#Premium Economy

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Unboxing EVA Air B777 Premium Economy, Singapore to Taipei (SIN-TPE-SIN)

My virgin experience in EVA Air left me impressed. I was constantly reminiscing about the positive vibes of the flight. That said, the short haul sector from Taipei to Singapore didn’t feel like it was worth splurging on EVA Air’s Business Class.  Nearly a year later, the opportunity arose for me to experience EVA Air’s Premium Economy product. Like my previous flight, this trip was between…

[networkthoughts]

Air India begins refit of its legacy fleet

27 Airbus A320neos and 40 widebody Boeing planes to be refurbished in a phased manner          US$400m program to refit legacy aircraft with new seats, modern cabins, new livery GURUGRAM, 17 SEPTEMBER 2024: Air India, India’s leading global airline, today announced the commencement of its over US$400m refit programme for a phased revamp of 67 legacy aircraft in its fleet. This refit will lead…

[lyfeeonline]

Taking Flight: The Rise of GCC Airlines and their Global Impact

Once dominated by established names, the aviation landscape has witnessed a significant shift in recent decades. Among the most remarkable stories is the rise of airlines based in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. From humble beginnings, these carriers have soared to become major players, reshaping travel experiences and global connectivity. Early Birds and Strategic Expansion: The…

[munaeem]

Emirates NEW Premium Economy - What's it really like?

Emirates, the renowned airline known for its luxurious flying experience, has introduced a new addition to its cabin classes: Premium Economy. This eagerly anticipated new offering aims to provide passengers with enhanced comfort and an elevated travel experience. What can passengers expect from Emirates’ Premium Economy class? Emirates’ Premium Economy class offers a perfect balance between…

[thedesignair]

LOT Polish receives massive upgrades, makes for a competitive European product

On a recent flight through Warsaw to Chicago i was able to experience LOT Polish Airlines business class product, and I have to say, apart from a slightly dated cabin, the product was near excellence. There will be a review of that on my site soon, as well as a full video trip report on my recently updated YouTube channel (subscribe if you haven’t already so you can see when this report will go…

[whaleiumsharkspeare]

*Willy showing up unscathed after almost getting blown up and then almost drowning in chocolate*

Slugworth:

[thanatologie]

actually i wanna expand on this a little (i say, with no visible lead up):

emmrich, to a rook not from the mourn watch, literally says that all necromancers are mortalitasi, but not all mortalitasi are part of the mourn watch, when they ask him about it and the difference between them. he's absolutely happy to clarify because it's his mission to demystify necromancy and make it less scary to the people he's going to be working with, and it's his special interest. he'll info dump all day long about it.

what you gotta understand here is that the necropolis is this huge, functioning city of the dead, yes, that employs a lot of people. not just necromancers, they've got guards and groundskeepers and shop keepers and a slew of other folks that do different jobs, a lot of which don't require magic and that magic isn't in the skillset of the people working them. i imagine the ratio of mages to non-mages is very small, actually; it's just that the majority of the people we meet from the mourn watch and in the necropolis directly are mages.

basically: not every mourn watch member is a mage, there's other roles to fill and those undoubtedly outnumber the necromancers.

running that place has got to be expensive. like lucanis has a banter with emmrich where they talk about how it's probably the biggest money draw and driving force behind the nevarran economy, because i imagine you have to be able to afford to be buried there, you have to, like any burial ground, purchase your plot. who knows how big the necropolis actually is - it's got a bit of a tardis feel to it, maybe it's bigger on the inside and it's pulling a thing like hank pym's infinite mansion and just expands as needed - but i imagine real estate there comes at a premium. emmrich wasn't able to get his own parents buried there until he'd made full watcher, after all, and i imagine he had the disposable income to have them exhumed, moved, and re-interred in the gardens. with all the appropriate ritual around it.

so, the crux of it, tho, is that the mourn watch itself...i don't think you can say it's a political entity, in and of itself. there's one thing to be up to your ass in the machinations of the nobility, and there's another to be aware of who not to piss off, and what to be aware of to keep your organization functioning. knowing the court mortalitasi and their corpse whisperer are puppeting king markus around and not saying anything because it'll look bad on everyone involved in necromancy - an already villified art outside of their borders - even if they have nothing to do with it.

and the money thing: they need that noble gold to keep themselves going. it's just a fact of life, guys, it's shitty, but they have to take in money and donations from the nobility to pay people, for upkeep on the necropolis itself, to buy supplies they need, the list goes on, organizations like theirs don't run on a budget of five bucks and good will. rook was a casualty (if a member of the mourn watch) of a tough decision, because they pissed off nobles that donate much needed money. but i don't think it was so much as kicking them out forever and ever, actually, but more to get them out of sight, out of mind for a time until the heat was off of them and the next thing to piss off the gentry made them forget about it.

rook was always going to be able to come back home at some point, is what i'm saying, they're the crypt baby. they just had to be removed from sight for a little while so the heat could die down.

i have, like, a whole other thing about the circles in nevarra - how sure i'm willing to bet money the smaller circles in bumfuck nowhere were as shitty as elsewhere to a degree (though to me - the way i've read it - it seems the mages elsewhere freaked out during the rebellions because they were afraid the people of the villages and such were going to come for them, not that they were necessarily directly involved but that's a whole ass thing if you side with the templars over the mages in dai, which is also an entire other thing). and how if the mourn watch were a purely political entity someone like emmrich - an orphan, from a poor background, taken in as a ward of the mourn watch itself - would probably never have ended up where he is, with actual status and wealth, because he is of a common origin and didn't have a dime to his name starting out.

point is: tacitly keeping your mouth shut about the king being undead to keep hundreds of people employed and not embarrass your whole ass country on a world stage isn't great (i'm american, ask me how that feels right now lmao), but it's a necessary evil when you're essentially a publicly funded university and funeral home if you want to stay a publicly funded university and funeral home.

[mindonmymoneyandmoneyonmymind]

Do you know what is romantic?

Security!

[cinematicnomad]

keep your fingers crossed for me: i fly home tomorrow night and i put a bid in for an upgrade to business class on my frankfurt–dc flight and i'm currently 5th on the upgrade list so 🤞🤞🤞 i'm hoping i get a v relaxing flight home

[wavesoutbeingtossed]

I made a very responsible choice today

[crimeronan]

my fave thing about the neopets economy post is how many people in the notes are naming their own mmos with severely broken economies. here's to hoping all the devs of your fave games get wind of how successfully TNT has revitalized the site by killing the economy & implement similar measures in their own shit 🙏🕯️🙏

[happigreens]

Fair Trade

By going beyond accreditation practices, consumers and companies can reach those at the bottom of the global social production ladder. Nonetheless, these efforts require purchasers to take personal responsibility for their impact, rather than relying solely on certifications. Simply by being more thoughtful and ethical in our sourcing practices, we have a huge opportunity to create brighter futures for all people and their families throughout the supply chain.

https://borgenproject.org/fair-trade-product-markets/

Despite many well-intentioned consumer attitudes, fair trade product markets frequently feature marketing strategies that conjure up imperialistic images [...]

[...] In products marked as fair trade, the certification might only apply to the product’s raw materials, rather than the full process of production. [...] A 2014 study theorizes that these practices are somewhat effective, “although on a comparatively modest scale relative to the size of national economies"

Social Media conversations about Fair Trade Practices:

[From user seriousxdelirium] - Like almost all other labels for coffee, it's absolutely useless. It only applies to growers large enough to afford the fees, and is not regulated well enough to make meaningful impact on the industry. If you really care about this sort of thing, do some research and develop an understanding of what you think a fair price is for farmers, and ask roasters what they paid for that coffee. Most good roasters are willing to be transparent about that sort of thing, and even publish transparency reports where you get a breakdown of the entire transaction.

From user Ramakrishna Surathu:

[...] Here are some reasons why fair trade may not always be as fair as it seems [...]

1. Market Access and Power Imbalances: Fair trade initiatives often focus on small-scale producers in developing countries, who may face challenges in accessing global markets and negotiating fair prices. Power imbalances within supply chains, influenced by factors such as geography, politics, and market dynamics, can limit the ability of producers to fully benefit from fair trade practices.

2. Certification Costs and Barriers: Obtaining fair trade certification can be costly and time-consuming for producers, particularly small-scale farmers and artisans with limited resources. Certification fees, auditing expenses, and compliance with standards may pose financial barriers and administrative burdens, leading some producers to forego certification altogether.

3. Limited Impact on Poverty Alleviation: While fair trade aims to reduce poverty and improve livelihoods, its impact may be limited by systemic barriers and structural inequalities. Addressing poverty requires broader social, economic, and political interventions beyond the scope of fair trade alone, such as access to education, healthcare, land rights, and infrastructure.

4. Market Volatility and Price Instability: Fair trade prices are often based on predetermined minimums, which may not fully reflect fluctuations in global market prices. Producers may be exposed to market volatility and fluctuations in demand, which can impact their income and livelihoods, particularly in commodity markets subject to price instability.

5. Complexity of Supply Chains: Fair trade supply chains can be complex and challenging to navigate, especially in regions with limited infrastructure and logistical challenges. Ensuring compliance with fair trade standards, maintaining transparency, and traceability throughout the supply chain can require significant investment in monitoring and management systems.

[...] Some manufacturers also use tricks. For example, some products do not explain exactly which part of a product was produced fairly. Another trick is to increase the percentage of "fair" ingredients by subtracting out the water content. The credibility is of course "fair watered".

[...] The statement here should not be that fair trade is useless, but one should always question things or understand them better and not just be blindly guided by seals in the purchase decision. Since this works so well, manufacturers like to use such seals or make one up themselves.

[...] rather than cutting out the middle man, and offering farmers a more direct compensation for their work, Fair Trade still facilitates a level of bureaucracy that supports an uneven distribution of revenue.

[...] The price point that separates Fair Trade produce from the rest of the market is often significant enough that lower-income households cannot afford to budget for it. This means that Fair Trade cannot reach mass markets in a way that would really effect wide-scale change, and instead serves as a token gesture to alleviate the guilt of middle-class consumers.

[...] [premium pricing coffee] is a worthy move if the coffee is of a high quality, but if it is not of sufficient quality to merit this price tag, then it risks turning consumers away from Fair Trade produce, and further impeding its reach to mass markets [...]

Fair Trade is a concept worth embracing, but first it must prioritize effective and transparent processes of production and distribution. What Fair Trade aims to achieve is admirable, but what it could potentially achieve is far greater [...]

[barid-bel-medar]

It's very disconcerting going from semi-warm weather (the unusually warm [it seemed]) December in NYC, to hot weather in January in Sydney (I was down there about a month) to freezing weather when I came back to NYC (this winter is the first time in ages we've gotten actual snow accumulations; we've had about six inches in a week when we didn't have six inches for the better part of three years worth of winters)

[airlinescityofficeguide]

British Airways Premium Economy Upgrade Your Travel Experience

The Premium Economy British Airways experience offers travelers a perfect balance between affordability and comfort, making long-haul journeys more enjoyable. Also known as World Traveller Plus, this cabin class provides passengers with extra space, enhanced amenities, and superior service compared to standard economy. Choosing Premium Economy British Airways means enjoying wider seats with additional legroom, greater seat recline, and adjustable headrests for a more comfortable flight. With fewer seats in the cabin, passengers can experience a more peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, ideal for both leisure and business travelers. One of the key benefits of Premium Economy British Airways is the enhanced dining experience, featuring a carefully curated menu with a selection of delicious meals and complimentary beverages. Passengers also receive a personal entertainment system with a larger screen, noise-reducing headphones, and a generous baggage allowance, making their journey even more convenient. Additionally, priority boarding allows travelers to settle into their seats with ease.

[thedesignair]

JAL launches new A350-1000 cabin interiors, but do they miss the mark?

JAL has set the scene for its new flagship product which will start flying on the prestigious service between Tokyo and New York later this year. It’s been almost 20 years since the carrier last launched a flagship international product, and the new cabins reflect the recent regional cabins that have already started flying over the past few years. The new A350-1000 which is the larger version of…