Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Group to boost connectivity to Mainland China

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The Cathay Group is scaling up services to Mainland China this summer, with an enhanced schedule providing close to 300 return flights per week during the peak period. Both Cathay Pacific and HK Express prepare for the busy summer season - Imge, The Cathay Group. The group (covering Cathay Pacific and HK Express) is focusing on on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia received the green light to launch

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In good news for Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia, both airlines have received the final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic working together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia. With this move, it officially signals the green light for the launch of … [Read more...]

Star Alliance and ÖBB signs for Air+Rail Connectivity in Austria

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Star Alliance has signed up another train operator to help extend its reach, with Austrian national operator ÖBB (Österreichische Bundesbahnen/Austrian Federal Railways) joining as an intermodal partner. This partnership allows customers of ÖBB and Star Alliance member airlines to seamlessly begin or conclude their long-distance journey on ÖBB’s eco-friendly Railjet trains, … [Read more...]

London City Airport welcomes its largest aircraft yet – The Embraer E195-E2 by Helvetic Airways

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London City Airport has welcomed the Embraer E195-E2 operated by Helvetic Airways - marking it the largest currently operating aircraft to operate to the airport. Welcoming the Helvetic Airways Embraer E195-E2 at London City Airport - Image, London City Airport. The flight was operated by Helvetic Airways on behalf of SWISS International Air Lines. In doing so,  … [Read more...]

Emirates to expand refitted Boeing 777-300ER operations

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It seems the refit programme to upgrade the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 continues apace at Emirates, with the airline adding further destinations for its refitted fleet. Eight new destinations are on the list. They include Lisbon, Dublin, Hong Kong, Male, Kolkata, Colombo, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Let's look at the deployments and dates. Lisbon - From 1 … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines unveils its latest Belgian Icon – The Atomium

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Brussels Airlines and The Atomium have unveiled its latest Belgian Icon -  dedicated to the Landmark in Brussels. This was born from a contest launched in August last year, the winning design of architect Thomas Faes (Faes Architecture) was brought to life. At a special event held in Brussels Airlines’ Maintenance & Engineering hangar, media, guests, and employees … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd March)

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We've come to the end of another interesting week. Well, interesting doesn't even the half it. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I'm down-route this week—no guesses where in the world I am. At least the Chicago River is a only little green after St Patrick's Day.  Baby when the light, go out (A Heathrow Omnishambles) Heathrow Airport suffered a power cut … [Read more...]

FedEx to add a further 10 ATR72-600F to its fleet

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FedEx is working on its feeder network growth, with the airline adding a further 10 ATR 72-600F. FexEx ATR72-600F - Image, FedEx This order adds to a previous commitment of 30 aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029.  These 10 aircraft are part of the 2024 undisclosed orders ATR released last month The ATR72-600F is a freighter variant of the … [Read more...]