Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport as it awaits its return back to the land of the rising sun and base of Tokyo Narita. Japan Airlines operates a fleet of 23 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in its widebody fleet. The airline operates the Airbus A350-900, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12/13th October)

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We've reached the end of another week as October continues to rush by us at high speed. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Time to Dine - The Bullring Markets, Birmingham Trip Report: Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore A full week of trip report posts. Either I've been organised, I have a plan, or I'm lucky. We'll have a lot more next … [Read more...]

Mandarin Airlines strengthens its ATR fleet – with another order

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Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines and ATR has announced the signature of a firm order for a further ATR72-600. This order follows on the order made for six ATR 72-600 placed at last year’s Paris Air Show. Delivery of the additional aircraft is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, to meet Mandarin Airlines’ peak … [Read more...]

Korean Air expands pre-order meal service to First Class

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Korean Air is extending its pre-order inflight meal service to First Class passengers on international flights departing from Korea. Pre-ordering of meals was originally launched for Prestige Class (Business Class) passengers on select international routes in January 2023 - allowing passengers to choose their meals in advance. This convenience is now being … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds some interesting destinations for 2025

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It seems 2025 is on United Airlines is planning a big expansion for 2025, with some rather interesting destinations being lined up Europe Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and … [Read more...]

Trenitalia to join SkyTeam

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It seems that SkyTeam is building further Air-Rail links in Europe, with the airline adding Trenitalia as part of the network Both SkyTeam and Trenitalia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer customers a wider choice of destinations across Italy. The partnership will enable passengers to explore Italy using high-speed Frecciarossa train services - … [Read more...]