Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Pacific gets bailed out by the Hong Kong government

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It seems that that Cathay Pacific of Hong Kong has finally have to consider a bailout as it navigates these troubling times.  Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The bailout - or "recapitalisation plan" is split into three parts Tranche A: Cathay Pacific will issue HK$19.5 billion in preference shares with detachable … [Read more...]

UK Arrival Quarantine goes live

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After political debates as well as protests, it seems that the Arrivals into the United Kingdom Quarantine programme has finally gone live. This will apply to all arrivals into the United Kingdom, be it by aircraft, ferry or train. It applies to both UK Nationals and visitors. On arrival, passengers will be required to provide an address where they … [Read more...]

easyJet prepares to cut its workforce

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It seems the troubles are continuing for easyJet who are planning major job cuts ahead EasyJet Airbus A319 coming into land at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond flights in France and the United Kingdom), it is preparing to cut 30% of its staff from its roster. The reductions according to the airline: (reflect) the reduced fleet, the optimisation … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines prepares to restart its network

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Brussels Airlines is preparing its red dots to retake to the air again from the 15th of June, with 59 destinations on the map. The new network is planned to run from 15th May 2020 to the end of August. It marks the end of 12 weeks of grounding for the airline and its scheduled network, peppered with the occasional rescue flight. The new network is based on demand and … [Read more...]

Spain to drop its Quarantine requirement from the 1st July

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It seems summer is back on - with Spain planning to drop its quarantine requirement on entering the country from 1st of July onwards. Welcome back to Spain Tourists! The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree await you... along with the beaches too. Currently, if you're planning to visit Spain, there is a mandatory 14 day self-isolation requirement upon arrival, as … [Read more...]

UK to implement 14 day quarantine on arrival

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The United Kingdom has decided to implement a 14 Day quarantine on arrival into the country. Welcome to the United Kingdom. Please self-quarantine on arrival. The measure announced by the Home Secretary - Priti Patel in a briefing at Downing Street today. Arrivals from the 8th June will be required to quarantine themselves for 14 days on arrival. Travellers will … [Read more...]

Jet2 extends its grounding through to July

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Leisure Jet2.com has decided to extend its grounding through to the 1st July. Jet2 Boeing 737-800 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In a statement, the airline says: Here's our latest information and travel advice regarding the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Due to the ongoing uncertainty caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, we’ve decided to … [Read more...]

Air France says Au Revoir to the Airbus A380

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Air France continues to adjust it's fleet size - with the end of Airbus A380 operations from the fleet Air France A380 peeking over the top at Paris Charles De Gaulle - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It marks the first airline to withdraw the aircraft from its fleet permanently. The fleet was due for withdrawal by the end of 2022 originally - however thanks to the joy … [Read more...]

Delta to withdraw its Boeing 777 fleet

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If COVID-19 is doing something nasty - it's forcing airlines to adjust their fleets. Delta Air Lines is no exception, with the airline now choosing to withdraw its entire Boeing 777 wide-body fleet. Delta Air Lines Boeing 777-200LR - Image, Delta Delta currently operates a fleet of 18 widebody Boeing 777 aircraft, with the type due to exit operates by the end of 2020. This … [Read more...]