Economy Class & Beyond

Air New Zealand introduce an Economy Scretch product

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Air New Zealand is giving further comfort choices in the economy cabin, with the announcement of an "Economy Stretch" product. Air New Zeland Boeing 777 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Economy Scetch is an addition to the economy products offered by the airline (including the normal economy seat and the SkyCouch). As the name infers - this is an extra-space economy … [Read more...]

Emirates continues to scale up its Cairo flights

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Emirates is continuing to scale up its operations to Cario, with the airline planning to operate 28 weekly flights, along with an increase in A380-operated services.   Emirates Airbus A380 taking off, Image - Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will boost its operations to and from Cairo from 25 to 28 weekly flights from 29 October 2023. The additional flights provide … [Read more...]

KLM extends its Air-Rail partnership with Thalys

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KLM is adding further rail capacity, with the airline purchasing additional seats from Thalys, between Amsterdam and Brussels.  KLM and Thayls together- Image, KLM. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport passenger numbers edge upwards

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Heathrow Airport is reporting its passenger numbers - and its good news as people are choosing to travel, with numbers increasing. The airport handled over 5.4 million passengers travelling through Heathrow in January, the busiest start of the year since 2020, in a welcome sign that passengers are returning as they flow through the terminals. According to the numbers … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways reopens its Paris Charles de Gaulle Premium Lounge

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In a sign that things are returning to some sense of normality, with Qatar Airways is reopening its Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. This is to complement the airline’s triple daily flights to Doha. It is available for Premium passengers (First and Business Class passengers) and eligible oneworld alliance partners. The … [Read more...]

Star Alliance to add paid access option for its Amsterdam lounge

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Star Alliance is expanding its "paid access" options, with it offering this to customers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This will allow access to the Star Alliance-branded lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol. The access will be available for Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a fee. That fee is €50 for up to three … [Read more...]

UK Passport price increase goes into effect

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If you missed out on the warning last month, it's a bit late now, as the price of a UK Passport has now increased. Now more expensive than ever -Image, Home Office.  The new fees for the standard application process are: Apply online Apply by paper form Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport £82.50 £93 Adult (16 and … [Read more...]

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