Economy Class & Beyond

Finnair to return to Nagoya, along with plans for Winter 2024

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Whilst we might be in the IATA Winter 2023 timetable, Finnair is looking forward to summer  2024, with plans to return to Nagoya. Finnair is planning to return to Chubu Centrair International Airport (the international airport that serves Nagoya and the Central Japan region) on the 30th of May 2024. The airline will operate two flights a week from that date. It will … [Read more...]

Iberia signals its Summer 2024 plans

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Iberia is strengthing its plans for Summer 2024, with more long-haul flights on its network, along with some extended European operations. Latin America Latin America will see an increase in services with the airline increasing its number of weekly flights to many of the 18 destinations in  16 Latin American countries -up to 328 weekly flights. Highlights include: … [Read more...]

Qantas to connect Perth to Paris

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It seems the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games are driving some route designs, with Qantas planning a new route between Perth and Paris.  Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner landing - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The move follows the deployment of ultra-long-haul flights from Perth to London and Rome. The new year-round route will see Qantas operate to the … [Read more...]

Air France prepares for a busy Winter 2023 timetable, as well as the return of a classic flight number…

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With the IATA winter timetable season starting shortly, Air France is getting ready for a busy season ahead. Air France Airbus A350-900 arriving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. During the 2023-2024 winter season (November 2023 – March 2024), the company will serve 167 destinations including 84 on long-haul and 83 on short and medium-haul. Let us … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines announces a codeshare

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It seems that Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) are getting closer, with an announcement that the two will enter into a codeshare agreement. Both airlines have signed a strategic codeshare agreement, so customers of both airlines will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s networks. With the codeshare, passengers can book on … [Read more...]

Return of the Whalejet – Lufthansa to operate A380s to Bangkok

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Lufthansa's use of its Airbus A380 fleet continues to grow, with the airline starting a service to Bangkok with the type.  Lufthansa A380 - Image, Lufthansa.  The A380 returns on the 28th of October 2023 - in time for the winter timetable change. It will operate between Munich (Lufthansa's A380 hub) and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport.  Lufthansa is to … [Read more...]

British Airways to return to Abu Dhabi

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After a four-year break, British Airways is continuing to expand its reach in the Middle East, with plans to serve Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. The route is available to book, with it commencing operations on  20 April 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round basis from London Heathrow. The planned timings are as follows: Abu Dhabi International … [Read more...]

AeroMexico to boost its European network for Summer 2024

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With Summer 2024 coming into view, Aeromexico is planning a transatlantic expansion to Europe for the season. AeroMexico Boeing 787-9 landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Aeromexico will expand its European operations in 2024, adding six weekly frequencies to Madrid and three more to Paris from Mexico City. The move will meet the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa annouces an Air-Rail tie-up with KORAIL

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The Air-Rail market is an important part of the multi-modal travel mix, as we continue to seek to reduce emissions - and yes, in some cases, reduce unrequired flying. Lufthansa has announced a tie-up with KORAIL- the national operator of South Korea. Lufthansa Group has partnered with KORAIL, the primary train operator in South Korea, to offer its passengers the … [Read more...]