Singapore Airlines to launch Western Sydney Airport International Service

Supporting the launch of commercial services at Western Sydney  (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport, Singapore Airlines will launch a daily service in November 2026. The new service will commence on 23rd November 2026, using its Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, which features 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class. Planned operations over the first two seasons…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/27/singapore-airlines-to-launch-western-sydney-airport-international-service/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Qatar Airways sets out its operations for the next few weeks

As we head into the Spring Break/Easter Holiday period, Qatar Airways is attempting to stabilise its operations, with the airline publishing its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The latest update, valid until 15 April 2026, provides additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network. The airline is planning to operate…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/26/qatar-airways-sets-out-its-operations-for-the-next-few-weeks/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Finnair orders Embraer E195-E2 for fleet renewal, and scouts for further Airbus aircraft

Finnair has been out shopping and has once again turned to Embraer for its "regional" jet fleet, signing for the E195-E2, as well as scouting out additional Airbus aircraft. Finnair Embraer E195-E2 - Image, Embraer The agreement calls for up to 46 E195-E2 aircraft, comprising 18 firm orders, 16 options, and 12 purchase rights. The E195-E2 will replace Finnair’s older aircraft,…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/25/finnair-orders-embraer-e195-e2-for-fleet-renewal-and-scouts-for-further-airbus-aircraft/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

UK Passport prices to rise... again

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/24/uk-passport-prices-to-rise-again/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

easyJet selects Mirus Kestral seat for new aircraft

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/23/easyjet-selects-mirus-kestral-seat-for-new-aircraft/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

easyJet teams up with Greggs for its Newcastle Airport base opening

easyJet is celebrating its Newcastle Airport base opening, with a team-up with the Geordie institution Greggs to take sausage rolls to the air as they launch limited-edition Sausage Roll dipping sauces. The weird and wonderful flavours, inspired by new easyJet holiday destinations, include a spin on the French classic Tarte Tatin, an original twist on the much-loved Spanish Sangria, as well as a…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/23/easyjet-teams-up-with-greggs-for-its-newcastle-airport-base-opening/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Airplane Art – Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER (new colours) arriving at Chicago O’Hare

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. Today, we have a Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER in the company's new house colours as it is on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Korean Air operates a fleet of 28 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A350-900, Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8I, Boeing 777F,…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/22/airplane-art-korean-air-boeing-777-300er-new-colours-arriving-at-chicago-ohare/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st March)

We've reached the end of a week, as the world spins and some of us ponder what other level of chaos will happen next. And that's just staring into my mug of coffee. However, it is Saturday, I'm in a different time zone, and it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Take a wild guess where I am at the moment.

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/21/last-week-at-economy-class-and-beyond-21st-march-2/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

ITA Airways prepares to sunset Volare and switch to Miles & More

For those of you clinging on to your ITA Airways Volare frequent flyer programme, change is afoot, as the airline moves to be a fully integrated member of Miles and More. From the 1st April 2026, ITA Airways will join Miles & More (the loyalty programme of the Lufthansa Group) as a fully integrated partner with a progressive integration of the user experience that will be consolidated throughout the month…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/21/ita-airways-prepares-to-sunset-volare-and-switch-to-miles-more/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social

AerCap submits further order for 100 new Airbus A321neo aircraft… with Frontier set to benift

Earlier this week, AerCap (one of the big aviation lessors) firmed up an order for 100 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, having exercised some options in the process to make up the number. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028 and continue through 2034. The order will be broken down as 23 A320neo and 77 A321neo aircraft. Supporting this will be an additional lease…

https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2026/03/20/aercap-submits-further-order-for-100-new-airbus-a321neo-aircraft-with-frontier-set-to-benift/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=jetpack_social