Economy Class & Beyond

It’s that time again: Eurovision Song Contest Week!

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It's coming to that time of year again. Get your power ballads,  ultra-poppy tunes, epic timed key changes ready as we head into that most glorious time of the year. And lets not forget the block voting, the backstabbing and allegedly what some call music. Of course - It's Eurovision Song Contest week. Wait... Eurovision Song Contest Week? Of course. You don't … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways delays Auckland Service until February 2017

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It seems the delays in delivery of aircraft have forced Qatar Airways to delay their planned long haul operation into February. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR at Tokyo Narita - now delayed in going to Auckland. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Airlineroute confirms the change, noting that the service will now commence on the 1st February 2017, and that bookings 3rd December … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 737-700

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It's Sunday again, and time for some more airplane art. This week taxing around its home base of Chicago O'Hare International Airport early in the morning is a United Airlines Boeing 737-700. United Airlines operate a fleet of 40 Boeing 737-700s, and is due to take on an expanded fleet of 65 Boeing 737-700s from 2017. More Airplane Art next week! Welcome to … [Read more...]

EVA Air Increases US Focus – Increases New York Services, Adds Chicago

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The airline of Hello Kitty appears to want to make better friends around the world, with EVA Air planning an expansion of services to New York JFK, and the introduction of services to Chicago. EVA Air Boeing 777-300ER at Toronto Pearson - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Lets start in New York, where EVA Air will boost its operations from 10 times a week to 14 times a week - … [Read more...]

IAG goes for Gogo – 2KU and high speed internet coming to British Airways and others

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It's taken a long time, but it seems IAG Group (including British Airways) are finally going to press ahead and install WiFi on their planes, provisioned by Gogo. British Airways Boeing 747-400 at New York JFK - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will be first customer that Gogo has snagged in Europe for the 2KU product. Gogo will be supplying IAG with 2KU to be installed … [Read more...]

ANA Celebrates May the Forth… The Only Way It Can.

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We all know of the All Nippon Airlines R2-D2 jet, the new BB-8 jet... but how does ANA celebrate May the Forth? (May the Forth is a holiday for Star Wars fans and Jedi - I'm not sure about the Sith, and if they celebrate any holidays and the like). Like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2YO3VkRncc Well played ANA. Well played.. ANA operates three different … [Read more...]

Emirates Strengthen Dubai to Bangkok Links

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Emirates continues to expand its operations between Dubai and Bangkok, with the addition of another pair of flight a day between the two cities. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER landing at Birmingham, Image Economy Class and Beyond The new rotation will increase Emirates operations to seven times a day between Dubai International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. The new rotation … [Read more...]

I Love Kayak… But…

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One of the tools I use when fare hunting in economy for a trip to somewhere is Kayak. Mainly because of some of the routing it throws up as well as the unusual connections it throws up. And as some of the better routes... or routes that defy some logic. I've noticed Kayak recently have changed their front page to have a more intelligent search. Which is all well and … [Read more...]