Economy Class & Beyond

SWISS firms up its Winter 2024 operations

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SWISS International Air Lines has firmed up its plans for Winter 2024, with some services gaining boosts over the period. Out of Zurich Some routes have been retained from the summer timetable from the Zurich network. These include Washington DC (USA) - to operate five times a week London Gatwick (UK)- operates daily Cluj-Napoca (Romania) - three times a week … [Read more...]

Emirates and Avianca annouce a new codeshare agreement

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It seems Emirates continues to make friends, with the airline announcing a codeshare with Avianca The new partnership allows Emirates and Avianca customers to enjoy seamless connectivity on select routes. Emirates customers flying from Emirates’ network via Madrid, Barcelona or London Heathrow, can fly directly to three points in Colombia. The codeshare flights where … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus spins the roulette wheel, with a winter service to Las Vegas

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It seems the bright lights are going to set Aer Lingus on fire, as the airline is planning to launch a winter seasonal service to Las Vegas. The Irish flag carrier will start the service on Friday 25th October 2024, just in time for the midterm break, operating through to 29th April 2025, covering the East Holiday - perfect to get a little bit of desert sun or adjust … [Read more...]

Iberia plots it Airbus A321XLR plans

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It seems that Iberia will be the launch carrier for the Airbus A321XLR (the extra-long range variant of the Airbus A321neo), with the airline unveiling a little more about how they intend to offer it.  Iberia will aim to launch the first Airbus A321XLR towards the end of the summer 2024 period. Let us see what they are planning. Cabin Configuration  Iberia has confirmed … [Read more...]

Saudia Group signs for 105 Airbus single-aisle aircraft

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Saudi Group (comprising of SAUDIA and flyaDeal) has announced a big order with Airbus today for 105 single-aisle aircraft. The order comprises 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft. This increases Saudia Group’s Airbus aircraft order backlog to 144 A320neo family aircraft. These aircraft will be used to expand the airlines network and attract tourists and businesses to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Airbus A330-200 climbing out of Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Aer Lingus Airbus A330-200 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare as it begins the transatlantic crossing back to its home of Dublin, Ireland. Aer Lingus operates three of the range-optimised Airbus A330-200 aircraft in its widebody operation. These aircraft support the other nine Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th May)

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It's the end of another week, where I've discovered I hate lifting crates, filling them and everything to do with office moves. And it's still following me. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  We're all pawns, no matter how we play a game of chess.  Routes and Networks Emirates firms up its return to Edinburgh - A350 for Edinburgh Qantas … [Read more...]

FlightPath 3D expands out to 5000 Installations

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We all like the Inflight Map - and there has been a charge to modernise the experience. One of these vendors - FlightPath 3D - has completed its 5000th deployment. With 5,000 active installations across more than 80 airlines, FlighPath 3D has pushed forward in the market. , highlighting its market leadership and broad compatibility. This achievement reflects FlightPath3D's … [Read more...]