Economy Class & Beyond

Brussels Airlines shows how they’re resting their aircraft

by

If you think parking an aircraft, or a fleet of aircraft is a simple matter - Brussels Airlines would like you to think again. Brussels Airlines Airbus aircraft parked up - Image, Brussels Airlines. With their grounding extended until 15th May 2020, the Brussels Airlines fleet is mostly parked at Brussels Airport (except for a few that are being used to assist in … [Read more...]

airBaltic sets its path to the future

by

airBatic wrote to its customers outlining its future - and there's some pretty interesting things in the communication. Let's have a look. airBaltic Airbus A220-300 - Image, Airbus. For the airline, its three-weeks have been on the ground, with no date when the scheduled service is due to be resumed. The airline has had to make cuts, with 700 employees being removed … [Read more...]

Airbus cuts aircraft production rates

by

With COVID-19 in full stream, Airbus is preparing to cut its production rates from its factories. The Airbus Family - Image, Airbus. The manufacturer managed to deliver 36 aircraft in March, down from the 55 in February 2020, with customers requesting deferrals due to the current pandemic. As such, Airbus is reducing the outputs per month - these are now: A320 … [Read more...]

Jet2 extends grounding to 17th June

by

Leisure operator Jet2.com has confirmed it is to extend its grounding until at least the 17th June. This will impact both Jet2 flights and Jet2Holidays packages.  Jet2.com Boeing 737-800 arriving into Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move comes due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty it is causing in when the airline can recommence their flights and … [Read more...]

Singapore Changi Airport prepares to suspend operations at Terminal 2

by

Airports across the world continue to mothball terminals due to the collapsing passenger demand - and Singapore Changi is no exception, with the airport choosing to mothball its Terminal 2 complex. The great Solari departure board at Changi Terminal 2 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. § Operations out of Terminal 2 will be suspended for 18 months, commencing 1st … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines extends their premium status for a year

by

In the battle to retain airline loyalty, Delta Air Lines was the first out of the gate in the USA to extended its frequent flyer status. Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-400ER departing Dublin - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Delta is offing its SkyMiles Medallion Member the same loyalty benefits throughout 2021 as they have in 2020. These will be applied automatically over … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th April)

by

It's Sunday again - and we're through another week of lockdown in the United Kingdom. Let's take a look at some of the happenings of the aviation world (and beyond) in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From Photos on my iPhone, I'm drawn to this picture from me underneath the Cloud Gate structure in Chicago, Millennium Park - mainly as I had planned to be in Chicago … [Read more...]