Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa’s Allegris finds a new home – Shanghai

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It seems Lufthansa is extending its Allegris rollout, this time adding Shanghai to its roster. The first service to China with Lufthanas's new cabin took off on the 14th August, operating the Munich to Shanghai flight, The rollout has been slow so far, with North America being the initial focus of the Allegris rollout, with Vancouver, Toronto and Chicago seeing … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to deploy an A380 to Mumbai

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For those travelling between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, Etihad Airways is increasing capacity on the route, with the airline adding an Airbus A380 for a seasonal upgrade. The service update ties in with its 20th anniversary serving Mumbai. Between 1st September and 31 December 2024, the double-decker aircraft will operate three weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, … [Read more...]

Emirates to send its refitted Boeing 777-300ERs to Zurich and Riyadh

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With the introduction of Emirates refitted Boeing 777-300ER to Geneva and Brussels, the next two destinations have been announced by the airline. The next destinations on the list are Zurich and Riyadh.  These will be deployed from 1st October 2024. These aircraft feature refitted cabins akin to the A380, with refurbished First Class, new Business and Premium Economy … [Read more...]

Virgin Australia signs for Embraer E2 jets

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Virgin Australia is expanding its fleet, with the airline signing for Embaer E190-E2. The airline signed a firm order for eight E190-E2 small narrowbody aircraft, as part of its fleet renewal plan, and secure the growth of its Western Australian-based regional and charter business, Virgin Australia Regional Airlines (VARA). This subsidiary currently operates an Airbus … [Read more...]

airBaltic to add to its Airbus A220 fleet

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airBaltic is continuing to strengthen its Airbus A220 fleet, with the airline planning to add an extra 10 aircraft to its fleet.  The incremental order for an additional 10 A220-300s marks the fourth reorder of the type and will take the airline’s total firm order to 90 A220 aircraft. The options originate from the initial announcement made during the Dubai Airshow 2023 … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines commences free Wi-Fi Rollout on international routes

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Delta Air Lines is pushing ahead with its "Free Wi-Fi" rollout, this time looking toward its international services. The service - powered by Viasat and presented by T-Mobile USA will begin rolling out this summer (2024). The focus on the free wifi rollout so far has been on the US Domestic network, with connectivity across 700 aircraft being completed. As such,  it's … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines adjusts capacity for Summer 2025

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Singapore Airlines is adjusting the capacity of its network, with some changes and frequencies for summer 2025. Additional Capacity London Gatwick For those of you who want to access Singapore from the South of England (or don't want to deal with Heathrow), Singapore Airlines is converting its five times a week service to a daily service from 30th March 2025. The airline … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 departing Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 departing Dublin Airport as it begins its return to Turkey. Turkish Airlines operates a fleet of 65 Airbus A321 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo,  Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th August)

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We've come to the end of another week. As the sun bakes a city slowly, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Through wooded paths - Chester. New Aircraft News Cathay Pacific to order 30 Airbus A330neo - Cathay Pacific dives deeper into The Matrix Routes and Networks British Airways expands capacity and codeshares with Bangkok Airways - … [Read more...]