Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th July)

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  It's been another week in the world of aviation, so it's time to get to the headlines in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Old Turn Junction on the Birmingham Old Canal Line, Looking Towards The ICC and Bridley Place. Air India AI171 Economy Class and Beyond has not chosen to cover this event out of respect for the families of those involved. We send our … [Read more...]

SkyTeam reopens its refreshed shared lounge in Vancouver, Canada

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SkyTeam has been busy in the background and has refreshed its Shared Lounge in Vancouver, Canada. The lounge is open to SkyTeam Elite Plus, First and Business Class passengers.  The fully refurbished lounge features a refreshed modern design, upgraded furniture and an updated layout that introduces dedicated areas for relaxation or productivity. This updated … [Read more...]

ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group annouce codeshares

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As ITA Airways is further consumed by Lufthansa Group, the ties deepen - this time with long-haul codeshares. Passengers will be able to combine flights from Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines with long-haul flights from ITA Airways in a single booking. The codeshare offering will go into effect from 1st July 2025. Lufthansa … [Read more...]

Silver Airways shuts down

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It seems that in the USA, we have an airline failure, with Silver Airways ceasing services on 11th June. The airline posted the below on Instagram: ALT: TRAVEL ADVISORY Dear Silver Airways Customers, We regret to inform you that we are ceasing operations as of today, June 11, 2025. In an attempt to restructure in bankruptcy, Silver entered into a … [Read more...]

Finnair eyes a return to Toronto in 2026

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After a break of 11 years, Finnair is eyeing a return to Canada. Finnair is planning to restart operations to Toronto, Canada. The airline will commence operations on the Helsinki Vantaa - Toronto Pearson International route on 4 May 2026, flying three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Planned operations are: AY031 DEPART HEL 16:50 ARRIVE YYZ … [Read more...]

Qantas to wind-down Jetstar Asia

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Qantas is planning to wind down and shut part of its Jetstar low-cost carrier, with Jetstar Asia facing the axe. Jetstar Asia Airbus A320 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  Jetstar Asia will continue to operate flights for the next seven weeks on a progressively reduced schedule, before its final day of operation on 31 July 2025.  16 routes are impacted by the … [Read more...]

Uni Air signs for 19 ATR72-600s

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In pre-Paris Air Show news, ATR Aircraft are coming out strong, with one of their largest orders for some time. UNI Air - a group company of EVA Air has placed a firm order for 19 ATR 72-600s, along with three additional purchase rights. This marks the largest ATR order since 2017, and the second direct order from UNI Air since 2011, when the Taiwanese airline … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus’s AerClub and Uber launch their Avios Earning Partnership

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For those of you who are members of Aer Lingus' loyalty programme - AerClub and use Uber, there's good news, as you can now collect Avios when riding. Kieran Harte, Head of Uber Ireland (centre), with Sarah Taylor and Annemarie Leahy, Aer Lingus Cabin Crew, at Dublin Airport launching Aer Lingus’ new partnership between AerClub and Uber. Image: Aer Lingus Members of the … [Read more...]