Economy Class & Beyond

Jetstar Asia goes Singlish for a day! Confirm plus chop!

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Jetstar Asia earlier this year did a great April's Fool video about how it was going to introduce Singlish about its planes. Here's the video from it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaKz1yDJi5M Well.... it seems April Fools can sometimes turn into realities - as Jetstar Asia will be turning some its announcements into Singlish for a day on the 9th August Why? Apart … [Read more...]

Crossrail / Elizabeth Line trains break cover – coming in 2017

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Lets go back to railways - something I like to talk about on here occasionally. Today, we're going to look at the trains that are going to be running on Crossrail/Elizabeth Line from 2017. The trains themselves are built by Bombardier in Derby - and are designated as Class 345s. Elizabeth Line/Crossrail Class 345 in the shed at Bombardier Derby - Image, Transport for … [Read more...]

Hell freezes over: Allegiant to buy new aircraft

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There are various signs of the oncoming end of the world, be it the United Kingdom voting to leave the EU, a property mogul with a large mouth running for the US Presidency, or David Bowie passing away. Another sign is Allegiant Air is buying brand new aircraft - not second hand frames.  Yes - I repeat - the low-cost carrier is turning to Airbus directly to buy new … [Read more...]

Airbus rolls out the A350-1000

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It's time for another rollout - with the newest version of the Airbus A350 rolling out of the assembly shop for the first time - the A350-1000 The Airbus A350-1000 rolled out for the first time - Image, Airbus (via Twitter). So what's new? As you can probably guess and see - the A350-1000 is a stretch of the A350-900 that is currently in service with various airlines … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines to retro-fit The Boeing Space Bin to their 737-900ERs

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At Economy Class and Beyond, I have some odd obsessions. One of them is overhead bin space - or if I'm travelling in the USA - the seeming lack of it on any plane I'm aboard. Well - for Alaska Airline flyers - there's good news as Alaska will be getting the Boeing Space Bin installed aboard 34 of their planes. Let's remind you of what a Boeing Space Bin looks like. … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines sign for the Boeing 737 MAX

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Malaysia Airlines is still rebuilding itself after going through various changes this year. However, it does have its future on its mind - with the order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737 MAX, Rendering (c) The Boeing Company. The order itself is for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes, with purchase rights for 25 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX … [Read more...]

London City Airport cleared for expansion

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At Economy Class and Beyond, I like London City Airport... a lot. It's sheer convenience and friendliness has always struck me how an airport should be run. Well, London City Airport got some good news today, with its plans to expand green-lighted. London City Airport Check-in Area - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.    The expansion plan calls for: Seven … [Read more...]

Air France seven day cabin crew strike inbound

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It seems Air France is suffering again at the hands of its unions - with another strike on the way in. Air France Airbus A320 taxing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. This time, the cabin crews of the SNPNC and the Unsa-PNC are to take to the pickets - accounting for up to 45% of cabin crew. The strike is due to take place between the 27th July … [Read more...]