Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – Flixing over to London and to Heathrow

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Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line Exploring the latest in passenger experience… in a rush. Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into Hamburg, The IBIS Budget, Hamburg … [Read more...]

Jet2 to exercise all remaining purchase rights on its A321neo order

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It seems Jet2 has done well, and in its preliminary results, it has confirmed it has exercised its options with Airbus for further aircraft. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus.  The leisure airline has chosen to exercise the remaining 36 purchase rights of Airbus aircraft order originally announced in late 2021. The option was taken in June 2024. This means that … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Latest in Passenger Experience… In a Rush. To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways

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Exploring the Latest in Passenger Experience… In a Rush To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways Planning is Overrated. Other People’s Plans, Doubly So Flixing over to London and the joy of the Elizabeth Line British Airways North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into Hamburg, The IBIS Budget, Hamburg St … [Read more...]

Etihad expands its North American presence 

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It seems that North America is high on Etihad's agenda for the winter season, as it increases capacity. Boston to go daily Beginning 27 October, Etihad will increase its nonstop flight service between Boston and Abu Dhabi from four flights per week to once daily. The decision to increase Boston flights to daily is based on the route’s strong performance and comes just … [Read more...]

FlightPath 3D to offer Accessiblity Options

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With accessible travel being an ever-growing theme, FlightPath 3D has introduced its Accessibility Map. This simplified high-contrast display is designed for travellers with visual, motor, and/or cognitive impairments. This map extends the existing FlightPath3D offering, prioritizing accessibility while providing the key features passengers expect. It features … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia to Start a Joint Venture

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It seems the friendliness between Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines has expanded, with them receiving regulatory approval to commence their Commercial Joint Venture.   With this approval, the airlines will be able to deepen their strategic partnership on a wider range of commercial activities that will bring greater benefits to both airlines, as well as … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th July)

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Well, we've passed Independence Day (in more than a few ways, depending on where you are in the world) but it's still Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Birmingham has gone on a Bear Hunt. You can find out more at https://wildinart.co.uk/events/bear-hunt-birmingham/  AIX Deep Dives More from my notepad post-Aircraft Interiors Expo, … [Read more...]

West Midlands Trains proposes it serves Manchester in its latest plans

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It seems that West Midlands Trains (the franchised incumbent on the West Coast Main Line, operating commuter services out of London Euston), wants a stab at running its trains much further than they've been before - to Manchester.   West Midlands Trains Class 730 (In West Midlands Railways colours)  - Image, West Midlands Trains According to West Midlands Trains, the plans … [Read more...]