Economy Class & Beyond

Avanti West Coast to introduce Water Refill Points aboard trains

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We've all been there - the dreaded empty water bottle, and the hunt to fill it it up. And it's a lot harder on a train, where you might have to buy from a trolley, the onboard shop or at a destination. Avanti West Coast is trying something very new for trains - the installation of water refill points on its trains. It marks a first in the United Kingdom and a first in … [Read more...]

easyJet plots a lot of route launches from the UK for Summer 2025

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easyJet has announced the launch of 26 new routes for summer 2025 including 21 from ten UK airports -  including its first-ever flights and package holidays to the island of Sal in Cape Verde. With Cape Verde joining the easyJet network, it will become the first ever Sub-Saharan destination the airline has flown to, when it takes off from London Gatwick airport next … [Read more...]

Finnair’s new E190 seats – Comfort by Recaro

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Earlier this month, Finnair unveiled the refurbishment of its Embraer E190 aircraft. It has been confirmed that Recaro Aircraft Seating is the supplier of the new seats for the airline. Recaro R1 seats in situ - Image - Finnair RECARO was selected by Finnair for a cabin retrofit of 12, Embraer E190 aircraft with the RECARO R1 and R2 Economy Class seats. For Recaro, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 787-10 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-10 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International International Airport as it completed the journey from London Heathrow.  British Airways operates a fleet of 10 Boeing 787-10 aircraft (the largest version of 787) in its widebody fleet. The airline also … [Read more...]

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

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We're halfway through November and the nights are dark, with hot coca and coffee to keep people warm - as well as the noise of German markets filling the city. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Christmas market season on New Street, Birmingham Snapshots I've been working on the main trip report in the background - this week was not as … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow

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Time for the last Snapshot from this collection, focusing on the passenger experience on Britsh Airways 296 between Chicago O'Hare International and London Heathrow. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports that … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast roll out their Class 807 on the London-Liverpool Route

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Avanti West Coast - the train operator which operates on the West Coast Main Line in the United Kingdom has launched its newest train between Liverpool and London  - with the Class 807 Evero making its debut on the route. Avanti West Coast Evero Class 807 train at Liverpool Lime Street  - Image, Avanti. The Class 807 trains are based on the Hitachi Intercity Express … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft suspends its ATR42-600 STOL programme

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In a bit of unwanted news, ATR Aircraft has chosen to halt the development of the ATR742-600S. The ATR42-600S – Rendering, ATR Aircraft.  The move comes after a market review, along with continuing and lingering issues with the supply chain. The ATR42-600S would have enabled STOL operations (Short Take-Off and Landings) of with runways from 800 metres or more, with … [Read more...]

Jet2 to launch a new base at London Luton Airport

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It seems that leisure carrier Jet2 is preparing to open a new base at London Luton Airport, targeting sunseekers from Summer 2025 onwards. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Image, Jet2/Airbus.  In the first summer of operations, Jet2 will plan to operate to  17 sunshine destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean, in response to enormous demand from … [Read more...]