Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways begins preperations for its first A380

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With the first British Airways Airbus A380 almost complete and now running engine tests, the time for BA to get ready to operate the new bird in time for Summer 2013. Rolls Royce Trent 900 Engine being mounted onto British Airways first Airbus A380 - Image Airbus S.A.S. And that involves a lot of training. To assist, BA are commissioning a simulator at Gatwick to … [Read more...]

Kingfisher fleet to remain grounded to at least 20th October

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Lets go back to the sorry saga of KingFisher Airlines, which now appears to be grounded to at least 20th October, with a promise of resumption of service on the 21st October 2012 During the weekend, the Kingfisher Airlines issued the following statement: "The company is continuing to work with, and appeal to, the employees striking to return to work so that the airline can … [Read more...]

JAL confirms 787 service to Helsinki

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Japan Airlines has confirmed it will be commencing a 787 to Helsinki in 2013, with a start date of the 25th February. The service operates from Tokyo Narita to Helsinki on the following timetable: JL413 DEPART NRT 11:45 ARRIVE HEL 15:00 JL414 DEPART HEL 17:25 ARRIVE NRT 10:15+1 See operation notes for dates of operation. Commences: 25th February 2013 Booked … [Read more...]

Aeroflot pushes itself around SVO – takes over more terminal space

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Aeroflot and the management of  Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport have come to agreement to increase the amount of space avalible to Aeroflot and other SkyTeam members at  the airport. The plan is for terminals D, E and F to be released to the Aeroflot and its partners from Summer 2014. This leaves only Terminal B & C available at Sheremetyevo to all other carriers - both … [Read more...]

Low Economy class fares from Europe to Tokyo popping up on ANA

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London to Tokyo has always been one of those routes that seems to command a premium price - even in economy class. It seems ANA is trying something out - lower prices from London and Europe From Austria and Germany from €679 From Belgium, Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal and Spain from €629 From France from €649 From Switzerland from 849CHF From United Kingdom … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines goes for long haul expansion – orders 15 A330’s

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It seems Turkish Airlines are in the mood to buy, with the airline purchasing 15 Airbus A330-300's from Airbus with option for 5 more. The aircraft will be used for expansion purposes and fleet renewal. Delivery of the aircraft will be split over three years: Four Aircraft to be delivered in 2014 Six Aircraft to be delivered in 2015 Five Aircraft to be delivered … [Read more...]

It’s confirmed. Qatar Airways to join oneworld

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After much huffing and puffing, denials, it appears Qatar Airways is finally joining oneworld. Its membership status is member elect as it prepares to joying the alliance, with a time-frame to full membership in 12-18 months. British Airways will be mentoring Qatar Airways transition into oneworld. Qatar is the first of the big three Gulf Airlines to make an actual … [Read more...]

AirFrance-KLM and Ethiad annouce codeshare tie up

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Codeshares seem to be the heart of the industry these days. And it seems AirFrance-KLM Group and Etihad have major codeshare agreement which will bolster Etihad's presence within mainland Europe and allow Air France-KLM the opportunity to strengthen its market reach in the Subcontinent and Australia. The agreement starts quickly - on 28th October 2012. To start with Air … [Read more...]