Economy Class & Beyond

flyadeal lands a deal with Boeing for 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

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flyadeal - a low-cost carrier based out of Saudi Arabia (as well as a subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines) has struck a deal with Boeing for a fleet replacement  - with airline opting for the Boeing 737 MAX family flyadeal Boeing 737 MAX - Renderin, The Boeing Company. The airline has signed for 30 firm orders of the Boeing 737 MAX 8, with 20 options for … [Read more...]

Last week in Economy Class and Beyond (23rd December)

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It's that time of week again as we take a look back at the why, wherefore and hows at Economy Class and Beyond as we wrap up the week that was before Christmas. Passenger Experience A simple #PaxEx Improvement – Travel Authorisation consoles - Or "Oh crap - I can fill in this form before I fly at the airport"... Emirates gets ready for Christmas - Because Christmas … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 399 Brussels to London Heathrow

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Time for another snapshot - looking at the passenger experience in British Airways 399 between Brussels National airport and London Heathrow Check-in Check-in was completed online a seat of 3F was allocated. Whilst not required (as I had an electronic boarding pass), a paper boarding pass was picked up at the airport. Security A general boarding pass scan was … [Read more...]

US ESTA Changes: You MUST Register at least 72 hours *before* travel

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There are occasions where you forget to complete important paperwork for travel. If you're planing to travel to the USA - it's going to be more critical as the US Customs and Border Patrol are now demanding ESTA's (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) are completed at least 72 hours before travel. ESTA Site - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ According to the US … [Read more...]

Embraer adds three additional orders for a busy end of year

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It's been a busy few days for Embraer as they convert Letters of Intent into actual orders, with three airlines signing up for aircraft. Let's go through the latest orders Air Kirbati is first up with orders for two E190-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for another two aircraft The order is back with the Government of Kiriba. Air Kribati Embraer E190 E2 - … [Read more...]

British Airways plans a return to Islamabad

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British Airways are planning a return to an old destination - with Islamabad, Pakistan being added back to the network. British Airway Boeing 787-8 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is planning a three times a week service to Islamabad, from June 2019. The timetable looks like this: DEPART LHR 09:15 ARRIVE ISB 09:55 Tuesdays, … [Read more...]

Long Way Home – Take the long way home or the short way back?

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Take the long way home or the short way back? - Long Way Home In this adventure: I’ve got to stop looking at odd routings and thinking they’re good ideas Sleep? What’s that concept? Off to Heathrow T3 Lounging around Heathrow T3 AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare The Hyatt Regency O’Hare The Nutella Cafe Fooding … [Read more...]