Economy Class & Beyond

FlyBe collapses into administration – all flights suspended

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Early this morning, FlyBe finally called in the administrators. As a result, the airline has suspended services, with no further flights to be operated. Flybe staved off a collapse in January with a cash injection of £30 million - however, this was not enough to stave off the unit collapsing. It seems additional financial support for the airline has not been … [Read more...]

Coronavirus: Lufthansa rolls out measures to reduce costs

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It seems that the Coronavirus outbreak is giving pause to Lufthansa Group - who have announced a raft of measures to combat against the economic impact. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at Boston Logan Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  So what is planned? All new hires planned for the airline will be reassessed, suspended or deferred to a later date. All planned … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways increases its stake in IAG to 25.1%

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It seems Qatar Airways Group has increased its stake in International Airlines Group to 25.1% in a release announced today. The move itself is valued at US$600 million. Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond IAG - of course - hold the ownership of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling. It is in … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines moves closer to oneworld – Good or Bad news?

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It seems the great unaligned airline of the Northwest of the USA - Alaska Airlines - is finally making a move to an alliance - with oneworld seemingly being the destination in a press release yesterday by the two airlines Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 arriving into Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Alaska Airlines will move to integrate into oneworld by … [Read more...]

South African Airways slices its network

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In an effort to find the road to profitability, South African Airways is preparing to slice its network up. South African Airways A330-200 taxing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond 11 destinations are on the line. First up are the International routes with the following facing the axe from the 29th February 2020 Johannesburg to Abidjan via … [Read more...]

LATAM to exit oneworld on the 1st May

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It seems that LATAM is going through with its plans to exit oneworld, with the airline from 1st May 2020 Star Wars livered LATAM Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If you're a oneworld frequent flyer, your benefits for LATAM will be offered on oneworld flights up to and including 30 April 2020 - with an exception for between … [Read more...]

Owners of LOT Polish Airlines to purchase Condor

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After surviving the fallout of Thomas Cook Airways, Condor is set to be purchased by Polish Aviation Group  (PGL) - owners of LOT Polish Airlines. Condor Boeing 767-300ER with the classic Condor tail - Image, Condor. The Group will purchase the airline - which should put an end to the long term uncertainty that surrounds it. Condor will bring PGL a fleet of 50 … [Read more...]