Economy Class & Beyond

flyBe collapse fallout – Rescue Options Launched, UK CAA Advice

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We're continuing with our flyBe coverage, as the airline collapsed this morning at 3 am on the 28th of January. As a reminder, the airline has ceased trading, with no flyBe flights to be operated. Operators offering rescue fares For those travelling, some carriers are offering rescue fares. These include British Airways is offering £50/€60 rescue fares (plus … [Read more...]

BREAKING: FlyBe goes into administration – Flights Cancelled

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Some breaking news - it seems that regional carrier - flyBe (the second incarnation of the carrier) has appeared to have collapsed and ceased operations. flyBe De Havilland Dash8 Q400 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline was formed in 2020 out of the remains of the original FlyBe (which was an early casualty of the pandemic), with the … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Terminal 2 future expansion works announced

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For those who use Manchester Airport, more work is being carried out. The owners - MAG (Manchester Airports Group) announced a £440m investment in the facility. According to the airport, the investment will transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third-largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and an … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st January)

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It's that time of the week when I try and compress multiple posts into a few lines. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. High Street, Birmingham, with brighter days coming. Routes and Networks It's been a busy week for route announcements, with airlines seemingly getting ready for a busy summer, Emirates to restore A380 service to more routes in … [Read more...]

Korean Air to restart four European Routes

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Korean Air is turning its eyes back towards Europe with the announcement that they are to restart four services.  Korean Air Boeing 787-9 at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will welcome back coverage to Prague and Zurich at the end of March, followed by the resumption of the Istanbul and Madrid routes at the … [Read more...]

Air France prepares to launch its upgraded long-haul travel experience

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For those looking forward to Air France's new long-haul cabin, there is not much longer to wait as the airline will take it to the sky on the 20th of January. The first Boeing 777-300ER equipped with Air France's latest long-haul cabins will take off from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to New York-JFK. Named "Fontainebleau", this aircraft will then serve Rio de Janeiro airport … [Read more...]

Etihad to expand its European footprint with two new destinations

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Etihad is expanding its European destination network, with the airline adding Abu Dhabi to Copenhagen in Denmark and Düsseldorf in Germany. Both services will commence on the 1st of October in time for the winter season. Abu Dhabi to Copenhagen will operate four times a week, whilst Abu Dhabi to Düsseldorf will operate three times weekly. Copenhagen will be … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines introduces “RED à table” menu

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Japan Airlines is playing with its menus again, with its "RED à table" dining concept, this time basing its meals on the theme of "In-flight Meals for the Future". Under the theme of "In-flight Meals for the Future," JAL will begin offering the new "RED à table" menu in Premium Economy and Economy Class on medium- and long-haul international flights. The new … [Read more...]

Emirates taps Inmarsat for A350 inflight connectivity

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Emirates has made a connectivity decision for their upcoming Airbus A350 fleet, with the airline selecting Inmarsat for connectivity. The agreement marks an expansion of the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Inmarsat. It will enable the airline to provide advanced, high-speed inflight broadband using Inmarsat’s GX Aviation solution … [Read more...]