After three years of operation, it seems that Hi Fly is to cease flying the Airbus A380 and will return the aircraft after it completes its lease. Hi Fly Airbus A380 at the Paris Air Show 2019 - Image, Hi Fly. The airline operates a single Airbus A380 (ex Singapore Airlines). It is planning the phase-out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year. … [Read more...]
United Airlines to offer free COVID-19 testing on Newark to London route
United Airlines trying to push forward with reopening precious air bridges, with the announcement it is trial COVID-19 tests from Newark to London Heathrow on limited flights. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at London Heathrow, Image Economy Class and Beyond. From 16th November through 11th December, the airline will offer rapid tests to every passenger over 2 years old … [Read more...]
Boots to offer private COVID-19 testing
Boots (a chain of chemists in the U.K.) is to offer private COVID-19 testing for customers. For those pondering travelling to the UAE and or other counties, this could be very useful. The service initially rolled out to ten stores - in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and Glasgow for customers travelling to UAE. The chemist plans to roll out a wider service to over … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific to dissolve Cathay Dragon, makes further cuts
Some bad news out of Hong Kong today, with Cathay Pacific group making some hard cuts - with Cathay Dragon (Dragon Airways) to be shut down. Cathay Dragon Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move to close Cathay Dragon comes as part of a restructuring effort by the airline. The group will seek regulatory approval … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th October)
It's that time of the week where I assemble my writings, make sure things look like I've grammar checked them and ponder the meaning of life. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Even Gnomes know to wear a mask - Nottingham Transport Museum (Great Central Railway, Nottingham). UK Travel Corridors UK Government updates its travel … [Read more...]
To Fine, To serve – British Airways fined £20 million over date breach
It seems the data breach that involved British Airways has come back to haunt them, with the UK Information Commissioners Office (ICO) fining the airline £20 million for failing to protect the personal and financial details of over 400,000 if its customers. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaching Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The ICO breaks … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways – Sofia returns, frequencies increased in parts of its network
Qatar Airways is planning to boost its network again, adding Sofia and Bucharest back to the network, as well as increasing frequencies on parts of the network. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Sofia (Bulgaria) and Bucharest (Romania) will rejoin the network, with a 3 times a week service, marking it the … [Read more...]
SKY Express orders four A320neo aircraft
It seems that some airlines are still in the mood to follow through with purchases - with SKY express of Greece ordering four Airbus A320neo aircraft. Sky Express Airbus A320neo - rendering, Airbus. With the order, SKY express becomes a new Airbus customer. In addition, the Greek airline recently leased two A320neos from ACG Aviation Capital Group. The airline has selected … [Read more...]
Alex Cruz to step down from British Airways, changes at the top of IAG
It’s seems that International Airline Group is having a shuffle at the top of the airline, and British Airways CEO Alex Cruz will be stepping down from the role, making way for Sean Doyle of Aer Lingus to take over as Chief Executive... and eventually, chairman. P45 for Mr Cruz please. In summary, the changes are: Alex Cruz, British Airways chairman and … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th October)
It's that time of the week where I attempt to put the breaks on my sarasm and let the headlines speak for themselves. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond What things exist when you go out and explore? Great Bar Hall, Birmingham Editors note: This is going out a little late this week, as I'm doing a photoshoot this morning to keep my brain going in these … [Read more...]
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