Economy Class & Beyond

Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry awarded contract extensions

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It seems that performance has improved enough for both Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry Trains have managed to retain their operations, and have been awarded new operating contracts. Avanti West Coast (operated by a partnership of FirstGroup and Trenitalia) has a long-term contract which will enable them to deliver improved services for passengers, after dramatically … [Read more...]

Emirates and SirLankan Airlines sign an interline agreement

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Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other’s networks via Colombo and Dubai, utilising a single ticket and enjoying the convenience of baggage transfers. The interline partnership unlocks 15 regional destinations … [Read more...]

APEX EXPO: Intelsat joins the Airbus Link (HBCplus) programme

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It seems Intelsat also is joining the Airbus Link (HBCplus) party, with it confirmed as a supplier. The move follows Pansonic, who also announced they were joining the programme. Intelsat will offer its multi-orbit network offerings, relying on LEO (Low Earth Orbit) and GEO (Geostationary) satellites, which will be available to airlines and aircraft lessors … [Read more...]

Maldivian to modernise their fleet with further ATR Aircraft

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The national airline of the Maldives - Maldivian - has signed a firm order with ATR Aircraft to replace existing aircraft in their fleet. The order is for two ATR42-600 (the smaller of the ATR aircraft currently offered from its catalogue).  These new aircraft will join the airline's existing regional fleet, including two ATR 72-600 and one ATR 42-600, … [Read more...]

Stansted Express to go back to four-trains-an hour from December

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There's good news for those travelling back and forth between London Liverpool Street and Stansted Airport, with the Stansted Express rail service increasing to four trains an hour. The full timetable will be resorted from the 10th of December 2023 as the new train timetable is introduced across the network. The move follows the scaling up of the services in May to four … [Read more...]

Edelweiss Air signs for Airbus A350-900 for long haul fleet replacement

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SWISS leisure airline Edelweiss Air is to modernise its long-haul fleet with the airline selecting the Airbus A350-900. The carrier will obtain six of the type which will join the Edelweiss fleet in a staggered manner from summer 2025. By the end of 2026, the existing five Airbus A340-300 long-haul aircraft will be replaced and Edelweiss' long-haul fleet will be restored to … [Read more...]

Air Peace signs for five Embraer E175s

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Air Peace of Nigeria continues its growth, with the airline signing for five Embraer E175 aircraft. The airline has made a firm order with Embraer for five E175 aircraft, as the airline progresses with its fleet modernisation, as it progresses on its path to becoming the operator of the largest and youngest fleet of aircraft in Africa. The move will allow Air Peace to … [Read more...]

Jet2 to base a 7th Aircraft at Edinburgh and expand its operations

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Leisure operator Jet2 is continuing its expansion, with the airline planning to expand its operation out of Edinburgh Airport. Cue Jess Gylnn’s songs. This growth includes four new routes, extra summer and winter capacity, as well as an additional aircraft coming into operation for the Summer 24 season. To support the growth, a 7th aircraft will be based at Edinburgh … [Read more...]

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