Economy Class & Beyond

Luxair signs for further Embraer E195-E2

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Luxair - the flag carrier of Luxembourg has signed a firm order with Embraer for further E195-E2 aircraft Luxair has chosen to exercise options for a further two Embraer E195-E2. These follow the initial four the airline ordered, In exercising the two options secured in their 2023 firm order for four E195-E2 aircraft, Luxair now has a total of six E195-E2s on order. … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus Enables Apple’s Find My “Share Item Location” to help find your lost Baggage

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For those of us who check in luggage, we've all had that sinking feeling at some point, when all the bags come off the belt... and your bag didn't make it. For those who use Apple AirTags with an iPhone, Aer Lingus is making life a little easier, with the airline announcing it has enabled Apple’s Find My Share Item Location feature. Passengers who are travelling with the … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to relaunch services to Canberra, Australia

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Qatar Airways is set to re-launch daily flights to Canberra, the capital city of Australia. > The daily flights to Canberra will operate via Melbourne to the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport, in Doha. This service will commence in December 2025 and will be operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft. This will feature the airline’s Q-suite Business Class cabin and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a China Eastern Boeing 777-300ER at San Francisco International Airport as it is prepared to return to its home base of Shanghai–Pudong Airport. China Eastern operates a fleet of 20 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900 … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th December)

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We're fast running through December,  as we near the half way point of the month. With a clear run up to Christmas, we're still publishing, writing and doing our thing. That means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's full of people - New Street with Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market.  TRIP REPORT: There and Back Again Time for the last four … [Read more...]

Four Years Later, Korean Air finally takes over Asiana Airlines

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In terms of "takeovers taking forever" this has been one that has taken its time, but after four years, Korean Air has finally taken over Asiana Airlines. Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The initial announcement was made on 16th November 2020 - but on 12th December, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, … [Read more...]

Aircalin discloses orders for Airbus A350 aircraft

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It seems as we head into the last part of the year, airlines are disclosing their order backlogs. This time, it was Aircalin, the international airline of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia who disclosed an order with Airbus. The airline has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will enable Aircalin to support … [Read more...]