Economy Class & Beyond

Dubai Air Show 2019 – Day 3 Digest

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Day three of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone and once again - airlines and lessors are putting the orders in. Let's see who's been opening their wallets - or getting their pens to sign those letters of intent. Airbus It's been another busy day at the Airbus Chalet, with the orders rolling in from various quarters. First up is EasyJet who exercises an option for 12 … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic adds more connectivity for Summer 2020

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With Virgin Atlantic making their intent clear for network changes at Manchester, it's the turn of its London Heathrow hub to get summer 2020 changes in. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So, what's new? Firstly is Delhi, which will get a second daily service from 20, 29th March 2020 for the summer. This flight will … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show Order Digest – Day 1 and 2

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With the Dubai Air Show under way, there has been more than a little bit of activity on the commercial aviation from - with a fair few frames sold today. Let's have a look and see who's been buying what from whom. Airbus Emirates have signed a purchase agreement for 50 A350-900s. The order finalises the one announced earlier this year, sealing the A380s fate, whilst … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Taking the Longer Way Home with American Airlines and Finnair

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Taking the Longer Way Home with American Airlines and Finnair Another Chicago Adventure In this trip So. Keeping it original for autumn, aren’t we? Off to Heathrow in the Dead of the Night Terminal 3 Lounges… And more delays American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin) In the USA, Candlewood Suites O’Hare TRAVEL PLUS: Fooding … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air Canada Airbus A330-300 arriving at Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week we have an Air Canada Airbus A330-300 coming into Dublin Airport as it completes its transatlantic journey from Canadian shores, in its classic "Ice Blue" livery. Air Canada operate a fleet of 13 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its long haul fleet. These support the  Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Clsss and Beyond (16th November)

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It's time to look back on a rather busy week in aviation - with Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond This week in photos from Birmingham comes this curious tower. Known as Perott's Folly. Built by John Perrott in 1758, it a part of the skyline in Edgbaston, Birmingham. And for those who think it looks a little like The Orthanc... well, J R R Tolkien did grow up in … [Read more...]

Emirates temporarily cuts capacity to Hong Kong

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It seems passenger traffic to Hong Kong continues slide, as Emirates is cutting some of Hong Kong capacity for a period. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Currently, the airline operates two Airbus A380 and one Boeing 777-300ER return trips a day between Dubai and Hong Kong - however, Airlineroute reports that this … [Read more...]

SAS to send it’s A321LR aircraft… to Boston

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With the first of three Airbus A321LR aircraft being delivered to SAS next year, it obviously needs a long haul destination to head to. And it's going to be.. Boston. SAS Airbus A321LR - Image, SAS The first aircraft will enter service on 18th September 2020, allowing SAS to operate a year-round service. The airline is planning to configure their Airbus A321LR in … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports “PremiAir” private terminal opens

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For those of you who want to run away from the crowds when travelling, sometimes the thought of using a private terminal pops into the mind. Well, if you travel to or from Manchester Airport, it's a whole new option. Dubbed "PremiAir", 23 airlines have signed up to accept passengers using it. The New PremiAir Terminal - Image, Manchester Airport.  The facility … [Read more...]