Economy Class & Beyond

SWISS unveils its new cabin product – Senses. HEY – Wait a second…

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SWISS International Air Lines has unveiled their new interior project - SWISS Senses.  SWISS Allegris Senses Business Class - Rendering, SWISS  HEY. I've seen this before... But in blue... Welcome to having an airline group with purchasing power. It is a variant of the Lufthansa Allegris product that is going to be rolling out.  Like the Lufthansa product, it … [Read more...]

ITA Airways to add a third daily flight between Rome and New York

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For those seeking more connections between Rome and New York, ITA Airways will be adding a third daily service between the two cities in June. Sunny days and busy people - Time Square, New York (And when I get an ITA Airways A330, I might replace the image) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The third daily service will operate from the 1st of June between … [Read more...]

Lufthansa signs for 15 Airbus A350 and seven Boeing 787-9

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Fresh after announcing Allegris (and yes, we're still working through that announcement), Lufthansa Group's shopping spree goes on, with 15 more Airbus A350s to be added to the fleet and seven Boeing 787-9. Lufthansa Group has signed an agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet by 10 Airbus A350-1000s and 5 Airbus A350-900s. This will mark the first time the airline is … [Read more...]

Finnair add Moomins to their Airbus A350 aircraft

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With Finnair turning 100 years old in November 2023, Moomin characters will be featured on the livery of two  Airbus A350 widebody aircraft for the year.   Welcome back to the sky, Moomins - Image, Finnair. The registration numbers of the aircraft are OH-LWP and OH-LWO. The Moomin aircraft will fly to various long-haul destinations in Finnair’s network, … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic formally joins SkyTeam

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Well, it has taken long enough, but Virgin Atlantic has finally joined the SkyTeam alliance. Congratulations! It's an alliance membership! The move makes Virgin Atlantic the first UK airline with SkyTeam membership, opening up the alliance’s transatlantic network and services to and from Heathrow and Manchester airports. For passengers, Virgin Atlantic … [Read more...]

Oman Air plans a busy summer 2023

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Oman Air has published some updates on its operations for Summer 2023, as it seeks to increase frequencies and add a destination to its network Oman Air Airbus A330 taxing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond There are four new routes that are joining the Oman Air Network. These include: Muscat to Chittagong, starting end of March, four times a … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus Regional to add Belfast – Isle of Man, Bristol – Cork

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Emerald Airlines - the operator of the Aer Lingus Regional services - has announced a new route out of Belfast City Airport to the Isle of Man, as well as a route from Cork - Bristol. The Belfast City - Isle of Man route will commence on 24th April, operating four times per week, increasing to six weekly for the peak Summer season. The Cork-Bristol service will … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways adds further UK to North America routes

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Norse Atlantic Airways is making a splash with four new routes announced out of its London Gatwick base to North America. Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways The airline will launch the following: London Gatwick to Washington, D.C. (IAD) will launch on 1st June operating up to six flights a week with return lead-in fares starting … [Read more...]

Airbus delivers its first A321neo to Egyptair

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Another day, another Airbus A321neo operator - with Egyptair being the latest carrier to take delivery of the type. The delivery to Egyptair marks the first airline in the African continent to be an operator of the Airbus A321. Inside the aircraft, Egyptair has specified a high comfort, two-class configuration with 16 Business class seats and 166 Economy class seats - … [Read more...]