Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th March)

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We're halfway through March, and with lighter evenings comes more news headlines. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's fun, fun, fun, on the trams, trams, trams - Midland Metro tram approaching Upper Bull Street stop, as I switch from one office to another. TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest We've come to the end of another Trip Report - I hope … [Read more...]

Edelwiess takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

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Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss took one step in front of its sister airline - SWISS - and took delivery of their first Airbus A350-900. Edelwiess Airbus A350-900 - Image, Edelwiess. The first Airbus A350 arrived at Zurich Airport, registered as HB-IHF. It had previously taken off from Lourdes Airport (LDE). During its landing approach, the modern long-haul aircraft … [Read more...]

AGEAN discloses a further order for Airbus A321neo aircraft

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AEGAN Airways is boosting its fleet, with the announcement that the airline will add additional A321neo aircraft. The airline will order 8 additional A321neo aircraft, thus further expanding for the third time its original agreement with Airbus for A320 / A321neo family aircraft, initially signed in 2018, with the first deliveries starting in 2020. Out of the aircraft … [Read more...]

Airbus secures an order from Jackson Square Aviation

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Airbus has been busy again - this time, securing an order for new aircraft from lessor Jackson Square Aviation (JSA). Jackson Square Airvation Airbus A320neo/A321neo - Rendering, Airbus JSA is part of the Mitsubishi HC Capital Group, a global leasing company based in Japan and publicly listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. They have placed a firm order for 50 Airbus … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines introduces luggage fees, as well as other changes – yes, basic fares on the way

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Southwest Airlines has finally given in to the temptation of revenue - and from the 28th May 2025, will charge for luggage, ending the airline's "Bags Fly Free" tagline. The luggage changes in full: The airline will  offer two free checked bags to Rapid Rewards A-List Preferred Members and Customers traveling on Business Select fares Meanwhile, will be offered … [Read more...]

Great Western Railway to take on Class 175 trains

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It seems that a new home has finally been confirmed for the Alstom Class 175 Coradia 1000 trains - and they're heading to the Great Western Railway (GWR). Class 175/1 and a Class 175/1 in the rear - Image, Great Western Railway  GWR will take on the entire class, comprising of 26 trains. This is split into 10 two-car trains and 16 three-car trains. GWR currently have … [Read more...]