Economy Class & Beyond

Tim Clark of Emirates to Step down in 2020

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In emerging news, Emirates airline president Tim Clark is set to to retire at the end of June 2020. The news that he was due to step down emerged from an internal announcement. He will remain with the airline as an advisor after stepping down as CEO. Tim has been with Emirates since 1985, taking the CEO role in 2003 No successor has been identified yet. A time of … [Read more...]

All Change at the top at Boeing

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It's all change at the top of Boeing, as Dennis A. Muilenburg has finally decided to resign as President and CEO of the company. In his place, David L. Calhoun has been named President and CEO of The Boeing Company. Meanwhile, Lawrence W. Kellner will become Chairman of the Board. In regards to Dennis A. Muilenburg - he's finally resigned, effective immediately. Boeing's … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express closed over Christmas (24th through 27th December)

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It wouldn't be Christmas without some rail engineering works affecting Heathrow Airport - with engineering works affecting access to the airport by rail over the Christmas period. Heathrow Express train at London Heathrow Terminal 5 station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond There will be no Heathrow Express/TfL Rail services between London Paddington and Heathrow … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd December)

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We're coming ever closer to Christmas and the New Year - but the news never stops. So it's time to take a pause and look back at the world in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It was the weekend before Chritmas - and lots of creatures stired in the night of the Winter Solstis. New Street at Night with the Frankfurt German Market in town. Passenger Experience When … [Read more...]

Air Canada take delivery of their first Airbus A220

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Air Canada has become the latest operator to take delivery of their first Airbus A220. The airline has taken delivery of an A220-300 (the longer length version of the A220). This delivery marks the first time a North American operator is operating this variant of type in the region (with Delta being the North American launch operator of the A220-100). It was delivered … [Read more...]

Snapshot: BA481 Barcelona to London Heathrow

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It’s time for another snapshot – this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard British Airways 481 between Barcelona El Prat and London Heathrow For those of you who are new to the blog, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as … [Read more...]

Air France firms up its order for 60 Airbus A220 aircraft

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Air France-KLM Group is busy with Airbus again - this time firming up an order for some of its short-haul aircraft. The airline has firmed up its order for the Airbus A220, following on a Memorandum of Understanding signed in June this year. Air France Airbus A220-300, Rendering - Airbus. They will take delivery of 60 Airbus A220-300 (the larger variant of the A220). The … [Read more...]

ZipAir Tokyo turns to JAMCO and Recaro for seats for their Boeing 787

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ZipAir Toyko (the Japan Airlines Low-Cost Carrier) is edging forward toward its first operation, with the airline lining up for a May 2020 launch. To tempt passengers, it's revealed its interiors of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Let's take a look at the possible passenger experience. First up is the colour scheme and grey is the colour.  - with this variant called "Harmony … [Read more...]