Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has formally joined the SkyTeam alliance, exiting its partnership with Star Alliance. The move comes after the airline exited bankrupt proceedings, with investment from Air France-KLM Group SAS customers will also benefit from seamless connectivity to over 1,060 destinations in SkyTeam’s extensive global network, notably opening new … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International Airport as it awaits its next journey to Singapore Changi Airport. Cathay Pacific s operates a fleet of 29 Airbus A350-900. They also operate the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-1000, and Boeing 777-300ER in its passenger … [Read more...]
Remember: Pay in “Local Currency” when using plastic (and avoid Dynamic Currency Conversion)
I've got to admit, there's one thing that does annoy me when shopping aboard is Dynamic Currency Conversion. Dynamic Currency Conversion is when you go to an ATM or a shopping console and you're presented with a choice either to pay in a local currency or with an amount in your home currency before you hit buy. Here are two examples below from my current trip to … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st August/1st September)
Time some say, is an illusion. It's even more of an illusion when going over multiple time zones. But it is also time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Patriotism comes in many forms - Supertrees for example - The Super Tree Grove at the Gardens By The Bay, Singapore. Out of office - ON Out of Office for a few days… - In case you're wondering why things … [Read more...]
Out of Office for a few days…
If you've been eyeing my social media feeds, you'll know that I'm doing something a little rare - travelling for me, as opposed to someone else's agenda. Here is a little tease. Guess the seats and the aircraft... Updates on Economy Class and Beyond are going to be sporadic over the next few days while I enjoy myself and do things for me - rather than focus on the … [Read more...]
Looking at some of the passenger experience improvements aboard KLM’s new Airbus A321neo
With KLM taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, there are some big improvements to the passenger experience, thanks to Recaro and Viasat. Recaro brings its seats RECARO Aircraft Seating was selected by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines in 2022 to equip the cabins of their new A321neo aircraft with R1 (SL3710) and R2 (BL3710) seats. The seat deliveries began in 2023, with … [Read more...]
KLM takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo
KLM's fleet renewal took a major step forward, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo from Airbus. … [Read more...]
ATR delivers its 1,7000th aircraft
ATR Aircraft hit a big milestone in deliveries of its Turboprop family, with the 1,700th aircraft delivered. The 1,700th aircraft has been delivered to a longstanding customer of ATR Aircraft - Air Cosica. The delivery of this ATR 72-600 to the French airline completes the full transition of its fleet of ATR -500 series to the latest generation of turboprop aircraft, … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport after completing the trip from Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of 20 Airbus A350-900. They also operate the Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 777 -200LR, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 in … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 24th August
We've hit the late Bank Holiday Weekend in England (and for many of us, the last Bank Holiday before the festive season). However, we're still here at a keyboard... by some strange means. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I went to Derby today to do... stuff. That's all I'm saying at this point, as the stuff is to do with something a lot … [Read more...]
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