Economy Class & Beyond
Boeing pulls in pre-Farnborough Orders
With next week being the Farnborough Air Show – Boeing is planning a much more muted presence than in previous years. However, the first sets of orders have arrived for the company. Time to dive in. Lessor Aviation Capital Group finalised an order for 35 737 MAX Boeing and Aviation...
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TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe)
BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) 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...
Traveling For Miles
Review: London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square
As I was considering how best to use an expiring Marriott Free Night Certificate without incurring any unnecessary costs (i.e. I was looking to book somewhere I could reach with relative ease from Los Angeles or London), I realised that the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square was one of the...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A330-200 arriving at London Heathrow
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Iberia Airbus A330-200 arriving at London Heathrow after the short hop from Madrid. Iberia operates a fleet of 14 Airbus A330-200 (the range-optimised version of the classic A330ceo aircraft) in its widebody fleet....
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13th July)
We’ve reached the end of another week, which has been spent too much on my knees and not at a console writing things that could be understood in the English Language. But it is Saturday evening again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond....
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TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – British Airways North or South Lounge?
North or South? Exploring both of the British Airways Club Lounges 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...
Economy Class & Beyond
SAS firms up codeshares with Air France and KLM
Ahead of Scandinavian Airlines joining SkyTeam on the 1st of September, the airline has been busy firming up codeshares with Air France-KLM Group. With the codeshare and interline between Air France, KLM and SAS agreed, they will come into force on the 1st of September when SAS joins the SkyTeam...
Economy Class & Beyond
The promise of LEO Inflight Connectivity – and its path to delivery
Low Earth Orbit (or LEO) Connectivity has been a topic that’s been growing in importance, as satellite providers prepare to offer it beyond the home – and in this case, in the air, as we’ve gone from ground to air testing, and as we head towards real-world deployments. How does...
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TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – Flixing over to London and to Heathrow
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 BA North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport...
Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2 to exercsie all remaining purchase rights on its A321neo order
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....
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Latest in Passenger Experience… In a Rush. To Aircraft Interiors Expo with British Airways
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 BA North and South lounges BA974 London Heathrow to Hamburg Airport (Club Europe) Into Hamburg,...
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Etihad expands its North American presence 
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...
Economy Class & Beyond
FlightPath 3D to offer Accessiblity Options
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 high-contrast displays, larger visuals,...
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Singapore Airlines and Gaurda Indonesia to start a Joint Venture
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...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 757-300 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 757-300 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it heads off to its next destination. United Airlines operates a fleet of 21 Boeing 757-300 in its single-alise fleet. They...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th July)
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/ ...