Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways to operate an A380 to Dubai

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News is leaking out that British Airways is filing some changes on to its London to Dubai route - as Dubai airport prepares to close a runway for repair work. British Airways Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is putting on its super-sized plane to add additional capacity, whilst the airline reduces its operational … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air India Boeing 787-8 arriving at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, arriving at Heathrow Terminal 2 is an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner as it completes its journey. Air India operate 27 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in its long haul fleet. These are supported by 14 Boeing 777-300ERs, 3 Boeing 777-200LRs and 4 Boeing 747-400 aircraft. These aircraft operate from the … [Read more...]

Delta’s first Airbus A220 takes flight

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It seems after a short delay, Delta Air Lines first Airbus A220 (nee Bombardier C Series) has completed its first test flight. Delta A220 taxing - Image, Airbus Delta A220 in flight - Images, Delta The Airbus A220 completed a test sortie from the Bombardier final assembly and test facility at Montreal Mirabel Airport. The flight lasted for 2 hour and … [Read more...]

Last Week on Economy Class and Beyond (6th October)

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It's that time again where we take a look at the what's and how's in what I wrote last week on Economy Class and Beyond. So let's dive in! PaxEx Primera Air collapses – crew and passengers stranded Singapore Airlines to introduce Bang & Olufsen *wireless* headphones In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Air France Connect to use Global Eagle and … [Read more...]

British Airways e-store offering DOUBLE AVIOS this weekend!

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For those of you who collect Avios, and go shopping via the British Airways portal, there's good news for you - because from now until the 7th October, a Double Avios offer is running! This applies to selected retailers - so you're going to have to do a bit of digging. Bonus Avios will be added 40 days after your purchases. There are some reasonable offers in it … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Lufthansa 924 Frankfurt to London Heathrow with an A320neo!

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Time for another snapshot, focusing on Lufthansa 924 between Frankfurt and London Heathrow. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you the basic product in … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines add Montreal to its network

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Austrian Airlines is expanding its operation, with the announcement they are to add Montreal to its long haul network Austrian Airlines Boeing 767-300ER climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is adding a daily service between Vienna and Montreal from 29th April 2019. The planned operation looks like this: OS073 DEPART VIE 10:30 … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Lufthansa 423 Boston to Frankfurt in Premium Economy

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Time for another snapshot, this time focusing on the on the Lufthansa 423 between Boston and Frankfurt-am-Main For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you the basic … [Read more...]

EVA Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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EVA Air because an a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, taking delivery of its first Boeing 787-9. EVA Air Boeing 787-9 being delivered - Image, The Boeing Company. The aircraft has been delivered via a lease with ALC (Air Lease Corporation) from Boeing's South Carolina Delivery Center. The plane is fitted with twin GEnx powerplants, and marks the first of 24 aircraft to be … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to introduce Bang & Olufsen *wireless* headphones

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It seems Bang & Olufsen bagged another contract last week - with Singapore Airlines to offer their headphones in flight. More interestingly, they'll use the wireless headphones in the long-term on some of their long haul products. Initially, the airline will use the Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay H9i wired headphones. B&O Beoplay H9i wired headphones - … [Read more...]