August continues on its merry way, and it’s the end of another week. It’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
The Malt House at Canal Junction. Birmingham
Routes and networks
- Emirates to add a fourth daily service between Dubai and London Gatwick – With an Airbus A350
- American Airlines plans six new routes for Summer 2026 – With Central Europe being a focus
New Aircraft News
- Alaska Airlines rebrands, as it looks to long-haul travel – An Alaskan Swoosh for long-haul travel
- Cathay Pacific to order 14 Boeing 777-9 – Bringing the fleet to 35 orders
Passenger Experience
- Korean Air launches Premium Class on retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet – Whilst densifying Economy class
- These are not the droids you are looking for – ANA to withdraw its Star Wars “Droid” fleet – *Sad R2-D2 noise*
Trains
- Chiltern Railways signs for modern rolling stock – enter the Mark 5A – Full fleet of 13 to move from Transpennine Express and storage to the Chiltern Main Line
Pretty Pictures
Next Week
Things in the real world are busy for a summer… and are just getting busier. We’ll have headlines as we get them through the wire, along with a plan to escape for a bit.
For now, Happy Landings!
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