Economy Class & Beyond

Trying to begin again – Malaysia Airlines goes to “Hard Reset” itself

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We all have seen Malaysia Airlines tumble and fall quite hard in the past few years - and the incidents of MH370 and MH17 have not helped the airline in any way. With CEO Christoph Mueller bluntly stating that Malaysia Airlines is "technically bankrupt", it seems there is a lot of work to be done to drag the airline back into the money. Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus to go to Liverpool

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Whilst Aer Lingus is in the process of being purchased by IAG, it still has the business of running an airline - with Irish flag carrier announcing it's next destination of Liverpool in the United Kingdom. Aer Lingus Airbus A320 taxing at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The service will be run as a full service by Aer Lingus (as opposed to an Aer Lingus … [Read more...]

British Airways Boeing 787 fleet next stop: Tel Aviv

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The spread of British Airways Boeing 787 operations continue with the airline confirming that Tel Aviv in Israel will join be operated with the aircraft from Autumn 2015. British Airways Boeing 787 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The Boeing 787 will partially replace a Boeing 777-200 that is operated between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv on … [Read more...]

United Airlines plans its 787-9 deployment from Houston

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With United Airlines bringing more Boeing 787-9 aircraft online, the airline is outlining its plans for the deployment of the larger 787s from its Houston Intercontinental hub. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Image, (c) The Boeing Company Six routes will be switched over in the Autumn of 2015, starting in August and through to March 2016 (and yes - we're now talking about … [Read more...]

American Airlines 787’s next destination: Chicago to Tokyo Narita

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The fledgling American Airlines 787 fleet continues to spread its wings, with another route to the Far East. American Airlines will be switching over its Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo Nartia airport from a Boeing 777-200ER to a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from the 18th August 2015 . The route will operate five days a week, based on the following timetable: AA153 DEPART ORD … [Read more...]

Etihad and American Airlines increase codeshare flights

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Whilst the ding-dong fight between the Middle East Three (Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways) versus the US3 (American, Delta and United) continues - it's business as usual between American Airlines and Etihad Airways, who have announced more codeshare flights. American Airlines Boeing 737-800 at Las Vegas - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Etihad Airways Boeing … [Read more...]

El Al to move to Heathrow Terminal 4, Terminal 1 becomes very empty…

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El Al are on the move this weekend at London Heathrow Airport, as the move out of the ever emptying Terminal 1, and into Terminal 4 El Al Boeing 777-200 landing at Heathrow Airport - shot from Terminal 4, Image - Economy Class and Beyond El Al will move on the 25th April 2015, with all services moved over. Premium passengers will be able to use the Plaza Premium … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle adds Puerto Rico and Las Vegas to its network

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Whilst the legacy carriers continue to moan about the growth of Norwegian Air Shuttle, the airline is going about its merry way, with a slew of new routes announced to be operated with its Boeing 787 fleet. This time, the bright lights of Las Vegas are in Norwegians sights, along with the warm beaches of Puerto Rico with a service to San Juan. Norwegian Boeing 787 - … [Read more...]

British Airways increases its London City to Dublin Frequency

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With the competition of FlyBe now no longer of concern, British Airways is increasing its services between London City Airport and Dublin Airport. British Airways Embraer E-190 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. British Airways CityFlyer will boost its services to six times a day during the week, with a new flight pair of BA4469/BA4470 from the 1st … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways takes its Athens operation 3 times daily

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Qatar Airways continues to expand its operations to Athens, with the announcement that the airline is to operate a three-times daily service between Doha and Athens. Qatar airways A330 landing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Doha based airline will offer a 3rd daily flight operating late at night from the 1st June, adding an Airbus A320's worth of … [Read more...]