Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th May)

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We're into the first of the Bank holiday weekends of May in the United Kingdom. But it's Saturday, and I'm at a friend's wedding (so this is coming to you from a Motorway service on the way home, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. May the Forth Be With You - ANA's BB-8 Jet. Something to celebrate this Jedi Holiday with. TRIP REPORT: Surprise … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines to restart its Tampa to Amsterdam service

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There's going to be more choice out of Tampa to Europe, with Delta Air Lines planning to relaunch a route between Tampa, Florida to Amsterdam. Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The route will relaunch for the winter season, starting on 26th October 2024  This route strengthens the airline’s Florida-Europe network, complementing the … [Read more...]

Emirates and Bulgari announces new Amenity Kits

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For those travelling in Emirates First and Business Class, there's good news as the airline refreshes its Bulgari amenities kits for the summer season. The new range features a selection of 8 collectable bags across First and Business Class in a range of colours and fabrics, with an array of travel-friendly amenities inside, featuring Bulgari fragrances, including the … [Read more...]

Birmingham Airport puts out a warning for the weekend

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We're fast entering the first May Bank Holiday Weekend in England, and people are using it as a chance to get away. However, it seems Birmingham Airport has had... less than a good time of it in the run-up to it. The airport is being reconstructed to allow new security scanners to be in place, and there have been more than a few technical hitches that have meant people … [Read more...]

Embraer delivers its 1,800 E-Jet to Azorra and Royal Jordanian

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The Embraer E-Jet programme continues to deliver, with the airframer hitting a new milestone - with the 1,800 products E-Jet delivered. The new aircraft - an E190-E2- is owned by Azorra and has been leased to Royal Jordanian Airlines at Embraer's facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. Today’s delivery is the third E2 for the airline which currently also operates … [Read more...]

Singaporean lessor “Avation” signs for 10 ATR72-600

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Singaporean lessor "Avation" has gotten its chequebook out, with them signing for further ATR Aircraft. The lessor has signed a firm order for 10 ATR 72-600 with Avation PLC. The agreement is further complemented by 24 purchase rights, extending until 2034. Deliveries for the 10 aircraft are scheduled between 2025 and 2028, This order marks another … [Read more...]