Economy Class & Beyond

KLM revises its paintwork for the upcoming Airbus A321neo as it firm up its deployment plans

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As KLM prepares to begin the switch from Boeing 737s to the Airbus A321neo family, a new variant of the KLM paintwork has been released. According to the airline, the new livery – is both eye-catching and practical. The dark line separating KLM’s trademark blue and white swoops farther down, rendering the nosedome completely blue. This will ensure that, in the event of … [Read more...]

Emirates goes all red for Valentines Day

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I'm sure one of the first things you think of about romance is "How can I fill the pockets of an airline, whilst declaring love for another". Well for those of you who do, Emirates is getting some things ready for the 14th of February. Although I'm sure they'll be happy with you spending money with them any time of year. On Valentine’s Day, Emirates customers in all … [Read more...]

Greater Anglia to install tables on its Stansted Express trains

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Tray tables are an important part of train travel - especially on those slightly longer train journeys. Greater Anglia has seemed to accept this, with a retrofit planned of tables to some of its trains. The modification will impact the Stadler Class 745/1 trains, which are primarily used on the Stansted Express trains. This will also benefit passengers on Greater … [Read more...]

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

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It's Saturday, and it a's the start of a new Luna New Year so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Lions Dancing in Grant Avenue - Chinatown, San Francisco. And on behalf of the Economy Class and Beyond team, Gong Hei Fat Choi. May the Dragon bring you good fortune and luck for the year ahead. SNAPSHOTS Well, nearly all the Snapshots have been … [Read more...]

Emirates boosts its Osaka service, with a four-class Airbus A380

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Emirates is continuing the deployment of its four-class Airbus A380, with the next destination to gain the type being Osaka, Japan. The airline will bring its double-decker jet to Osaka from the 1st of June 2024, offering First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins aboard. The four-class A380 will replace the airline's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to offer an enhanced status match with British Airways

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It seems that Virgin Atlantic is prepared to make some hay out of the news that British Airways is adjusting tier point years, with them launching a status match. Along with a few bonuses. Between now and Valentine’s Day (14th February), Flying Club are offering British Airways Executive Club members an upgraded status match. Executive Club Gold & Silver > … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 104 New York JFK to London Heathrow Airport (Business Class)

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Time for another Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 104 between New York JFK and London Heathrow. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience, the small things… as well as the … [Read more...]

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