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IndiGo and Bluebox Aviation Systems partner for A321XLR In-Flight Entertainment

10/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Blueview on IndiGo - Image Bluebox

For those flying on board IndiGo's Airbus A321XLRs, there's good news with the airline partnering with Bluebox Aviation Systems. IndiGo's In-Flight Entertainment, delivered with Bluebox's Blueview platform - Image, Bluebox Together, they plan to offer a next-generation digital in-flight experience. Powered by Blueview, Bluebox’s modular digital services platform, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow

09/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER on the hard stands at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER resting at London Heathrow Airport on the hard stands between Terminal 3 and 5, as it is prepared for the trip back to Hong Kong International Airport.  Cathay Pacific operates a fleet of 52 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its passenger widebody fleet. … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)

09/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a couple of people sitting in a plane

It’s time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard British Airways 296 in World Traveller Plus (the Premium Economy Cabin) 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 take you into … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th/9th November)

08/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Dandilion at the Liverpool Festival of Light

It's the weekend again, so it must be time for a news roundup. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Dandelion at the Liverpool Festival of Light Snapshots Some short-form writing from your author. There is one more snapshot, which should come out on Sunday. American Airlines 87 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in Main Cabin Extra … [Read more...]

Project Sunrise takes form: Qantas’s first Airbus A350-1000ULR rolls out of the Final Assembly Line

07/11/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Qantas Airbus A350-1000URL - Image, Qantas

Qantas has been working with its suppliers on "Project Sunrise" - its plan to connect long-distance destinations with just one flight for some time. Well, that dream has been given form, with the first Airbus A350-1000ULR (Ultra Long Range) rolling out of the Airbus Final Assembly line. All the key airframe components, including the forward, centre and rear fuselage … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus ties up with Tesco Ireland to allow Avios conversions 

07/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Aer Lignus and Tesco Ireland annouce a partnership - Image, Aer Lingus

In the dim and distant past, one could convert Tesco Clubcard points into Avios. That's in the past for the United Kingdom, but for those with Irish Clubcards, a new partnership has been announced. Aer Lingus and Tesco Ireland have unveiled a new partnership that offers AerClub members the opportunity to turn their Tesco Clubcard vouchers into Avios. Tesco Clubcard … [Read more...]

IAG Group select Starlink Connectivity

06/11/2025 by Kevincm

IAG Widebody Aircraft (BA Boeing 787, Iberia AA330, Aer Lingus A330 and LEVEL A330 - Images and Colage - Economy Class and Beyond

It's not just British Airways that is going to pick Starlink by SpaceX for its connectivity solution - most of the airlines under the International Airlines Group (IAG) are following too. IAG's order will cover a strategic investment in wi-fi connectivity for 500+ aircraft. It will cover connectivity on aircraft operated by Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL … [Read more...]

British Airways selects Starlink for inflight connectivity

06/11/2025 by Kevincm

British Airways Boeung 787-10 on final approch to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

British Airways is updating its In-Flight Connectivity solutions as part of a £7 billion transformation plan, with the carrier selecting SpaceX's Starlink connectivity solution. Starlink by SpaceX is a connectivity solution that operates in Low Earth Orbit, providing high-speed, low-latency connectivity and greater coverage. The airline will start its Starlink rollout … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont

05/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a building with green lights

It’s time for another Snapshot, looking at the stay experience at the Holiday Inn Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport.  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 take you into the experience, the … [Read more...]

London City Airport to charge for passenger drop-offs

05/11/2025 by Kevincm 1 Comment

London City Airport Dropoff - Image, London City Airport

London City Airport has long held out against charging for dropping off passengers at the East London Airport. Well, that's changing, with the airport planning to implement a drop-off charge. London City Airport will introduce a drop-off charge for all vehicles by the end of the year, bringing it into line with all other major UK airports, which already operate similar … [Read more...]

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