Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O’Hare
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O’Hare International Airport as it completes the long journey from Doha. Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 57 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its widebody...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th July)
If there’s rain, sunshine and lots of kids about, it must be the summer holiday season in England at least. But it’s still Saturday, with the world going around as usual. Time for Last Week at Econoy Class and Beyond. I’m not in Kansas any more. Worse. I’m in Solihull –...
Economy Class & Beyond
Alaska Airlines selects further seats from Recro Aircraft Seating for its cabin retrofit
With Alaska Airlines planning to retrofit its fleet, they have turned to Recro Aircraft Seating to supply seats to go into the aircraft. Alaska Airlines will retrofit their Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft with the R2 economy class seat and R5 business class seat. This will include 79 aircraft...
Economy Class & Beyond
DEEP DIVE: The A321XLR interior demonstrator – glimpses of a near future 
With the Airbus A321XLR (the extra long-range version of the A321neo) coming along very shortly, Airbus showed off a cabin demonstrator of the possibilities of the type at Aircraft Interiors Expo. As the A321XLR clears a major certification hurdle, what can we look forward to seeing aboard? The A321XLR demostrator...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airbus receives EASA type authorisation for the A321XLR
Some big news as we head into the run-up to Farnborough, with Airbus receiving Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the Airbus A321XLR. Florian Guillermet, Executive Director of EASA handing over the Type Certificate for the Airbus A321XLR to Isabelle Bloy, Airbus A321XLR Chief Engineer. Photo:...
Economy Class & Beyond
Examining MAYA by Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics – the next step forward in seating?
If there was one seat that brought the “wow” factor at Aircraft Interiors Expo this year, it was the Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics MAYA concept. Now that the show is long over and I’ve had time to think – what does it bring to the table that will really...
Traveling For Miles
New Singapore Airlines Spontaneous escapes deals are live (for August 2024 travel)
It's the middle of the month and that means that Singapore Airlines has published its latest set of KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes deals. As usual, the airline is offering KrisFlyer members 30% off award bookings on select routes (in its Economy, Premium Economy, and Business class cabins) and as usual, the...
Economy Class & Beyond
ITA Airways kicks off its status match programme
It seems that Status Matches are running rife at the moment, with ITA Airways being the next to offer a match. ITA Airways is targeting international frequent flyers with this match, with the offer open to those who hold addresses outside Italy. 19 airlines have been targeted with the status match. ...
Traveling For Miles
This card’s amazing welcome bonus recently got even better (and I’m shocked)
Most miles and points credit cards are currently offering some kind of welcome bonus, but one card in particular has offered a great welcome bonus for some time and more than a little surprisingly, that welcome bonus has recently been made even better.  The post This card’s amazing welcome bonus recently...
Traveling For Miles
Remember to be patient when redeeming these two Hyatt Milestone Awards
At the beginning of the year, we a saw Hyatt push through a few changes to the World of Hyatt program and most of these centered around its Milestone Rewards. Mostly, the news was positive (even if not all the changes went far enough) and two of the changes that...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: Exploring Passenger Innovation in a rush – Into Hamburg and The Ibis Budget, St Pauli
Into Germany The IBIS Budget, Hamburg St Pauli/Repherbahn 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 (Club Europe) Into...
Traveling For Miles
Review: Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill (Regency Suite)
The Churchill is one of two Hyatt Regency Properties in London and for some considerable time it stood out as the best Hyatt option in the city. The addition of the Great Scotland Yard hotel to Hyatt's portfolio in 2019 made the title of 'best Hyatt in London' a lot harder...
Traveling For Miles
Save at select Mandarin Oriental properties in the US, Europe, and Asia [Targeted]
Amex has brought back an offer that we last saw back in February (it expired at the end of May) and which gives targeted Amex cardholders the opportunity to save on their next stay at select Mandarin Oriental properties around the world. The post Save at select Mandarin Oriental properties in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Recaro shows off the R Sphere – A seat with sustainable materials, as well as a glimpse of the future?
At Aircraft Interiors Expo 2024, Recaro Aircraft Seating showed off their Crystal Cabin Award nominated seat – R Sphere.  Let’s take a look, as there is a lot here to digest – and consider for the future of seating. Sustainability is a big thing in aviation as the industry seeks to...
{Tech} for Travel
6 Best Apple Devices in the Amazon Prime Day Sale for Travellers
The first Amazon Prime Day Sale of 2024 has started, and as always, there are some fantastic savings to be made on travel gadgets, luggage of all sizes, and accessories. The post 6 Best Apple Devices in the Amazon Prime Day Sale for Travellers appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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...