Economy Class & Beyond

REVIEW 2023: Thinner seats, more passengers and more aircraft

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Time to dive into the headlines of the year, as well as trends. Welcome to part one of Review 2023.  Part 1: Thinner seats, more passengers and more aircraft Part 2: Some Passenger Experience Thoughts about the year Part 3: My Year in Numbers New aircraft orders continue to flow It's been a busy year, with ATR Aircraft, Airbus, Boeing and Embraer all seeing … [Read more...]

First A321neo delivered from Airbus’s new Toulouse Production Line

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Airbus has been increasing the single-aisle output of its A320 family. The OEM has delivered its first aircraft from its newest A320 Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Toulouse - an Airbus A321neo. This Airbus A321neo is for Pegasus Airlines, a low-cost carrier based out of Türkiye. Pegasus Airlines' current Airbus fleet numbers at 93 aircraft, including 6 A320ceo, 46 … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond

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Well, it's that time of year - as the 25th December rolls around  - or Christmas Day for a lot of people. For those of you on the front lines who are working today (be it an early, middle or late shift - on the ground, in the air or anywhere else), thank you - I hope you had some joy today. For those of you who have travelled - be it near, middle or far, I hope you've … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – SWISS Airbus A330-300 taking off from Zurich Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 taking off from Zurich Airport, as it heads off to an international destination. SWISS operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-300 aircraft in its long-haul fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A340-300 and Boeing 777-300ER in its … [Read more...]

LATAM to add a further five Boeing 787 aircraft

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It seems Boeing is getting in on the end-of-year ordering shenanigans, with LATAM Group planning to order additional Boeing 787 aircraft. LATAM Group will sign for an additional five Boeing 787 Dreamliner family aircraft. Combined with existing delivered (both in production and delivered) LATAM Group will operate a total of  46 Boeing 787 airplanes, making the carrier … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd December)

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As we close in on the festive week, it's time to take stock, look back and digest the world in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Selfridges, Birmingham. The Disco balls add a look.  Trip report - Older, Yes. Wiser? No. It's time for a new trip report, with two segments this week. Look out for a few more segments next week. A Day Trip to Switzerland with British … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic adds capacity to holiday routes

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Longhaul leisure traffic continues to be an important part of the Virgin Atlantic traffic mix, with the airline looking to boost capacity to winter sun destinations in 2024.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Those looking to escape the British winter will be pleased to learn that the airline’s recently launched seasonal routes to Dubai and … [Read more...]