Economy Class & Beyond

Gatwick Airport to charge £5 for car-drop off

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It's always a customer-friendly move to charge for something that was free in the past. Actually - it isn't.  Sadly it seems, Gatwick Airport is planning to charge £5 for the privilege to drop off passengers at its forecourts. Gatwick airport overhead view - image, Vinci The airport will introduce the charge next year - although no date has been set yet. The … [Read more...]

JetBlue to offer At-home pre-flight COVID-19 testing

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It seems that JetBlue is to follow other airlines, and is to offer pre-departure COVID-19 testing in partnership with Vault Health. JetBlue Airbus A320 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond JetBlue describes the kit as a "reliable at-home test option provides convenience to customers wanting peace of mind and those who must secure a … [Read more...]

Air France to switch over to Electric-Powered ramp equipment.

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Whilst we might be in the midst of a pandemic, airlines are still trying to reduce their emissions. Air France is trying to achieve this by switching to electricity powered ramp equipment. Air France Airbus A350 pushing back, with an electric tug - Image, Air France. Air France has committed to using electric-powered ramp equipment, and on 3 September 2020, tested the … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast introduces at-seat ordering for onboard catering

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Avanti West Coast is to launch a new service onboard their trains - where they can have food and drink delivered to their seat.  At seat ordering with Avanti West Coast - Image, Avanti West Coast The train company is to trial at-seat ordering on selected Pendolino trains. Currently, First Class have always had at-seat catering service, this will enable customers in … [Read more...]

WestJet implements zero-tolerance face covering policy

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WestJet of Canada is tightening its policies of face-coverings and masks, following other North American airlines - by moving to a "Zero-Tolerance" policy. WestJet 737-700 at Toronto Pearson - Image Economy Class and Beyond  This went live on the 1st September, covering any WestJet group airline (WestJet, WestJet Encore, WestJet Link and Swoop). It requires all passengers … [Read more...]

United Airlines to drop US Domestic change fees!

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Some big news sneaking out on a Sunday holiday weekend - and it's United Airlines announcing a major change to its fees structure... for the better, with some change fees being binned.  United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER Climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The carrier announced today that it is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard … [Read more...]

Wizz Air signs a major seating contract with Recaro Aircraft Seating

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In a major vote of confidence, Wizz Air has signed a contract with Recaro Aircraft Seating for 31,767 seats. Recaro SL3710 for Wizz Air --Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating The airline will use the Recaro SL3710 seat, to be installed on 146 Airbus barrow body aircraft. These seats will be installed starting 2021. The partnership is a part of a larger deal with the … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines aligns its fares with Lufthansa Group

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Brussels Airlines is being a little less surreal with its pricing policy, as it brings its fare products in line with its parent - Lufthansa Group. This will replace the existing fare structure of: Check & Go Light & Relax Flex & Fast Bizz & Class The current Brussels Airlines fare structure. There will be five fare products … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines doubles-down on face-covering requirements

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Alaska Airlines is tightening its face-covering requirements onboard its aircraft, which went into operation today (7th August). Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline announced that all passengers over the age of 2 years old must wear a cloth mask or face covering (which covers their nose and mouth) at all … [Read more...]

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