Economy Class & Beyond

ATR delivers its 1,7000th aircraft

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ATR Aircraft hit a big milestone in deliveries of its Turboprop family, with the 1,700th aircraft delivered. The 1,700th aircraft has been delivered to a longstanding customer of ATR Aircraft - Air Cosica. The delivery of this ATR 72-600 to the French airline completes the full transition of its fleet of ATR -500 series to the latest generation of turboprop aircraft, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 24th August

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We've hit the late Bank Holiday Weekend in England (and for many of us, the last Bank Holiday before the festive season). However, we're still here at a keyboard... by some strange means. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. I went to Derby today to do... stuff. That's all I'm saying at this point, as the stuff is to do with something a lot … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic kicks off its late summer sale

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For those of you who need to plan breaks, there is good news - Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic Holidays are getting ready to kick off its late summer sale. There's a fair bit to unpack, starting with flight-only fares. These are "Economy Light" fares - so remember to add extra if you want luxuries... such as baggage. From London Heathrow, the following lead-in … [Read more...]

Discover Airlines unveils fleet plans and teases a new product

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Lufthansa Group's German leisure subsidiary - Discover Airlines - has unveiled its fleet plans for the next few years, as well as teasing a new long-haul product. Let's investigate. Discover Airlines is planning to grow its fleet to 33 aircraft, by mid-2027. To achieve this, they are adding six Airbus A330-300 and three Airbus A320. The Airbus A330s are scheduled to … [Read more...]

jetblue offers “Match to Mosaic” status match

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If you're after jetBlue Mosaic status, there could be a good status match opportunity ahead. The airline is launching a new ongoing status match called ‘Match to Mosaic.’ TrueBlue Customers with Elite status on qualifying U.S. airlines are eligible to receive Mosaic status. The airline is matching the following: Eligible Airlines Mosaic 1 Perk: Mint Suite … [Read more...]

Azul to gain seven A330neos fitted with Viasat connctivity

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As Azul prepares to take delivery of further Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, they will be line-fitted (at the factory) with Viasat connectivity. The seven Azul Airbus A330-900neo aircraft will be fitted with Viasat's Ka-band in-flight connectivity solution, with the first aircraft scheduled to enter service next year. Once installed and active, Azul passengers travelling … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways boosts frequencies London, Male, Miami and Tokyo

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It seems Qatar Airways is planning to boost its frequencies on some core routes, with the airline adding extra frequencies to its routes. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The following routes will gain additional frequencies from Hamad International Airport, Doha: London Heathrow, UK Male, The … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond(17th August)

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We've hit the end of another week, where I remember the joy of peak-time commuting and also the joys of trains. But the end of the week means only one thing on this blog - it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Making Tracks inside Chester Cathedral - with Pete Waterman and his Railnuts team with their Guinness World record for the largest portable model … [Read more...]