Economy Class & Beyond

Stelia Aerospace’s Celeste Seat – Progress is good

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I think I write about this seat nearly every year or so at Aircraft Interiors Expo - and it's good to see that its making progress. I'm referring to the Stelia Aerospace Celeste. Stelia Aerospace Celeste Seat - front seats electronic, rear seats mechanical. The seat itself is suitable for the mid-haul mission, and is designed as narrow body premium seat, which … [Read more...]

Norwegian responds to IAG advances about takeovers…

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Those of you who thought International Airlines Group (IAG) were going have a clear shot at Norwegian Air Shuttle - prepare for a surprise. Norwegian Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The wording of the press release is rather simple: The Board of Norwegian Air Shuttle (NAS) confirms that it has received two separate conditional … [Read more...]

American Airlines signs for 15 more Embraer E-175

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It seems today is the day for regional aircraft orders with American Airlines adding 15 more Embraer E-175 to its fleet. American Airlines/American Eagle Embraer E-175 - Image, Embraer. The order firm order 15 Embraer E-175s, which at list price is worth US$705 million. The planes will be delivered in a two-class 76 seat configuration, split between 12 in First … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Delayed Arrivals and Homeward – Springing into Chicago

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Springing to Chicago - Delayed Arrivals and Homeward Here we go... again (in more ways than one) Off to Heathrow Terminal 3 Oneworld Lounges (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines) AA87 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O’Hare International The joy of US immigration Intercontinental Chicago - Magnificent Mile Travel Tech: Life with a Canon 50mm f1.2 (yes, … [Read more...]

American Airlines sign for 15 Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft

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American Airlines are adding to their regional fleet - with the airline signing for 15 Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft. American Airlines Bombardier CRJ-900 - Image, Bombardier The order is for a firm 15 CRJ-900 aircraft, with options for additional 15 if needed. These new CRJ-900 aircraft will be fitted out with Bombardier's Atmosphère cabin - which promises an enhanced … [Read more...]

Bank Holiday Weekend: No Heathrow Expresss/Connect on 6th May

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For those travelling during the Bank Holiday Weekend to and from Heathrow, on Sunday 6th May there will be no Heathrow Express or Heathrow Connect service between London Paddington and the Heathrow Airport stations Heathrow Express train at London Paddington - something you won't see on the 6th May - Image,  Economy Class and Beyond. In addition there will be no … [Read more...]

Norwegian to expand London Gatwick to New York JFK service

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Norwegian's long haul assault out of London Gatwick continues apace - with the airline adding a third service to New York JFK. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 787 arriving onto stand at London Gatwick, Image - Norwegian Air Shuttle //CC3.0. The net result will be a three-times daily service between Gatwick and JFK (except Saturdays). The new service is timetabled as … [Read more...]

Qantas begins the long goodbye to the Boeing 747

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Qantas is beginning the long goodbye to the Boeing 747, with the airline to withdraw them from service during 2020. Qantas 747 400s nose to nose - Image, Qantas The final six Boeing 747-400's will be withdrawn by the end of 2020, and will be replaced by six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft - bringing the total 787-9 fleet to 14. Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - … [Read more...]