Economy Class & Beyond

ATR72-600 takes flight with Silver Airways

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Silver Airways has cleared hurdles with the US Federal Aviation Administration and US Department of transport - clearing the way for the ATR72-600 to enter passenger service. Silver Airway’s first new 70-seat ATR 72-600 - Named “Rocket City”. Image, Silver Airways This makes the first time that ATR72-600 is cleared to fly in the USA. The first … [Read more...]

British Airways opens its refurbished Geneva Airport Lounge

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British Airways yesterday re-opened its lounge at Geneva Airport, as it continues its round of refurbishment. The lounge follows the design language that British Airways have chosen since 2018 with their refurbishments and new lounges. So what's new? Firstly, the lounge has been extended to a space of 327 square metres and has different zones inside it. There's … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Thai Airways Boeing 777-300ER at Oslo Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Thai Airways Boeing 777-300ER at Oslo Gardermoen Airport as it rests from the long haul leg from Bangkok and is unloaded, and prepared for the journey back to Thailand. Thai Airways operate a fleet of 14 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in their long haul fleet. They are supported by Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th November)

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We've reached the point of the week, where we have to look back to look forward. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Lego Shark do do do do do, Lego Shark do do do do do, Lego Shark do do do do do, Lego Shark! (The Lego Store re-opened in Birmingham this week after quite a break. And there are plenty of bricks... trust me.). Routes and Networks Virgin … [Read more...]

“Single Use” Phone Re-chargers. Don’t buy them. Please.

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This has been on my "to write" list for some time, as each time I see these in various discount shops. The "Power Hit" and "Power Pod" that can be found in certain discount stores could look very attractive at £2 a unit - especially if you're off travelling. The Power Pod. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. There are two sorts - with different connectors for either Micro-B … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Taking the Longer Way Home: American Airlines AA99 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)

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American Airlines AA99 - London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Taking the Longer Way Home 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 … [Read more...]

SAS looks towards eco-packaging onboard aircraft

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As airlines look towards removing plastic from the aircraft, many are turning to paper and paper-type products to take their place. SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) are following this trend, with their New Nordic Dining Cubes, and how they can make them more sustainable. New Nordic Dining Cube - Image, SAS The airline says this move will allow them to save up to 51 tons … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal bets big on the A321LR with route expansion

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It seems TAP Air Portugal is really going in big with the Airbus A321LR, as it announces new destinations for the type for Summer 2020. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A321LR - Image, TAP Air Portugal   The airline will use the long-range narrow-body for three new routes Maceió, North East Brazil - Operating three times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. … [Read more...]