2020. United Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departing Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

British Airways announces more North American connectivity – Portland, OR

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If you've ever wanted to live out your dreams on the Oregon Trail in real life, there will be a handy British Airways service to help out - with the airline launching a London Heathrow to Portland, Oregon service in Summer 2020. British Airways Boeing 787-8 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch a five-times a week service … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 478 London Heathrow to Barcelona El Prat

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It's time for another snapshot - this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard British Airways 478 between London Heathrow and Barcelona El Prat For those of you who are new to the blog, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines add Brussels to its network

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Singapore Airlines are to start a new European route - connecting the Lion City to the European Capital, Brussels. Singapore Airlines A350-900 at Changi Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The flight will be operated non-stop between Singapore and Brussels four times a week. Planned operation is as follows: SQ304 DEPART SIN 23:55 ARRIVE BRU 06:50+1 SQ303 … [Read more...]

British Airways and China Southern sign a Joint Business Agreement

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The world of alliances continues to be an open question, as British Airways signed a joint business agreement with China Southern Airlines. The launch of the new Joint Business Agreement at Beijing Daxing - Image, British Airways.  Tickets under the Joint Business Agreement go on sale today (17th December, for travel from 2 January 2020 According to the … [Read more...]

Boeing to suspend 737 MAX production

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Boeing has tried to keep a semblance of order whilst the 737 MAX grounding was in force. Part of that semblance was gone yesterday after the announcement that they were suspending production of the type. Remaining Grounded for now and facing a production suspension - Image, The Boeing Company.  Whilst the grounding of the 737 MAX was in process, Boeing continued to … [Read more...]

When British Airways and Heathrow Airport go the extra mile…

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During the weekend, I went to Barcelona with a friend. And for the best part of the day - it was grand for both of us. However, my friend also suffers from fibromyalgia, and as such needed support on our return leg from Barcelona, as pain was settling in for her as we arrived at the airport. We approached the check-in counter at Barcelona and explained the situation. … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – LEVEL Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El-Prat

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a LEVEL Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El-Prat as it commences loading for its late evening trip to Boston MA. LEVEL is the low-cost long-haul unit of International Airlines Group (IAG). Currently, the airline has seven Airbus A330-200 aircraft in its fleet - four operated by Iberia out … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th December)

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We're still barrelling towards the Christmas period - but the news and views don't stop. Let's look at what caught my eye in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond In this week's "Pictures from an iPhone", we're at the Basílica de la Sagrada Família (Basilica of the Holy Family)- The unfinished Basilica that started construction in March 1882. And still "a … [Read more...]