Economy Class & Beyond

LNER Commences Azuma rollout

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London North Eastern Railway - or LNER - has begun the formal rollout of the new Azuma (Class 800/801) trains on the East Coast Main Line LNER Azuma at London Kings Cross - Image LNER In the first instance, the Azuma fleet will be assigned between London Kings Cross and Leeds and London Kings Cross and Hull.  A total of 65 train sets will enter service (split in a … [Read more...]

Iberia introduces in-app cabin baggage scanning

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With the world and their dog moving to Augmented Reality (AR), airlines are moving to take advantage of this. One of those AR type things that are taking off is scanning the size of your luggage, and if it will fit in the overhead bin. Iberia is the latest to take advantage of this, and have updated their phone app. So, with the app loaded on my phone from my previous … [Read more...]

Etihad extends its two-night free hotel/stopover programme at Abu Dhabi

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Etihad is extending their Abu Dhabi stopover programme, which offers two nights hotel stay free in the city. Etihad Boeing 777-300ER at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The campaign has been extended for bookings until 1st December for travel until 31st December. The free Abu Dhabi stopover promotion is available for bookings online through … [Read more...]

A Cheeky Nandos in the air? Maybe… of sorts…

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For some, a good night out can be a cheeky Nandos (as it caters to many tastes, be it gluten intolerant, lactose intolerant - as well as the spice levels and reasonably priced chicken), and so on. Well, it seems Jet2 is bringing a chance to enjoy a cheeky Nandos in the sky with the latest products - and two new products offering in the air. So what is Jet2 offering? … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Express Airbus A321 departing Dublin

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, departing Dublin on a warm sunny day is a Iberia Express Airbus A321 heading off to its home base of Madrid Barajas airport. Iberia Express operate a fleet of four Airbus A321 aircraft, along with a larger fleet of 19 Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline supports Iberia itself on routes where … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th May)

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We've reached that point of the week again where I take a picture of Birmingham, and catch up with last week's news. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond And the Bullring Bull is dressed up for the Rocky Horror Show (Playing at The Alexandra, Birmingham. 13 May 2019 — 25 May 2019). Business of Aviation Lufthansa Group eyes up Condor - With … [Read more...]

Delta’s first Airbus A330neo takes flight

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Delta Air Lines first Airbus A330neo took to the air for the first time this week. The plane is an A330-900neo, with the plane in full Delta house colours. Delta Airbus A330-900neo taking to the sky - Image, Airbus, via Delta. The plane took off from Toulouse for its first test flight. It's another step forward in the A330-900neo project - with Delta Air Lines being the … [Read more...]