The Joint Business Agreement that British Airways and Qatar Airways signed is being extended to 14 new cities for passengers wanting to connect via Doha. The 14 new cities include: Australia: Adelaide, Canberra, Perth, Melbourne India: Goa Indonesia: Jakarta Malaysia: Penang Mozambique: Maputo New Zealand: Auckland Oman: Sohar Philippines: Manila … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Airlines opt for Boeing 787-9s, abandons Airbus A330-800neo
In news that can be filed under "why did that take so long", Hawaiian Airlines have chosen to switch their wide-body replacement programme from the Airbus A330-800neo to the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Hawaiian Airlines has signed for ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, with purchase rights for another 10. Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Rendering, The Boeing Company. … [Read more...]
ANALYSIS: The new three-class British Airways Gatwick 777s – How tight are they packing them in?
Yesterday, British Airways announced its Gatwick fleet refurbishment plan. Of course - not mentioned in the press release that in World Traveller - the airline will deploy 10 across seating in the plane. But what are the breakdowns in the new seat map for the Gatwick Configuration? Let's look back at the IAG investors day slide which for-shadowed them new … [Read more...]
British Airways unveils updated long haul Economy and Premium Economy Seats (10 across Y Class on the way)
British Airways has been working away at its planned changes for the Gatwick fleet - and the first images are out. These changes focus on the Premium Economy (World Traveller Plus) and Economy Cabins (World Traveller). British Airways Gatwick World Traveller Plus seating - Image, British Airways British Airways World Traveller seating. Count the seats. 10 … [Read more...]
Emirates to introduce six across business class seating on its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft
Emirates for a long time has insisted on putting 2-3-2/Seven across (two seats on the left, three seats in the middle and two seats on the right) in it Business Class product. Well things are changing aboard their Boeing 777-200LR fleet, with the introduction of 2-2-2 seating - six across seating. Refreshed Emirates Boeing 777-200LR 6 Across cabin - Image, … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing at Heathrow Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner braking - with its thrust reversers deployed and air brakes open - slowing down as it lands at London Heathrow Airport (and yes - the image was taken from the Heathrow Airport control tower). Air India operates a fleet of twenty-seven Boeing 787-8 … [Read more...]
EVA Air’s Hello Kitty “Hand-in-Hand” plane prepares to head to Los Angeles
We at Economy Class and Beyond have a love/hate relationship with Hello Kitty. Mainly, she's a wonderful icon who know how to milk the public for money. And can do it well. EVA Air has been a long-time flier of Hello Kitty Jets, and will be introducing its "Hello Kitty Hand-in-Hand" jet between Taipei Taoyuan and Los Angeles. EVA Air makes flying fun. We’re about to … [Read more...]
Wizz Air to launch nine new destinations from its planned Vienna hub
With the fallout of Air Berlin and Niki, others are seeking to take their place out of Vienna International Airport. One of those airlines that seems to be wanting a bite of the Vienna Apple Strudel is Wizz Air, who is launching nine routes out of Vienna. Wizz Air Airbus A321 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond On the new route … [Read more...]
British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair launch Transatlantic Hand Baggage Only Fares
Well, this has been on the cards for some time, but it seems British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia and Finnair (Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) are going to make flying a little less pleasant, with the introduction of Hand Baggage Only fares on North Transatlantic Services. Unwelcome on the new Hand Baggage Only fares - the large spinner suitcase - Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]
British Airways suspends Heathrow Doha route from late March to June
Route changes happen - it's a fact of life. For travellers wanting to travel with British Airways to Doha, there's going to be a nasty surprise with the airline suspending its London Heathrow to Hamad International (Doha) route. A British Airways Boeing 777 at Heathrow Airport - Don't expect these to go to Doha after the start of the Spring/Summer Timetable - Image, … [Read more...]
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