Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways opens its new San Francisco Lounge

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For those that are travelling state-side, British Airways has unveiled its new lounge in San Francisco International Airport. So what's new with this lounge? According to the airline, it's spread over 665 square metres with views of the runway and floor to ceiling glass windows to let natural life in. It will feature various zones including: A granite feature bar, … [Read more...]

Azores Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR

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Whilst there is a lot of talk about the Airbus A321XLR, the A321LR (the 4,000mn version) is in production - with Azores Airlines taking delivery of their first unit Azores Airlines Airbus A321LR - Image, Airbus  The airline is taking its first frame via a lease from Air Lease Corporation. This is the first of three due to the airline. Azores Airlines will operate … [Read more...]

Marriott International set to face a £99 million GDPR breach fine

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Hot off the heels of the intended fine that the Information Commissioners Office intends to levy British Airways, Marriott International will be feeling the same wrath of the ICO - with its intent to fine Mariott over £99 million. The Marriott Marquis Washington DC - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The full amount the ICO is intending to find Marriott … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to move more Airbus A380s to Munich

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It seems the Lufthansa Airbus A380 fleet is on the move, with another two aircraft moving from Frankfurt to Munich. Lufthansa Airbus A380 at Munich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The A380s will join the Munich based fleet for the Summer 2020 season - with the base operating the half of the Lufthansa A380 fleet (seven aircraft ). The remainder will remain … [Read more...]

British Airways to be hit with a £183 million fine over data breach

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Last year British Airways was hit with a data breach. Well, it seems the UK Information Commissioners Office isn't overly happy with the situation - and has chosen to serve intention notice to the airline of a fine, valued at £183.39 MILLION to the airline . The fine is being issued under the General Data Protection Regulations - which British Airways intends to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 7th July

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It's been another busy week at Kevin towers, so its time for me to take a breather and look back at some of the headlines at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond This week in "Shots of Birmingham I gather for last week at Economy Class and Beyond, we're looking out over the main concourse of Birmingham New Street station - one of the main entry points into the city. … [Read more...]

Emirates and Chocolates in the Air

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It was recently World Chocolate day and Emirates chose this to highlight their offerings in their premium cabins. As I have a bit of a sweet tooth some days, this is worthy of a deeper look. In terms of the sweet stuff, Emirates serves over 11 million pieces a chocolate a year on its flights. Which is a LOT of coca, any way you shape or mould it. In First and … [Read more...]

Connect Airways gets European Commission approval of FlyBe purchase

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It's been some time coming, but the European Commission formally approved the take over of FlyBe by Connect Airways. They will merge FlyBe, Stobart Air and Proppius Holdings into one company. Flybe De Havilland Dash 8 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  With the merger clearance completed, this should be the foundation of FlyBe's long term … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to upgrade its Terminal 3 lounges

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It's been around 11 years since Singapore Airport Terminal 3 opened - with Singapore Airlines moving in as its primary tenant. With time passing it seems that Singapore Airlines wishes to improve its premium experience at the terminal, with the airline announcing some upgrades to its lounge complex. The lounges will be upgraded to offer more space and capacity - with the … [Read more...]