Economy Class & Beyond

Icelandair takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR

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Icelandair has done something new for the airline today - as it has become an Airbus operator, with the delivery of its first Airbus A321LR.  Icelandair Airbus A321LR (with a Beluga XL taking off in the background) - Image, Airbus The A321LR marks the first step in the airline’s fleet renewal, making it the newest Airbus operator. It is the first of four aircraft to be … [Read more...]

Frontier Airlines unveils their First Class seat design… and some passenger-friendly improvements 

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Frontier Airlines has disclosed that they're making changes for 2025, with enhancements for its loyalty programme, as well as the cabin - with First Class seats coming to the airline cabin. Frontier Airlines new First Class seats - Rendering, Frontier Airlines.  According to the airline, Frontier's new First Class seating will combine luxury and value. There will be two … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific turns to Europe – Munich and Brussels to join the network

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Growth is back on the agenda for Cathay Pacific, with the airline planning to serve Munich for the first time, whilst adding Brussels back to its network in Summer 2025. Cathay Pacific’s debut passenger service to Munich is set to launch on 16 June 2025 with four return flights per week, marking the airline’s second route to Germany alongside its daily service to … [Read more...]

Qantas previews its Airbus A321XLR as it enters the Final Assembly Line

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It seems that Airbus is busy assembling Qantas's first Airbus A321XLR is coming together as the new aircraft has entered the Final Assembly Line in Hamburg, Germany. As you can see, the aircraft’s major airframe components are coming together including the forward and rear fuselage, wings and  Flying Kangaroo tail.   The aircraft, which is scheduled to be … [Read more...]

South Western Railway formally launches its Arterio fleet

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It's taken some time - but after a five-year wait, South Western Railway has formally launched and rolled out its Class 701 Arterio fleet. To celebrate, Unit 701031 was named Nighthawk by Stuart Broad CBE. Five Arterios are already in service, serving the routes to Windsor & Eton Riverside and Shepperton, calling at some of SWR’s busiest stations including … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th November)

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We've come to the end of the week, and an end of a month. So, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Of wheels and ice skating - Centenary Square, with the Library of Birmingham and Symphony Hall reside Trip Report: There and Back Again Onto week 2 of my recent Chicago Trip, where we look at the inbound flight, as well as the hotels. Next week is … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo

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Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330neo. This A330-900 is the first of 20 aircraft to be leased from Avolon by MAG, delivered with the flowing Malaysian flag livery.  MAG’s A330neo is configured with a two-class layout, featuring 297 seats, with 28 fully flat Business Class suites and an … [Read more...]