Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

LATAM to exit oneworld on the 1st May

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It seems that LATAM is going through with its plans to exit oneworld, with the airline from 1st May 2020 Star Wars livered LATAM Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If you're a oneworld frequent flyer, your benefits for LATAM will be offered on oneworld flights up to and including 30 April 2020 - with an exception for between … [Read more...]

A Modelling Day Out – Sometimes, The Best Adventures are Shared

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Sometimes, The Best Adventures are Shared A Modelling Day Out In this madcap day out Like I need an excuse to fly for a day out. (I blame my birthday) Off to Heathrow British Airways Galleries Club, Terminal 3 BA478 London Heathrow to Barcelona El Prat (Club Europe) Into Barcelona on the Aerobús Working with a Model on location in Barcelona … [Read more...]

Coronavirus: Virgin Atlantic suspends services to China

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Virgin Atlantic is joining other airlines who are suspending services to China due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline operates Flight VS250 to Shanghai will depart on Friday 31st January and the final inbound flight will be VS251 on Saturday 1st February. After this, the service … [Read more...]

SkyWest signs for Embraer E175 aircraft

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US Regional operator Skywest has signed a firm order with Embraer for additional aircraft. The airline has signed for 20 Embraer E175 aircraft which will be delivered in a 76 configuration. These aircraft will be operated by for American Airlines under the American Eagle brand on US Regional routes. Embraer states the order is valued at US$ 972 million (although we … [Read more...]