Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

SWISS plans its Shanghai return

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Airlines are continuing to monitor China carefully, with SWISS International Air Lines planning its service to Shanghai. SWISS Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The move is a result of the easing in entry conditions for Mainland China. SWISS will restart operations on the route from the 3rd of March 2023, starting … [Read more...]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries formally ends the SpaceJet Programme

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It has been some time coming, but with orders cancelled and no further traction in the market, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is cancelling its Spacejet programme.  Farwell Spacejet - Image, MHI. The Spacejet was meant to be a 70 to 90-seater regional jet, with the M90 and M100 (and previously, M70)In a statement, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said: Mitsubishi Heavy … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle to lease six Boeing 737-8 aircraft

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It seems Norweigan Air Shuttle is bullish for the summer period, with the airline planning to lease an additional six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. These are in addition to the three 737 MAX 8 aircraft which Norwegian previously agreed to lease from … [Read more...]