Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Out of office today

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Thank you for visiting Economy Class and Beyond today. Alas, we're out today, celebrating a late birthday. And we're in Barcelona for the day. Why Barcelona? Why the heck not? Normal service resumes tomorrow. Maybe. Quiet possibly. Or whenever I get back to my keyboard to do some typing. Stay safe out there!   Welcome to Economy Class and … [Read more...]

On the road again

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Well, it's that time. I'm on the road again. In the dead of a night. The one difference this time - is I'm not at pleasure of National Express. But one of my friends is driving. The question of course is - will I drive her nuts first? Although one thing i wil sat is this: motorway fuel stops are expensive... Still. On our way to a land of milk and … [Read more...]

Wizz Air proposes a new airline – Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

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Central European carrier Wizz Air is proposing a new venture - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air's first Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus.  The new venture is a combination of work with the airline, as well as The Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company PJSC ("ADDH"). This will be the first time. Wizz Air will establish an airline outside Europe. The new airline will be a … [Read more...]

Embraer E175-E2 completes its first flight

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A new aircraft took to the air yesterday in Brazil, with the Embraer E175-E2 making its maiden flight. It’s the third member of the E2 series family (The E190-E2 and E195-E2 are already certified for operation). The first E175-E2 conducted its first flight from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos. The first flight was a 2 hour and 18-minute sortie. According … [Read more...]