Economy Class & Beyond

Saudia activates Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature

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Saudia has joined other airlines in offering Apple’s Find My Share Item Location Feature to help with Baggage (and lost item) Recovery. The airline has implemented Apple’s Share Item Location feature to privately and securely locate lost or delayed bags containing an AirTag or Find My network accessory and reunite them with passengers As part of this initiative, … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways boosts frequencies on core routes for winter

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Qatar Airways has introduced increased flights to over 15 destinations for this year’s winter season, with some big service uplifts to key routes. The routes having service uplifts include: Abu Dhabi – increased from five daily flights to up to six Berlin – increased from 18 weekly flights to up to 21 Cape Town – increased from 10 weekly flights to up to 12 … [Read more...]

American Airlines to deploy 777s between New York and Los Angeles, with Premium Economy

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It seems that American Airlines is changing up its New York to LA route, with plans to operate widebody aircraft on this route. This is being introduced under the pretence of the introduction of Premium Economy seating on this route. Thus, on this route, Business, Premium and Main Cabin (with Main Cabin Extra) will be offered. As such, the First Class service that was … [Read more...]

Wizz Air adds further routes from London Luton Airport

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Wizz Air has announced the launch of five new Spanish routes from London Luton Airport, along with a few other routes due to start this autumn. From next spring, Wizz Air customers will be able to reach five new destinations across Spain: Bilbao, Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia and Seville. Planned frequencies are as follows (with lead-in fares): … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare International

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International as it completes its descent in the evening sun. United Airlines operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners in its widebody fleet, supporting connectivity to international destinations. The … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th July)

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As we near the end of July, the world continues to turn. For us, it's the end of another week and time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Remembering Ozzy Ozborune - Black Sabbath Bridge, Birmingham  Papers, Please. European Union sets the date for its Entry/Exit System to start, whilst jacking up ETIAS costs - EES starts 12th October this year. Routes and … [Read more...]

China Airlines prepares to go to Phoenix

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It seems the route between Taipei and Phoenix was too good for just one airline, with China Airlines planning to join the party. China Airlines will inaugurate a new service to Phoenix, Arizona, on 3rd December 2025, with a three-times-a-week route. The route is a little interesting, as it will operate via Los Angeles on the return leg. Operations are as … [Read more...]

Etihad joins the Airbus A321LR club, with its first destination announced 

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Eithad Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321LR aircraft, making it the latest operator of the type. The aircraft is the first of 30 to join the Etihad medium-long range fleet. It was handed over at the Airbus Finkenwerder site in Hamburg. This delivery marks a transformational milestone in the airline's fleet expansion strategy, bringing Etihad's widebody … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways bumps up its Doha-Dublin operation to 17 flights a week

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It seems there's a lot of interest in Dublin with airlines, with Qatar Airways bumping up their services to the city. The airline will increase its services to Dublin (which currently has 14 flights a week) to 17 flights a week. The updated flights include: QR045 DEPART DOH 14:55 ARRIVE DUB 19:45 QR045 DEPART DUB 21:15 ARRIVE DOH 07:10 Commences 2nd Deember … [Read more...]