Economy Class & Beyond

Aer Lingus takes delivery of its first A320neo, takes it out for flight

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Aer Lingus has become the latest airline to formally take delivery of an Airbus A320neo - the first of this type for the airline. This is the first of two new Airbus A320neo aircraft that Aer Lingus has leased from CDB Aviation, with the second aircraft also joining the fleet this week. EI-NSA - named Saint Thomas - entered service today on the 28th of September … [Read more...]

British Airways and Qatar Airways expand their partnership

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British Airways and Qatar Airways have announced the next stage of their partnership to offer further connectivity to its passengers. All together now - Image, British Airways The airlines have added 42 new countries to their shared network, including Italy, the Maldives, Norway, Singapore, and Sweden, giving passengers enhanced access between destinations in … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam

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In a move that has been widely expected for... well... years, Virgin Atlantic is to join one of the major airline alliances - SkyTeam. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Virgin Atlantic will join SkyTeam in early 2023. An official induction date has yet to be announced. Virgin Atlantic will become SkyTeam’s … [Read more...]

Delta prepares for a busy European Summer 2023

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Delta Air Lines is preparing for a busy Summer 2023, with the airline planning to increase capacity and add new routes to the network. Delta Airbus A330-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Capacity will increase across the transatlantic network by 8%, with additional flights including London-Heathrow, Paris, Geneva, Stuttgart and … [Read more...]

Doncaster-Sheffield Airport to close

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It seems that the review into the vitality of Doncaster Sheffield Airport has concluded. And sadly, it is not good news for the facility. Twilight times - Image, Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The Peel Group announces that the Strategic Review at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has ended. Regretfully, no tangible proposals have been received regarding the ownership of … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th September)

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It's that time of the week when we look back at some of our coverage, post some links and pretend the world is a happy place. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's Pride weekend in Birmingham. And even The Bull is Fabulous.  TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points To prove I can publish constant content more than a few times a week, here's … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to add flights to/from Hong Kong

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With Hong Kong planning to abandon Hotel Quarantines (under a 0+3 system), Cathay Pacific is noticing an upswing in bookings.  Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  With the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate travel to Hong Kong, the airline has welcomed the decision to remove the hotel quarantine arrangement … [Read more...]

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