Economy Class & Beyond

Fallout: Airlines race to adjust capacity post US Presidential Proclamation

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It's been a confusing time since 9PM EDT, when President Trump made his announcement to the people in regards to action the US will take on Covid-19. There's always a brighter tomorrow. Let's start with the Department of Homeland Security announcement President Donald J. Trump signed a Presidential Proclamation, which suspends the entry of most foreign nationals who … [Read more...]

BREAKING: President Trump suspends travel between Mainland Europe and the United States for 30 days

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Updated 02:00GMT Breaking just now, President Trump has announced all travel between Mainland Europe and the United States will be suspended for the next 30 days due to the Coronavirus. The change will come in on Midnight, Friday 13th March. There will be some exemptions for US Citizens, who have gone through screening before being allowed back to the United … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group takes action to cut 23,000 flights

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The Lufthansa Group has taken swift action with its planned schedule and has announced cuts across its network. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i taxing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Lufthansa Group (Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS and Eurowings). The new schedules run from 29th  March to 24th April 2020. For … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group adds flexiblity to its booking policies

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Lufthansa Group is moving to introduce new booking options across its network in a bid to keep bookings open and people moving. Lufthansa Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-400 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new waiver applies to Air Dolomiti Austrian Airlines Brussels Airlines Lufthansa SWISS The new extensive waiver policy for … [Read more...]

Qatar AIrways 10% off today

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It seems Qatar Airways has a promotion on for today - where you can get 10% discount off fares to celebrate the 20th February 2020. . Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Today's magic code is 20FEB20. The code is valid today, 20th February, on qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app using the … [Read more...]

Addio Air Italy – Airline suspends operations

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It seems that another airline can't make Italy work, with Air Italy facing the axe. Air Italy Airbus A330 arriving at Chicago O'Hare- Image, Economy Class and Beyond This comes after a meeting of the airlines shareholders (Alisarda and Qatar Airways through AQA Holding spa) which decided the “liquidazione in bonis” of the company - in effect liquidating … [Read more...]

Storm Ciara: Cancellations ahead

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If you're in the UK and Ireland, you're no doubt aware that Storm Ciara is upon us, bringing gales and high winds. And cancellations are in your future if have travel plans tomorrow. The UK weather warning map looking rather like a bunny - Data/Image - The Met Office The Met Office weather warning is at … [Read more...]