Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa Group goes shopping for narrow body aircraft… and buys some very different aircraft

19/12/2023 by Kevincm

It seems that Lufthansa Group is thinking about the future, as the airline has been shopping for aircraft, with a return to Boeing single-aisle aircraft. In summary, they have ordered The purchase of 40 Airbus A220-300s and 20 purchasing options (60 aircraft in total) The purchase of 40 Boeing 737-8 MAX and 60 purchasing options (100 aircraft in total) … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to fly to London Gatwick

18/12/2023 by Kevincm

Singapore Airlines is adding to its London operational portfolio, with plans to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport. Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 at Changi Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will add a five-times-a-week service, based on the following timetable: SQ310 DEPART SIN 23:55 ARRIVE LGW 06:25+1 SQ309 DEPART 10:25 ARRIVE SING … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER at Chicago O’Hare International

17/12/2023 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER at Chicago O'Hare Terinmal 5, as it is loaded and prepared for the long trip back to Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines operates a fleet of 35 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, and Airbus … [Read more...]

Azul signs for an additional four Airbus A330-900neo

17/12/2023 by Kevincm

Azul Linhas Aéreas is increasing its long-haul fleet, with the airline disclosing it has ordered a further four Airbus A330-900neo aircraft The firm order for the four additional A330-900s follows from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. The airline will expand its fleet and international route offering with these aircraft. Currently, Auzl operates five … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th December)

16/12/2023 by Kevincm

We're over halfway through December and closing in on Christmas. But even as we battle through crowds and people, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Another Zurich photo of a Santa Tram... as the photo for this week didn't work how I wanted Snapshots Two snapshots from this trip, with the trip report in deep-level production. It might sneak out next … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines signs for an Airbus 220 aircraft

15/12/2023 by Kevincm

Well, it's an airshow and a few months "late", but Turkish Airlines has signed a massive order with Airbus. The order for 220 aircraft is split down the following lines: 150 Airbus A321neo family aircraft 50 Airbus A350-900 15 Airbis A350-1000 10 Airbus A350F This follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s in … [Read more...]

ITA Airways to add Rome-Fiumicino to London City Airport

15/12/2023 by Kevincm

ITA Airways is launching a new route from Rome Fiumicino to London City Airport. ITA Airways Airbus A220 - Image, ITA Airways/London City Airport It marks the first time an airline has picked up the Rome-FCO - City Airport pair since the pandemic changed other airlines' priorities. The airline plans to launch the route on the 1st of April 2024, with the airline … [Read more...]

What’s the busiest train station in the UK? The answer might surprise you…

14/12/2023 by Kevincm

The Office of Rail and Road has published its End of Year statistics on the busiest stations in the United Kingdom. And in a surprise - Waterloo is no longer the busiest station in the United Kingdom. So where is it? The answer is... London Liverpool Street. Liverpool Street of course is one of the key points of the Elizabeth Line, with it getting over 80 million … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic boosts its Summer 2024 Transatlantic operation

14/12/2023 by Kevincm

Virgin Atlantic is planning on boosting its operations in the USA for Summer 2024. Let us see what they have in store. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline plans to add a seventh daily flight to New York-JFK (in collaboration with its joint venture partner Delta Air Lines) - an increase of 11% compared to summer 2023. Combined, the … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 749 Europort Basel-Mullhouse-Frieburg to London Heathrow (EuroTraveller)

13/12/2023 by Kevincm

It's time for another Snapshot looking at the passenger experience on British Airways 749 between EuroAirport Basel-Mullhose to London Heathrow in EuroTraveller (Economy Class). Re-routing and check-in initially, I was routed to travel back between Zurich and London Heathrow. However, due to weather conditions, British Airways pulled all remaining Zurich flights. The … [Read more...]