Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th March)

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It's the end of the week again. After a marathon drive back (4 and half hours stuck on the M1 is not my idea of fun), it's still Saturday (and the Saturday before Mother's Day in the UK), so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  After being stuck on the M1 in static traffic for one and a half hours, this was a Welcome Break - Newport Pagnell … [Read more...]

Air France sets out its Summer 2023 operations, as well as where its refurbished 777-300ER is going next…

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Air France is preparing for a busy summer, with some new destinations and frequency increases. Air France Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It seems a mixture of strong travel demand, along with restrictions being lifted will mean that Air France is planning operations at Summer 2019 levels. For the 2023 summer season (April … [Read more...]

UK Passport Issuing Delays ahead – Passport Office Strike Action Ahead

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It seems the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union is planning to take its workers who work for HM Passport Office on strike from 3 April to 5 May. This will impact over 1000 workers who are planning to take the five-week industrial action. It impacts passport offices in Durham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Newport, Peterborough and Southport, with the members … [Read more...]

SAS to expand European and International Operations

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SAS is adding capacity and new routes for the summer, as it attempts to resuscitate its network, as well as its fortunes. SAS Airbus A320neo at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Long Haul Additions Let us start with the Long Haul network. As already announced, SAS will start flights from Gothenburg and Aalborg to Newark, New York with an … [Read more...]

Emirates formally unveils its new livery for its fleet

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Emirates has unveiled an update to its livery to the public after it leaked online yesterday. In this latest design, the UAE flag on the Emirates tailfin is much more dynamic and flowing with a 3D-effect artwork, and the wingtips have been painted red with the Emirates logo in Arabic calligraphy “popping” out in reverse white. Passengers onboard … [Read more...]

easyJet to add Manchester – Istanbul to its network

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easyJet is trying a new destination for Summer 2023, with the airline planning to operate a Manchester to Istanbul service. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will be the first time the airline will operate to the Istanbul Airport in Turkey’s largest city, which becomes the 156th destination on easyJet’s … [Read more...]

China Airlines to add Taipei to Prague Service

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China Airlines is preparing to expand its European network, with a new route to start between Taipei and Prague. China Airlines Airbus A350-900 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Beginning 18th of July, China Airlines will operate two flights per week between Tapei and Prague, making the airline the only one to fly directly between Taiwan and the … [Read more...]

SAUDIA and Riyadh Air sign for up to 121 Boeing 787 aircraft

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Some big wins for The Boeing Company, with the manufacturer winning orders from both SAUDIA and the upcoming Riyadh Air. Let us start with the incumbent SAUDIA - which will grow its fleet by 49 Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline is set to purchase 39 Boeing 787s, with a further 10 options. The agreement will include both Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 787-10 models.  SAUDIA … [Read more...]

Viasat to increase equipment installs on Delta Air Lines

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Viasat is ploughing ahead with installs, with the announcement that its in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution will be installed on a total of more than 1,000 Delta Air Lines aircraft. Viasat's Wi-Fi to the seat on a Delta aircraft -Image, Delta/Viasat. The move confirms that Delta has selected Viasat IFC services for its widebody fleets, including all active … [Read more...]