Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have today unveiled a new strategic partnership that will significantly expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programmes. Qatar Airways and Virgin Austraila together - Image, Qatar Airways. The new agreement will commence mid-year, giving passengers a tighter customer experience and unique benefits when travelling … [Read more...]

For some, a fear of flying is a serious thing and can affect how they travel or if they travel. easyJet is to relaunch its Fearless Flyer courses. easyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The course, which has helped more than 9,000 people to date, starts at £69 per person. The course features a brand-new virtual element … [Read more...]

In an effort to drum up sales on the rails, the UK Government is launching "The Great British Rail Sale". Well, that sounds fine and dandy in a headline. What are the catches though? So first up are some of the savings, with the promise of over one million rail tickets will be slashed by up to 50%. Highlighted examples include: York to Leeds: was £5.60, … [Read more...]

The KLM menu is rotating again - this time with a new menu by Jonnie Boer. Also, the tableware is being updated. At Economy Class and Beyond, we always like to peek at the menu. Let us see what's being offered. What to look forward to aboard KLM World Business Class - Image, KLM Jonnie Boer is a Dutch star Chef, with sommelier Thérèse Boer of … [Read more...]

We all like to be entertained at 35,000ft in the air - and Finnair has selected Panasonic Avionics to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s widebody long-haul fleet. Panasonic ex3 in Business Class The IFE upgrade is a part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet. In … [Read more...]

Air France has been busy with Airbus, as it converts its initial Letter of Intent into a Firm Order for four Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. Air France Airbus A350F - Rendering Airbus/Air France.  The firm order will be for four A350F freighters, with purchase rights for an additional 4 aircraft. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]

The Qantas Group is making up for lost time, with the airline adding new routes to its network to Bengaluru and Seoul from Sydney. Qantas Airbus A330-300 taking off - Image, Qantas Sydney to Bengaluru  Qantas will operate four weekly return flights from Sydney to Bengaluru from 14th September, using an Airbus A330 aircraft. The move represents the first non-stop … [Read more...]

IAG low-cost carrier LEVEL is preparing to kick off its West Coast of the USA service, with flights set to resume to Los Angeles and San Francisco this week.  LEVEL Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El Prat - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route from Los Angeles will initially operate with three frequencies a week, on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and, as of the … [Read more...]

It's been some time coming, but British Airways short-haul international operations have finally returned to London Gatwick Airport. British Airways Airbus A320 at London Gatwick Airport - Image, British Airways. The airline cut back the short-haul international operation out of Gatwick due to the pandemic, with the airline relaunching services yesterday. Initially, … [Read more...]