Economy Class & Beyond

Heathrow Express changes its travel Terms and Conditions

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... and there are some big ones. With Ticket Barriers being installed in preparation for the take over of the Heathrow Connect service by Elizabeth Line services on the 20th May, Heathrow Express has changed some key travel conditions. And these are big ones. Tickets must be used in the direction they were booked - e.g., if you book a Heathrow Express ticket … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines pilots to go on strike (14th/16th May)

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Well, there must be something in the air in Europe at the moment, this time with Brussels Airlines pilots being called out on strike. Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 in Star Alliance livery at Barcelona El Prat Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The pilots are due to walk out on Monday 14th and Wednesday 16th May. As a result, the planned flying programme for … [Read more...]

Stelia Aerospace Opal: A new definition of the Business Class seat?

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As airlines continue to develop their products, eventually an airline might say "We need to offer full-flat seats with direct aisle access". But in addition to offering that feature, they need to retain the density of their older products ... or to you and me - seat counts. Well, Stelia Aerospace have come up with a seat that might fit the bill - the Opal. Opal - from … [Read more...]

Emirates add Edinburgh to its network

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Another day, another network boost - with Emirates to add Edinburgh to its world-wide network. This will be Emirates second destination in Scotland - with the airline currently operating services to Glasgow. EK023 DEPART DXB 09:55 ARRIVE EDI 14:50 EK024 DEPART EDI 20:15 ARRIVE DXB 06:40+1 Commences 1st October 2018 Operates Daily Booked Equipment: Emirates Boeing … [Read more...]

Examining Primera Air’s new seats by Acro

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Primera Air is slowly finding its feet (and in the same breath, its fleet) as the airline commences operations. For its Airbus A321neo fleet, Primera Air have partnered with Acro Aircraft Seating for two products - and economy class product and a premium seat product. Let's take a look at them. First look at the seats in the front of cabin. - based on the Acro Series 7 … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group opens the cheque book, goes shopping for small batches of new aircraft

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With improving results, Lufthansa Group has been on a little spending spree today, adding additional aircraft to its fleet. So what's being added? Swiss Boeing 777-300ER departing Zürich - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Swiss International Air Lines are to gain two extra Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for its long haul fleet. The new 777's are being added for growth … [Read more...]

Another Air France Strike… Oui. Oui….

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For those who think travel is overrated on Air France - good news! There's another strike today (7th May), going through to the 8th May. Air France is expecting to operate 85% of its schedule on the 7th May, with an updated plan for the 8th May to come. Air France A320 with Sharklets at Manchester Airport- Image, Economy Class and Beyond The exact splits between the … [Read more...]