Economy Class & Beyond

Four Years Later, Korean Air finally takes over Asiana Airlines

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In terms of "takeovers taking forever" this has been one that has taken its time, but after four years, Korean Air has finally taken over Asiana Airlines. Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The initial announcement was made on 16th November 2020 - but on 12th December, Korean Air acquired 131,578,947 newly issued shares of Asiana Airlines, … [Read more...]

Aircalin discloses orders for Airbus A350 aircraft

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It seems as we head into the last part of the year, airlines are disclosing their order backlogs. This time, it was Aircalin, the international airline of the South Pacific French territory of New Caledonia who disclosed an order with Airbus. The airline has disclosed an order with Airbus for two long-range A350-900 aircraft. This order will enable Aircalin to support … [Read more...]

Exeter Airport to regain KLM services to Amsterdam

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It seems KLM is again pushing hard to be the regional airline that connects the UK to Amsterdam, and the world with them planning to launch a service to Exeter in the South West of England. It is the first time Exeter Airport has served Amsterdam in almost five years, and it is also a first for KLM from the Devon airport as it seeks to expand its UK regional … [Read more...]

JetBlue looks to further Transatlantic growth – enter Madrid and Edinburgh

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JetBlue is boosting its transatlantic network from Boston Logan Airport, with the announcement of two new routes. The airline is adding services from Boston to Madrid and Edinburgh for the summer season. Let us dive in and see what's on offer.  Madrid Commencing 22nd May 2025, JetBlue will introduce daily nonstop seasonal service between Boston Logan International … [Read more...]

FirstGroup makes further privatised rail plays

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FirstGroup Rail was busy last week, by purchasing a nascent open-access, operator, announcing new routes and putting in orders for trains. A Lumo Train, operated by FirstGroup - Image, FirstGroup.  Purchase of Grand Union Train (GWML) With the Great Western franchise to be moved back into public ownership in the next few years, FirstGroup wants to be relevant in that … [Read more...]

Air India to add a further 100 Airbus aircraft to its fleet

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It seems that Air India is in the mood to disclose more orders, with the airline announcing that they have signed an order for 100 Airbus Aircraft. The order is split down as 10 Airbus A350 90 narrowbody A320 Family aircraft, including A321neo. These 100 new aircraft are in addition to the firm orders of 470 aircraft that Air India had placed with Airbus and … [Read more...]