Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet inks 157 aircraft deal with Airbus

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It seems the orders continue to flow, with easyJet confirming a firm order with Airbus for a lot of A320 family aircraft. The order confirms a firm order for 157 additional A320neo Family aircraft following shareholder approval. It also adds another 100 purchase rights. The firm order comprises 56 A320neo and 101 A321neo aircraft and also includes the upsizing of an … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to fly to London Gatwick

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Singapore Airlines is adding to its London operational portfolio, with plans to operate flights to London Gatwick Airport. Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 at Changi Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will add a five-times-a-week service, based on the following timetable: SQ310 DEPART SIN 23:55 ARRIVE LGW 06:25+1 SQ309 DEPART 10:25 ARRIVE SING … [Read more...]

Azul signs for an additional four Airbus A330-900neo

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Azul Linhas Aéreas is increasing its long-haul fleet, with the airline disclosing it has ordered a further four Airbus A330-900neo aircraft  The firm order for the four additional A330-900s follows from a purchase agreement signed in June 2023. The airline will expand its fleet and international route offering with these aircraft. Currently, Auzl operates five … [Read more...]

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

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We're over halfway through December and closing in on Christmas. But even as we battle through crowds and people, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Another Zurich photo of a Santa Tram... as the photo for this week didn't work how I wanted Snapshots Two snapshots from this trip, with the trip report in deep-level production. It might sneak out next … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines signs for an Airbus 220 aircraft

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Well, it's an airshow and a few months "late", but Turkish Airlines has signed a massive order with Airbus.  The order for 220 aircraft is split down the following lines: 150 Airbus A321neo family aircraft 50 Airbus A350-900 15 Airbis A350-1000 10 Airbus A350F This follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s in … [Read more...]

ITA Airways to add Rome-Fiumicino to London City Airport

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ITA Airways is launching a new route from Rome Fiumicino to London City Airport.  ITA Airways Airbus A220 - Image, ITA Airways/London City Airport  It marks the first time an airline has picked up the Rome-FCO - City Airport pair since the pandemic changed other airlines' priorities. The airline plans to launch the route on the 1st of April 2024, with the airline … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic boosts its Summer 2024 Transatlantic operation

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Virgin Atlantic is planning on boosting its operations in the USA for Summer 2024. Let us see what they have in store. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The airline plans to add a seventh daily flight to New York-JFK (in collaboration with its joint venture partner Delta Air Lines) - an increase of 11% compared to summer 2023. Combined, the … [Read more...]