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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 24th August

24/08/2024 by Kevincm

Sadlers Gate, Derby

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

22/08/2024 by Kevincm

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

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

21/08/2024 by Kevincm

Discover Airlines Airbus A330 - Rendering, Discover Airlines

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

20/08/2024 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a web page

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

20/08/2024 by Kevincm

Azul Airbus A330-900neo - Image, Azul/Airbus/Viasat

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

19/08/2024 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 taxiing at Hamad International Airport, Doha. Image, Economy Class and Beyond

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...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 arriving at Chicago O’Hare International

18/08/2024 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 arriving at Chicago O'Hare International

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 arriving at Chicago O'Hare International, as it pulls off the runway from travelling from Frankfurt, and heads off to Terminal 5. Lufthansa operates a fleet of 19 Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the … [Read more...]

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

17/08/2024 by Kevincm

a large building with a train track

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...]

Lufthansa’s Allegris finds a new home – Shanghai

16/08/2024 by Kevincm

a seats and a monitor on a plane

It seems Lufthansa is extending its Allegris rollout, this time adding Shanghai to its roster. The first service to China with Lufthanas's new cabin took off on the 14th August, operating the Munich to Shanghai flight, The rollout has been slow so far, with North America being the initial focus of the Allegris rollout, with Vancouver, Toronto and Chicago seeing … [Read more...]

Air Canada to resume Ottawa to London Heathrow route… and hint about the A321XLR

15/08/2024 by Kevincm

Air Canada Boeing 787-9 taking off from Dublin Airport

Air Canada seems to be expanding its Transatlantic reach, with a relaunch of the Ottawa to London Heathrow route. The airline will operate the Ottawa to London Heathrow route four times a week from 31st March 2025 for the summer season. Planned operations are as follows: Flight # From To Days of operation Route … [Read more...]

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