Economy Class & Beyond

American Airlines to use Google technology to help translatations

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One thing that I was always grateful to my parents was them telling me to learn another language or two when I was a lot younger. And it's something I try to do when travelling just to try to get out of basic situations (because hey – knowing how to say hello, please, thank you and a few other things can really help in life). However, beyond basic phrases (as well … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines to shutter its Loop loyalty programme

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Brussels Airlines some years ago started its own loyalty programme - Loop. However, it seems that the time of Loops is over - and the airline will fold its programme on the 1st February 2020. Instead - passengers will move to Lufthansa Group's Miles and More programme.  The planned changes are as follows: All bookings including a valid LOOP number made by 31 … [Read more...]

Emirates to offer more vegan meals in January

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Emirates is taking Veganuary seriously - with the airline adding a plant-passed food option on its on-board menu for January. Vegan options in the air with Emirates - Images, Emirates. Vegan meals can be pre-booked in all flights and classes normally - but this will be the first time that Emirates is including a readily available vegan option on its menus. The … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Vueling Airbus A320 pushing back from 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 Vueling Airbus A320, beginning its push back from Barcelona El Prat as it prepares for the short hop from El Prat to London Gatwick Airport. Vueling is the low-cost carrier of International Airlines Group (made up of British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL and IAG Cargo). The … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th Janaury)

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Well, we're into the new year, and whilst the presses have been quiet, There are a few things that have happened, so let’s look at them in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week in "Pictures I took when walking in the cold from the office", I'm at the Mailbox complex, looking down the Birmingham Canel (Old Line), facing towards Gas Street Basin. It's … [Read more...]

Airbus launches the HC-130 “Aston Martin Edition”

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So you've got an Aston Martin. But your helicopter doesn't match. What can you do about that? Well, Aston Martin Lagonda and Airbus Corporate Helicopter to release the "ACH130 Aston Martin Edition" Airbus ACH130 Aston Martin - with an Aston Martin - Image, Airbus The helicopters will come in four interior and exterior designs, the helicopters are embellished with … [Read more...]

British Airways to offset Carbon Emissions on Domestic flights

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It's a step-by-step process, but airlines are working towards being "greener". In British Airways case, it has started to offset the carbon emissions for all UK domestic flights, as part of its plan to work towards achieving net zero carbon emissions by 20202. British Airways Airbus A321 preparing to set off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. For passengers on the UK … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines announces Washington Dulles Service

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LOT Polish Airlines target growth at Washington Dulles with a new service from Summer 2020. LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787 landing - Image , LOT. Earlier this week, Washington Dulles Airport announced that it would nave a new connection to Warsaw, with LOT Polish Airlines planning to launch a non-stop service between IAD and Warsaw. The new service is planned as a … [Read more...]