Economy Class & Beyond

Air France takes delivery of their first Airbus A220-300

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It's been a while, but finally - Air France has taken delivery of its first A220-300 in a ceremony today. This A220-300 is the first of 60 aircraft that will join the Air France fleet, as it renews its existing fleet. They will replace Airbus A318, Airbus A319 and some Airbus A320 aircraft that are in the fleet. The order is a big one - with 60 firm … [Read more...]

Emirates to add London Gatwick back to its network

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For those of you who live South of the River, Emirates is planning to restore its London Gatwick to Dubai service from December onwards Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The Dubai-Gatwick route will relaunch on the 10th of December, as Emirates responds to the easing of international travel restrictions and an upsurge … [Read more...]

ANA expandes its special meals options

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When we're travelling long haul, sometimes one of the most exciting things is the meal service - however, for some people, that could introduce a lot of issues, especially if you have complex dietary requirements.  All Nippon Airways (ANA) is seeking to help, with the announcement of new meal options, which roll out on their international network from the 1st October … [Read more...]

Southeastern Railway to return to Government control

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It seems all is not well, with Her Majestys government stripping Govia of the operating rights of Southeastern Railway. Southeastern Class 707 "CityBeam" train - Image, SouthEastern. For an action like this to be taken - either a train operator is close or near bankrupt, or there is serious fiscal mismanagement has been caught. And it seems money is the route of … [Read more...]

Emirates continues its Airbus A380 network scale-up

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The giant of the sky - the Airbus A380 - has been hit hard by the pandemic. However, for Emirates (who operate the largest fleet of the type), there is hope for these returning to the air, as the airline continues its network ramp-up. Emirates Airbus A380 preparing to depart Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. With further aircraft being deployed in October and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 26th September

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We're starting to race out of September and into October as we head into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond I'm filing this week under "one hell of a week". I'm fine... if a little unhappier with things. Loyalty British Airways extends Tier statuses for more of its passengers - More BA customers are getting their elite statuses extended for another … [Read more...]

KLM to restore further US network routes

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With the upcoming easing of travel restrictions to the USA and the Dutch Governments adjusting its quarantine regulations for vaccinated travellers from the USA, KLM is reinstating and adding additional flights to Miami and Las Vegas. The easing of restrictions prompted KLM’s decision to resume service to Las Vegas and Miami from 7 December. Passengers to these … [Read more...]

Finnair and Turkish Airlines announce a codeshare agreement

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An interesting little titbit today, with oneworld alliance member Finnair and Star Alliance Member Turkish Airlines announcing a codeshare agreement today. Starting September 29, the Finnair AY code will be added to the Turkish Airlines route between Helsinki and Istanbul, as well as certain routes from Istanbul to Athens Sofia Thessaloniki … [Read more...]

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