Economy Class & Beyond

MYairline of Malaysia suspends operations

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It seems another carrier has fallen by the wayside, with MYairline of Malyaisa suspending operations as of today. The airline seems to have been grounded due to the financial pressures pending the shareholder restructuring and recapitalization of the airline. As such, passengers are advised not to travel to airports and seek alternative travel arrangements. The … [Read more...]

Passenger Competition through the Channel Tunnel? Evolyn breaks cover

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Whilst in theory, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link is open to anyone, in practice - only a few companies have ever run on it.  Could a new operator be going into the Eurotunnel - With  Franco-British sreet artist YZ's artwork "I will always see you" - Image, Getlink Well, that seems to be changing with a start-up called Evolyn announcing its intention to run … [Read more...]

easyJet signals its ready to place a new Airbus order

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easyJet's investor slides have come out today, and whilst there are all the fun things, like how upgaging is helping them, there are some slides about a new aircraft order. Time to dive in. easyJet Airbus A320neo -Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Why is easyJet ordering aircraft? It's part of its renewal plan, as well as a method of meeting its net zero commitments. … [Read more...]

Luxair signs for the Embraer E195-E2

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At the European Regional Airlines Association General Assembly, Embraer and Luxair, the flag carrier of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, have signed a firm order. Luxair has ordered four E195-E2s, with two options and three purchase rights for more aircraft, with conversion rights to E190-E2 as required. The first aircraft delivery is scheduled for Q4 2025. The aircraft … [Read more...]

Emirates unveils new Premium Economy and Economy Class amenity kits in collaboration with United for Wildlife

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It's time for a new amenity kit - and it is Emirates this time unveiling the new kit for its  Premium Economy and Economy Class passengers. These will be offered on long haul flights, which are now loaded onboard. The amenity kits have been designed in partnership with United for Wildlife, to highlight eight of the most endangered species on the planet. The … [Read more...]

TAAG Angola Airlines signs for Boeing 787 aircraft

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TAG Angola Airlines is planning its fleet renewal, with the airline selecting the Boeing 787 family.  To be painted into TAAG Angola Airlines livery - Image, The Boeing Company The airline will add four Boeing 787 aircraft to its fleet - the exact variants have not been disclosed. TAAG Angola Airlines currently flies five 777-300ER (Extended Range) jets, three … [Read more...]

British Airways announces another batch of Avios Redemption flights 

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For those of you who missed out before, it's time to get booking on British Airways Avios-only flights. This will offer an extra 1,250 summer holiday fares from as little as £1 + 25,500 Avios. The new options include Florence, Mallorca, Faro, Corfu and Ibiza, with all travel periods falling over the August Bank Holiday. Avios-Only flights were launched earlier this year, on … [Read more...]

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