Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Heathrow Airport prepares to re-open to traffic after the power cut

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In somewhat good news, Heathrow Airport is preparing to recommence accepting flights to and from the airport. According to the airport Following an earlier power outage, Heathrow is now safely able to restart flights. To maintain the safety of our passengers and colleagues, Heathrow will running a reduced operation prioritising repatriation and relocation of … [Read more...]

Condor announces Air+Rail expansion with DB

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Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Condor are significantly expanding their cooperation and will offer further options for easy and convenient travel to Germany's largest airport in Frankfurt am Main in future. For passengers, it will be possible to book customised train connections for Condor long-haul flights when booking a flight. The offer can be booked from 21 German train … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport *CLOSED* until 23:59 on 21 March (Now to reopen)

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*** HEATHROW SET TO REOPEN TO TRAFFIC. UPDATED POST HERE ** A bit of breaking news: Heathrow Airport has closed down all traffic, with all flights diverted until 23:59 on 21 March. Closed to traffic - Heathrow from the air.  In a notice, the airport said: Due to a fire at an electrical substation supplying the airport, Heathrow is experiencing a significant power … [Read more...]

Uganda Airlines to operate London Gatwick, launching European services

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Uganda Airlines is setting a new path for itself, with the airline planning to launch flights to London, in turn launching its European services. Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo at the Dubai Air Show 2021 - Image, Airbus. The airline will commence operations from Entebbee International Airport to London Gatwick on the 18th of May 2025.  They will operate four weekly … [Read more...]

Emirates to add seven further A350-900 routes

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Emirates is expanding the sphere of its A350-900 operations with seven destinations earmarked to be served. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates The routes that will gain the A350 are: Tunis - Emirates will operate the A350 six times weekly (all days except for Tuesday) to Tunis on EK 747/748 from 1st June. Amman - The EK 905/906 rotation will be served … [Read more...]