Economy Class & Beyond

Iberia lauches “Avios only” flights

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It seems that Iberia has taken a leaf out of the British Airways book and is launching its own "Avios only" flights. Iberia has launched its "Iberia Plus Flight". This is an exclusive initiative for Iberia Plus customers, who will be able to book their plane tickets by redeeming Avios. You will not be able to buy revenue tickets on these flights. For these flights, … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines signs for Neste Sustainable Air Fuels

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has signed an agreement with Neste to purchase 1,000 tonnes of neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel as it seeks to reduce its footprint. Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The agreement will cover SIA Group's airlines - Singapore Airlines and Scoot. The Sustainable Air Fuel (SAF) is produced at Neste’s … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines to expand its Embraer E2 fleet

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LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its Embraer operation, with the airline to lease additional aircraft. LOT Polish Airlines will lease three new E195-E2s from Azorra. The first jet will arrive by the end of July this year, with all aircraft deliveries completed in Q3 2024. They will be configured in a 136-seater configuration, in a 2-2 layout through the aircraft … [Read more...]

Emirates expands its Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 refit programme

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In passenger experience news, there's some excellent news as Emirates plans to expand its nose-to-refit programme.  The original plan called for 120 aircraft - 67 A380s and 53 777s to undergo full refurbishment. This is now expanded to an additional 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft This brings the retrofit programme to 191 aircraft. With the Boeing 777 fleet … [Read more...]

More UK Rail Strikes ahead this week

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For those of you who are depending on the train to get you from A to B in the United Kingdom, allow extra time or make new plans, as the ASLEF union continues to take its members out on strike. As with the  last few strikes, ASLEF will take its members out in different groups and on different dates, affecting train operating companies differently Tuesday 7 May: c2c, … [Read more...]

Etihad adds five further interline partners

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It seems Etihad Airways is still interested in making friends, with the airline adding five new airline interline partners. Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with: Kam Air of Afghanistan SKY express of Greece Rex Airlines of Australia Jeju Air of Korea Myanmar Airways International The interline agreements give customers of … [Read more...]