Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa’s City Airlines set to launch in Summer 2024

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The newest member of the Lufthansa Group - City Airline - has had some more details unveiled on its planned set-up. Let us dive in to have a look at what Lufthansa Group has planned for its newest airline. A vision of things to be - City Airlines Airbus A319 - Rendering, Lufthansa The new airline is due to commence operations in the Summer of 2024. Some of … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines announces a codeshare

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It seems that Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are getting closer, with an announcement that the two will enter into a codeshare agreement. Both airlines have signed a strategic codeshare agreement, so customers of both airlines will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s networks. With the codeshare, passengers can book on … [Read more...]

Finnair to update its Embraer fleet with new interiors

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It seems Finnair plans to update its fleet, with its smaller Embraer fleet gaining a refit. Finnair Embraer E190 - Image, Finnair According to the airline, the renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins.  The renewal will be implemented during 2024–2025. The first … [Read more...]

Change at the top of Qatar Airway Group

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Something quick before I head into the air. - and it seems that changes are afoot at Qatar Airways, with the shy and retiring CEO Mr. Akbar Al Baker is stepping down as Head of the Group. The move comes after he has spent 27 years building the airline from near enough nothing to a major force in the region - competing with Emirates and Etihad, whilst battling other … [Read more...]

Southampton Airport opens its runway extension

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Southampton Airport has been busy, with the airport officially opening its runway extension. The runway is now extended by 164 metres. This now makes the runway 1887 meters long, with the works commended in April 2024, for a rapid conclusion and its official opening on the 21st of September. The works which are valued at £ 17 million are to allow the airport to … [Read more...]

British Airways and Indigo sign a codeshare agreement

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It's time for more codeshare action, with British Airways and Indigo signing a codeshare agreement. British Airways and Indigo Crew - Image, British Airways  The move will boost connections between the UK and India. Through this partnership – which sees British Airways add its code to a range of destinations across IndiGo’s network - customers can enjoy … [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...]

Air France-KLM and Etihad to expand partnership

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It seems peace is breaking out, with Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways having agreed to collaborate together. A happy fleet - Rendering, Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways The airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development, and … [Read more...]

Airbus inaugurates their new A321XLR equipment installation hangar

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As the A321XLR programme continues to gather pace, Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar. The new hanger was opened on the 30th of August by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German Aerospace Coordinator Anna Christmann. Peter Tschentscher, First Mayor of the Free … [Read more...]