Economy Class & Beyond

International Airlines Group takes a fiscal hit thanks to recent strikes

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has updated its numbers and profit guidance today... and it's not good news. It seems I use this British Airways Boeing 787-9 when I talk about strikes with the airline - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The group - which owns British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL and Vueling has been hit hard thanks to the BALPA pilots walking … [Read more...]

KLM to add Austin, Texas to its network

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KLM is increasing its network coverage, with a new route planned between Amsterdam Schiphol and Austin, Texas. KLM Airbus A330 in-flight – Image, KLM The new flight is operated as part of the joint venture operated in conjunction with Air France and Delta Air Lines.  The flight will operate three days a week from May 2020. Planned operation is as follows KL667 … [Read more...]

Delta to launch Boston to Rome service for Summer 2020, along with an North East Coast expansion

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With Autumn now approaching, others are thinking of summer - including Delta Air Lines who are planning to launch a summer seasonal service to Rome.   Delta Airbus A330-300 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The service will operate daily from 21st May to 7th September 2020, based on the following timetable DL020 DEPART BOS 17:00 ARRIVE FCO … [Read more...]

Summer Premium Adventures – A Helsinki Airport Stopover

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Exploring Helsinki Airport and the Temporary Finnair Lounge Summer Premium Adventures In this Summer Premium Adventure (Warning: Long!) In the Summertime when the weather is hot… Off to Heathrow, British Airways Galleries North Lounge BA762 London Heathrow to Oslo - A321neo (EuroTraveller) Oslo Airport, OSL Lounge AY914 Oslo to Helsinki, Business … [Read more...]

Thomas Cook Group files for liquidation

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Last night, Thomas Cook Group filed for liquidation. As such, all Thomas Cook Airline flights are cancelled as are all forward booked holidays. The front page of the Thomas Cook site now.  Passengers are now being re-directed to https://thomascook.caa.co.uk/(a site operated by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority) 45 aircraft have been drafted in … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow as it is prepared and loaded for the return trip back to Canada Air Canada operates a fleet of 19 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. These are supported by Airbus A330-300, Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 787-8 and Boeing 787-9 in … [Read more...]

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

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It's that time of the week again where I take a look back at the world of passenger experience and numbers. Lots of numbers. Yes, It's last week at Economy Class and Beyond This week for a shot on my phone, I'm at Millbank Tower at the Atmosphere venue - just down the road from The Palace of Westminster, the River Thames and The City of London in the distance Airbus … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines updates its livery…

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) today has unveiled its new livery today. It marks the first time their new livery has been through a major revision in 21 years Let's have a look at their updated design. The changes to the old design are as described (with some of the PR fluff taken out) The update features:  An updated shade of grey that the airline defines … [Read more...]