Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad to send the A380 to Singapore, boost connectivity to Thailand

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As Singapore celebrates National Day, Etihad Airways is planning a big ramp-up in the region. From the 1st of February 2025, Etihad will start flying its Airbus A380 - the double-decker wonder to the city. Singapore will become the fourth major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience in addition to London and New York, as well as Paris which will be served by the … [Read more...]

British Airways expands capacity, and codeshares with Bangkok Airways

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With British Airways planning to return to Bangkok this winter, the airline has bumped up its capacity and has expanded its codeshare with Bangkok Airways. More Capacity to Bangkok. British Airways will re-introduce its service to London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on the 28th of October, with the airline planning to operate three flights a week. It seems the … [Read more...]

Emirates first refurbished four-class Boeing 777-300ER enters service

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The Emirates re-fit programme continues apace, as the first Boeing 777 with a nose-to-tail cabin refresh has rolled out and prepares to take to the sky. The first refitted aircraft will operate initially to Geneva. as EK 83. The aircraft took a total of 37 days for a complete revamp and will be entering service four days ahead of its officially announced deployment … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to order 30 Airbus A330neo

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Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has placed a firm order with Airbus for new aircraft - this time, the Airbus A330neo. The airline has placed a firm order for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft, with options for a further 30. The order follows an evaluation by the airline under its mid-size widebody fleet renewal programme. The newly-ordered aircraft will enable Cathay to … [Read more...]

Royal Jordanian offers up a status match

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Status match season is truly upon us, with Royal Jordanian joining the matching party. Interestingly, you can match hotel and airline programmes in this status match! The programme allows a match to their "Silver Jay" and "Golden Sparrow" statuses. It is not open to their top-tier status - "Platinum Hawk". As Royal Jordanian is a oneworld carrier, the following … [Read more...]

IndiGo to deploy Recaro R5 business class seats

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Indian carrier IndiGo unveiled some changes to their products today. We're going to take a look at their new business product - 'IndiGoStretch' These seats are the based on Recaro R5, which will be installed on IndiGos A321neo aircraft. These aircraft also feature the Recaro R2 economy class seat installed. The order from Indigo will cover a total of 45 Shipsets to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd August)

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We've entered August, as the summer news season begins its slow grind. However, there are things to report, things to write and things to plan. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  A wheel and a cathedral, Birmingham Cathedral Square. Trip Report - Exploring Passenger Innovation in Rush I did promise the final four parts of this trip report - and finally … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring Innovation in a Rush – Back to Desk Rabbit Life

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Back to Desk Rabbit Life Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into Hamburg, The IBIS Budget, Hamburg St Pauli/Repherbahn When … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines adds two South Californian destinations to its network

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Canadian carrier Porter Airlines continues its network expansion, with them planning to add San Diego International Airport and Palm Springs International Airport. These flights will be operated from Porter Airlines hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport. San Diego will be operated as a year-round route, starting 9th December, with the airline operating four … [Read more...]