Economy Class & Beyond

Lift by Encore’s 737 Tourist Class Seat – The right fit?

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I’ve focused a lot at Economy class seats in my look at Aircraft Interiors Expo. Mainly, as these are seats that then majority of passengers use. And there’s good reason as Seat manufacturers design new seats that can try to improve the passenger experience (and I’m going to be blunt - some of the seats that have come out are downright awful... and are flying … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines adds Manchester to its network

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Ethiopian Airlines is spreading its wings, with the announcement that it is to start a service to Manchester (UK). Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departing Stockholm Arlanda - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is to start a four-times a week service between Addis Ababa and Manchester, initially operating the outbound flight from Addis Ababa as a … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: IBIS Budget St Pauli – Exploring the new at AIX18

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Examining the new at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2018 -The IBIS Budget St Pauli Other airports exist other than Heathrow Did I mention I hate suitcases? Off to Birmingham Airport FlyBe BE7109 Birmingham to Hamburg Into Hamburg The IBIS Budget St Pauli Aircraft Interiors Expo - A look back at the coverage The Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Back to Hamburg … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines to set up an International Low Cost Carrier…

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It seems anywhere in the world, the drive to reduce costs is an important one - with Japan Airlines set to launch its own low-cost carrier - with eyes on the long haul international market. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 at Boston Logan Airport. The new airline will use Boeing 787-8 aircraft in the first instance - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Japan Airlines currently … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines A320 “The Smurfs

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art This week - Taxing to the gate at Brussels National Airport, is a Brussels Airlines Airbus A320, painted to celebrate an important Belgian icon - in this case - The Smurfs! Brussels Airlines operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A320 aircraft - five of which celebrate Belgian Icons or subjects including: … [Read more...]

Does Ryanair give adequate warning about it’s luggage policy?

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Earlier this year, Ryanair launched its new luggage policy where passengers who brought Priority Boarding with two bags could take their bags onto the plane, whilst those passengers who didn't only get to take a personal item aboard. And it's fairly obvious when you book at ticket with them and you click the cheapest fare possible. If you miss this... Well - if you have … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Into Hamburg – Examining the new at AIX18

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Examining the new at AIX18 - Into Hamburg Other airports exist other than Heathrow Did I mention I hate suitcases? Off to Birmingham Airport FlyBe BE7109 Birmingham to Hamburg Into Hamburg The IBIS Budget St Pauli Aircraft Interiors Expo - A look back at the coverage The Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Back to Hamburg Airport FlyBe BE7110 Hamburg to … [Read more...]

A350 Day and Night: A new pitch on the First Class seat?

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Airbus were going great guns at Airbus Interiors Expo - as well as the underbelly bed idea, a concept for premium seating appeared - the Day and Night concept for the A350. What's the idea behind this concept? Day and Night - Render, Airbus Interiors Services Utilisation of space in the premium cabins - as we know - is a presume as airlines develop doored seats and … [Read more...]

Funny and informative? The Brussels Airlines safety video

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We've all been through the recent spate of safety videos, which vary from the achingly long to the not so informative. Well, there may be one I've missed that's entertaining, and informative. I draw your attention to Brussels Airlines safety video - featuring the birds it uses in its advertising https://youtu.be/OwLJq3bgysA So, some intresting highlights from this … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express changes its travel Terms and Conditions

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... and there are some big ones. With Ticket Barriers being installed in preparation for the take over of the Heathrow Connect service by Elizabeth Line services on the 20th May, Heathrow Express has changed some key travel conditions. And these are big ones. Tickets must be used in the direction they were booked - e.g., if you book a Heathrow Express ticket … [Read more...]