We’re past the period of enforced love, as days continue to get brighter. However, life continues at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
It’s been one of those weeks – Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich. Although I’m of the opinion Sandwell still doesn’t exist. It’s just a state of mind.
Routes and Networks
- Virgin Atlantic to suspend its operations to Pakistan – Redrawing the network map
- American Airlines to restart three routes from Dublin Airport – More Summer fun from Dublin Airport
- Norse Atlantic Airways to resume Orlando and Fort Lauderdale for 2022 from Gatwick – More options to Florida
- Etihad to launch a summer service to Lisbon – A summer service to the Portuguese capital.
Passenger Experience
- Lufthansa to roll out its “Green” fares to Europe and North Africa – Greenwashing at its most profitable.
- SkyTeam opens a new lounge at São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport – New choices for SkyTeam passengers
New Aircraft News
- Breaking down Air India’s “Letters of Intent” for Airbus and Boeing – 470 aircraft and a bunch of options in these letters of intent.
Business of Aviation
- Heathrow Airport passenger numbers edge upwards – Passengers up, Cargo heading downwards…
German Airports Strike Action
Ver.di has been busy calling out workers on strikes, with a major impact on Friday.
- Strike Action called by the Ver.di Union in Germany – Expect Airport Disruption
- Lufthansa Group cancels *ALL* flights through Frankfurt and Munich
Pretty pictures
Next Week
The second week of half-term is in full swing with other parts of the country taking children and loved ones on holiday. However, you will need to budget time -especially if you’re going through the ports.
We’re on the ground still as we’re sorting through more than a few things as we head into the first big trip of the year.
Until then, we’ll have our usual mix of news, views, thoughts and madness.
As usual, be safe and patient when you travel. And Happy Landings.
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