Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad to launch a summer service to Lisbon

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Etihad is expanding its summer options for passengers with a service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon. The new Abu Dhabi and Lisbon will start on 2 July 2023, in time for the summer holidays. Three flights a week will be offered to Lisbon, operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Planned timetable as per Etihad's site: EY063 DEPAR AUH 02:55 ARRIVE LIS 08:10 EY064 … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group cancels *ALL* flights through Frankfurt and Munich

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The Ver.di strike that is planned for tomorrow seems to have struck deep, with Lufthansa Group giving up for the day at its hubs in Frankfurt-am-Main and Munich, cancelling 1,300 flights. The Ver.di strike will call out public sector employees at the following airports on the 17th of February. It will impact the following airports as well (and their websites … [Read more...]

Breaking down Air India’s “Letters of Intent” for Airbus and Boeing

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There's been a lot of splashes made by Air India today as it signed itself for a major fleet renewal, with both Airbus and Boeing taking the spoils. But what have they signed up for? We have Letters of Intent - not Firm Orders Let us kick off with the terminology here first. Air India, Airbus and Boeing have had Letters of Intent (LoI)'s signed today. These … [Read more...]

American Airlines to restart three routes from Dublin Airport

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For American Airlines and oneworld travellers, there's good news as the airline plans to restart three routes out of Dublin Airport. American Airlines Boeing 787 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  American Airlines will restart three of its popular transatlantic routes this spring, bringing daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte and Chicago back for Irish … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to roll out its “Green” fares to Europe and North Africa

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If you feel the urge to pay towards Sustainable Air Fuels as an additional part of your ticket, Lufthansa is extending the rollout of its "Green" fares from the 15th of February.  Lufthansa Airbus A321 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is an extension of the trial that we covered in August last year, which involves a new fare option. An … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to suspend its operations to Pakistan

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Virgin Atlantic is making adjustments to its flying programme, with the airline axing its services to Pakistan later this year. Both the services from London to Heathrow and Lahore and Islamabad will cease. London and Lahore will operate until 1st May and between London and Islamabad until 9th July. The last booked flights are: LHR-LHE VS364 departs 30th April … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport passenger numbers edge upwards

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Heathrow Airport is reporting its passenger numbers - and its good news as people are choosing to travel, with numbers increasing. The airport handled over 5.4 million passengers travelling through Heathrow in January, the busiest start of the year since 2020, in a welcome sign that passengers are returning as they flow through the terminals. According to the numbers … [Read more...]