It's time to Metal out in Birmingham as Black Sabbath and friends are in town for their final gig. But it's also Saturday night, so it's also time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Among one of many headliners in Birmingham this weekend - The Black Sabbath Mural, Navigation Street, Birmingham. Mural by Mr Murals. New Aircraft News Qantas takes delivery of … [Read more...]
Malaysia Airlines Group to add an 20 extra Airbus A330neos to its fleet
Dropping early on a Saturday morning, Malaysia Aviation Group has ordered 20 more Airbus A330neo widebodies. Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 more A330-900 aircraft. This new order will double Malaysia Airlines’ future A330neo fleet to 40 aircraft. Malaysia Airlines … [Read more...]
West Coast Open Access Rail requests… denied!
At Economy Class and Beyond, we have covered the emergence of new Open Access Operators who wish to operate new services on the West Coast Mainline. It seems these are in vain, with the Office of Rail and Road concluding there is not enough capacity to let these operations commence. There were three companies in the mix to launch services. They were: Virgin … [Read more...]
Air France-KLM Group to take a majority ownership in SAS Group
Airline consolidation continues to be a thing in Europe, this time with Air France-KLM Group moving to become the majority owner in Scandinavian Airlines System Group (SAS). Air France-KLM Group currently holds a 19.9% stake in the Scandinavian carrier, which it acquired a stake in. Since the summer of 2024, commercial cooperation between SAS, Air France and … [Read more...]
Air Algérie signs for 16 ATR72-600 aircraft
It seems negotiations from beyond the Paris Air Show are paying off with Air Algérie signing for new aircraft from ATR. Air Algerie Domestic Airline ATR72-600 - Rendering, ATR Air Algérie has placed a firm order for 16 brand new ATR 72-600 aircraft, reaffirming a trusted relationship that spans over two decades. This acquisition also includes an ATR 72-600 full-flight … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines to launch services to London Stansted
Turkish Airlines is adding a new route to its network, serving London Stansted Airport. The carrier will add 14 weekly flights a week between Istanbul Airport and Stansted, providing connectivity to North East London, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and beyond, whilst providing feed to Turkish Airlines' global hub. With the addition of London Stansted, Turkish Airlines … [Read more...]
“Velvet Trains” rolls out – Private High Speed Competition in France
Something... different was unveiled by Alstom in France. A train rollout is normally nothing out of the ordinary. But it seems the first of Proxima (a private entity which wishes to operate high-speed trains on the French Rail network) has unveiled its first train... and its branding. And it's called Velvet Trains. Velvet Trains Avelia Horizon - Image, … [Read more...]
Etihad Airways adds seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland and Salalah, Oman
Etihad Airways continues to expand its network, this time adding seasonal flights to Krakow, Poland and Salalah, Oman. Etihad Airbus A321LR - Image, Etihad Kraków will be Etihad's second destination in Poland (with Warsaw currently being served), operating three times a week between 15th June and 5th September 2026. Planned operations are as follows: EY163 DEPART AUH … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Airlines sign for up to 55 Embraer E2 EJets
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been shopping... and has signed with Embraer to add up to 55 aircraft. The agreement will cover SAS acquiring 45 Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 10 aircraft. This is the largest SAS jet order direct from a manufacturer since 1996. This purchase will help support SAS’s long-term fleet renewal strategy … [Read more...]
Emirates expands its Premium Economy/Retrofitted Aircraft rollout, with further route expansions
With Emirates continuing its retrofitted aircraft rollout (which has involved the installation of premium economy seats, new business products, as well as refreshing First and business class), more seating capacity is being released. Emirates’ latest schedule enhancements, all effective from 26 October, include: Ramping up operations to Milan with the addition of a … [Read more...]
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