Economy Class & Beyond

Bombardier Launches the CRJ-550 for United Airlines

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Yesterday Bombardier launched a new variant of its CRJ family - the CRJ-550. Bombardier CRJ-550 - Rendering, Bombardier. So. CRJ-550  The CRJ550 is a "new" CRJ Series aircraft model, with a new type certificate based on the CRJ700 - so yes - it's based on an existing aircraft. The plane is targeted at airlines who need to keep 50 seater aircraft flying, but need … [Read more...]

To entertain, To Lurrrveeee – British Airways updates its IFE programming for the Valentines season

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It seems love is in the air - or at least British Airways trying to introduce a little romance in the air, with the airline announcing updates to its In-Flight Entertainment System - with the oncoming storm that is Valentines Day. A love in of Speedbirds at London Heathrow Terminal 5 C - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A selection of love-inducing/vomit-inducing (take … [Read more...]

Germania files for bankruptcy

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It seems the Germania group of airlines is the next airline to suffer - with the airline filing for insolvency today. The move affects: Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH Germania Technik Brandenburg GmbH Germania Flugdienste GmbH Flight operations will be terminated in the night from February 4 to February 5. Germania employees have been notified. Swiss airline Germania … [Read more...]

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrating the Year of the Pig

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Well, a new moon has risen overnight - that means we've moved into the Year of Pig. The Chinese Quarter, Birmingham With the Year of the Pig starting, families have moved some major distances inside China and beyond as people travel back to be together for the holiday. And it's a time to come together, and celebrate. Golden Pigs everywhere! If you're … [Read more...]

Ryanair restructures, Micheal O’Leary moves around

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Ryanair today announced its results, as well as a new plan on how the airline will organise itself. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If imitation is the biggest form of flattery, then the  is lifting a page from International Airlines Group (IAG) on how the group will operating in the next two months. The top of … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport on a winters afternoon, with the sun low in the sky. EasyJet operate a fleet of 126 Airbus A319 aircraft (the simple first shrink of the Airbus A320 family), split between: EasyJet Switzerland - 9 frames EasyJet Europe 42 … [Read more...]

Last week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd February)

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As we barrel into February and shivering the colds of the northern hemisphere, it's time time to look back at what happened last week at Economy Class and Beyond. Passenger Experience Cathay Pacific introduces “The Sanctuary” – A Mindfulness and Wellness hub at Hong Kong International - If you can quiet the mind and centre yourself, maybe its a way to a better flight... … [Read more...]

HOP! to be rebranded as… Air France HOP

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From the company that brought you the close down of Joon, Air France is making changes to its regional operation - HOP! with a re-brand. Welcome Air France HOP The new Air France HOP scheme - Image, Air France.  Notice that the airline has actually added its name at the front of the current name, added the Air France tail at the back, and deleted … [Read more...]