Economy Class & Beyond

Brussels Airlines adds extra capacity for the Summer Season

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Brussels Airlines is boosting its European Network by adding two Airbus A320s and working with CityJet to provide extra capacity during summer 2023. Brussels Airlines has signed a wet-lease agreement with CityJet for the summer season. From March 26th until October 28th 2023, two CRJ-900 aircraft will strengthen the Belgian flag carrier's fleet. The CRJ-900s will … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines selects Boeing 737-8 for fleet renewal

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Japan Airlines is sticking with Boeing for narrow-body aircraft, with the airline choosing the Boeing 737 MAX. The airline has selected the Boeing 737-8 variant of the MAX, with the airline agreeing to order 21 aircraft. The 737-8 will position JAL to strengthen its domestic and regional network as passenger traffic continues to return to pre-pandemic levels. JAL … [Read more...]

Lufthansa prepares its Airbus A380 deployments from Munich

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Lufthansa is preparing to re-introduce its Airbus A380 double-decker aircraft to its fleet. The A380s will be based out of Munich Airport, as a method of increasing premium traffic. Meanwhile, the two destinations that will gain Airbus A380 service will be New York-JFK and Boston Logan. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by LH424 from the … [Read more...]

Finnair signs for a further 750 tons Neste MY Sustainable Air fuel

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Finnair has been busy, as it purchases 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel in an effort to be more reduce emissions and become more sustainable. Finnair Airbus A320 at Helsinki Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. As airlines seek to race towards net-zero targets, Finniar is seeking to reduce the emissions it emits from flying. Thus, they aim to … [Read more...]

The early morning open road

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It’s about 5 am when I hit publish on this - meaning that I have abandoned the city of bus strikes - and instead on a coach out of Birmingham to my destination southwards. Again, I’m sometimes asked why I do the National Express Coach first thing in the morning, rather than other things. It boils down to cost, believe it or not. Heathrow hotel … [Read more...]

SAUDIA plans an expansion of 25 new destinations

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SAUDI seems to be in full strength after its recent order with Boeing - and is going after new customers with the airline planning to serve 25 new destinations. Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner departing London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes will be operated by SAUDIA and flyadeal. The new routes are in a convenient map below: The new … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares its inflight service offering for Ramadan

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With the month of Ramadan expected to begin this week (around 22nd March), Emirates is playing its inflight service part for those who are observing this time. Let us see what they are preparing. Iftar Meal Boxes honouring Bedouin heritage From 22 March, customers breaking their fast across all cabin classes to select Emirates destinations will receive … [Read more...]

UPDATED 21ST MARCH – Coming to Birmingham, Coventry or Wolverhampton from Monday? Good luck finding a bus

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UPDATED: 22ND MARCH 23:20 WITH THE LATEST SCHEDULE UPDATES  It seems that drivers who work for National Express Bus Coventry or National Express Bus West Midlands have rejected a pay deal, leading to indefinite strike action. Things that will be a rare site from Monday onwards - National Express West Midlands Buses operating - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]