Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th March)

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We've come to the end of March. As the clocks prepare to jump forward (well, at least in Europe and the UK), it's time to look back on a slightly less than busy week at Economy Class and Beyond. Cherry Blossoms - somewhere near my home in Birmingham  Routes and Networks Emirates to expand refitted Boeing 777-300ER operations - eight new destinations on the cards … [Read more...]

Cathay Group to boost connectivity to Mainland China

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The Cathay Group is scaling up services to Mainland China this summer, with an enhanced schedule providing close to 300 return flights per week during the peak period. Both Cathay Pacific and HK Express prepare for the busy summer season - Imge, The Cathay Group. The group (covering Cathay Pacific and HK Express) is focusing on on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia received the green light to launch

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In good news for Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia, both airlines have received the final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic working together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia. With this move, it officially signals the green light for the launch of … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic unveiles its new Clubhouse at Los Angeles International Airport

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Virgin Atlantic continues its passenger experience investments, with the airline unveiling its new Clubhouse lounge at Los Angeles International Airport.  The lounge has been designed with wellness in mind, the lounge offers exclusive amenities, spaces and experiences tailored to enhance the preflight experience for eligible customers1. The Clubhouse, located in the Tom … [Read more...]

Star Alliance and ÖBB signs for Air+Rail Connectivity in Austria

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Star Alliance has signed up another train operator to help extend its reach, with Austrian national operator ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen/Austrian Federal Railways) joining as an intermodal partner. This partnership allows customers of ÖBB and Star Alliance member airlines to seamlessly begin or conclude their long-distance journey on ÖBB’s eco-friendly Railjet trains, … [Read more...]

London City Airport welcomes its largest aircraft yet – The Embraer E195-E2 by Helvetic Airways

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London City Airport has welcomed the Embraer E195-E2 operated by Helvetic Airways - marking it the largest currently operating aircraft to operate to the airport. Welcoming the Helvetic Airways Embraer E195-E2 at London City Airport - Image, London City Airport. The flight was operated by Helvetic Airways on behalf of SWISS International Air Lines. In doing so,  … [Read more...]

Emirates to expand refitted Boeing 777-300ER operations

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It seems the refit programme to upgrade the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 continues apace at Emirates, with the airline adding further destinations for its refitted fleet. Eight new destinations are on the list. They include Lisbon, Dublin, Hong Kong, Male, Kolkata, Colombo, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Let's look at the deployments and dates. Lisbon - From 1 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Chicago O’Hare International

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International during a wet Sunday afternoon Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 57 Boeing 777-300ER in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300,  Airbus A350-900, Airbus … [Read more...]