Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Airbus gains certification for the A321LR

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Another day, and another certification - this time for the long-range variant of the Airbus A321neo - the A321LR. Both the European Aviation Safety Agency and the US Federal Aviation Administration have signed the type off for serial production This change will allow the A321LR to fly up to 4,000nm (4603 miles) with 206 passengers and three additional centre tanks, … [Read more...]

Primera Air collapses – crew and passengers stranded

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UPDATED TO INLCUDE RESCUE FARE INFORMATION BY NORWEGIAN  In news that broke yesterday afternoon, before developing into the full story, Primera Air has collapsed, and has suspended services as of 2nd October 2018. In the press released that followed, it became clear that Primera Air had some serious problems, with issues with one aircraft, late delivery of the … [Read more...]