Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 taxiing at Geneva Airport

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 (in old colours) taxiing at Geneva Airport after completing the hop from its home base of Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A319 aircraft. The airline also uses the Airbus A320 on short-haul routes and is awaiting its first Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th February)

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Let's try and steer this blog back onto some sort of publishing schedule, as it is Saturday evening and might have a canned Gin and Tonic in hand as I edit this. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Violet Skies- Corporation Street, Birmingham. Passenger Experience Cathay Pacific reopens “The Deck” at Hong Kong, with further … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast start testing of their new Class 805 trains

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In brighter days past - Avanti West Coast promised new trains as part of its franchise commitment. Well, it seems the company is taking steps forward, with the first of the new trains now commencing mainline testing according to its owners, FirstGroup. Avanti West Coast Hitachi Class 805 train on test at Preston Station - Image, FirstGroup.  The train that … [Read more...]

Ryanair adds routes for five of its UK Bases

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For those thinking of summer sun, Ryanair is rolling out a bunch of routes out of five of its UK Bases. Let's go through what's being offered at each airport, as things vary. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 taking off - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways reopens its Paris Charles de Gaulle Premium Lounge

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In a sign that things are returning to some sense of normality, with Qatar Airways is reopening its Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This is to complement the airline’s triple daily flights to Doha. It is available for Premium passengers (First and Business Class passengers) and eligible oneworld alliance partners. The … [Read more...]

LATAM to add Orlando to Bogotá

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The LATAM and Delta Air Lines Joint Venture continues to bear fruit, as LATAM Columbia prepares to start a new route between Orlando and Bogotá. The new route will operate from the 1st of July 2023, offing passengers a new route to Colombia, as well as onward connectivity in South America. It will mark the second route between the United States and the Colombian markets … [Read more...]

British Airways and Airlink South Africa sign a codeshare agreement

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British Airways have found a new partner in South Africa, with the airline announcing a codeshare with Airlink. British Airways and Airlink, flying together - Image, British Airways The codeshare will allow British Airways passengers to access 18 destinations in Southern Africa with Airlink. Airlink has bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in … [Read more...]

Star Alliance to add paid access option for its Amsterdam lounge

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Star Alliance is expanding its "paid access" options, with it offering this to customers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This will allow access to the Star Alliance-branded lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol. The access will be available for Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a fee. That fee is €50 for up to three … [Read more...]

KLM plans service increase to Greater China Area

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It seems airlines' fascination with the Greater China area continues, as KLM is planning to increase services out of its Amsterdam hub to three of the destinations in the Greater China area. KLM Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The timetable changes will go into effect for the summer timetable. Again this is in … [Read more...]