Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa Cabin Crew strike is on…

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It seems that things are still unsettled between Lufthansa and the UFO Union - who are calling out their membership to go strike. Good luck seeing these over the strike dates - Lufthansa Airbus A320 departing Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The strike will run between 7 and 8 November over pay and conditions. The airline is currently working out … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Candlewood Suites, Schiller Park for Chicago O’Hare

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It's time for another snapshot - this time focusing on the hotel experience at the Candlewood Suites in Schiller Park, near Chicago O'Hare. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific formalises order for A330neo people movers

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Cebu Pacific has finalised their order with Airbus for new A330neo aircraft. Cebu Pacific Airbus A330-900neo - Rendering, Airbus The airline will order 16 of the A330-900neo, is part of Memorandum of Understanding that Cebu and Airbus signed earlier this year, covering the wide-body part of an order. Those however looking for comfort should look away, as Cebu Pacific … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 99 London Heathrow to Chicago

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It's time for another snapshot - this time focusing on the passenger experience on American Airlines 99 between London Heathrow and Chicago. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized … [Read more...]

IAG announces plans to acquire Air Europa

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Breaking this morning, International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced it will be spending €1 billion on acquiring Air Europa. Air Europa Airbus A330 at Amsterdam Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Under the transaction, Air Europa will fall under Iberia - with IAG making some ambitious plans. In particular, the aim of the purchase is to … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines adds new international routes out of Narita

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Japan Airlines is boosting its network from its Tokyo Narita Hub, with the announcement of four new international routes for 2020. Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new routes include: Tokyo Narita - Vladivostok (Three flights a week - Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays in 28th February 2020, Daily from 29th March), … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd November)

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It's time to look back at the world, some posts and other things as we turn to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. American Gothic at the Chicago Art Institute. Painting by Grant Wood. (Oil on Beaver Board). On display at the Art Institute Apologies it's been a bit light this week - I guess the joy of long haul economy travel is still catching up with me at minute (and … [Read more...]

Towards Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020 and The Passenger Experience Week

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It might be November, but the industry again is preparing for the Passenger Experience week and Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020. The Passenger Experience Week is made up of major events that focus on the on-board experience including: The Passenger Experience Conference (PEC - 30th March) Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX - 31st March - 2nd April) The Crystal Cabin … [Read more...]

AirAsia to deploy an A330 between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur

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Air Asia is deploying its Airbus A330 aircraft between Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International. AirAisa X Flatbed seat - yours for the taking on a 1-hour leg between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur - Image, Air Asia. The deployment begins on the 10th November, with a twice-daily rotation between the two cities. Planned operations is as follows: D7672 DEPART KUL 08:00 … [Read more...]