Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Porter Airlines adds Los Angeles and San Francisco

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Porter Airlines of Canada is expanding its network from Toronto Pearson adding Los Angeles and San Francisco to its network. The airline will serve the main airports with a daily round-trip service connecting Toronto Pearson Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Planned operations are as … [Read more...]

Emirates celebrates its fifth freedoms – 10 years of Milan to New York

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It has been 10 years since Emirates decided to operate its Fifth-Freedom service, between Milan to New York.  How has it done? The answer is in the numbers for Emirates, with them flying over 6,000 flights in both directions, over 1.8 million passengers and 37u,000 tonnes of cargo, with the airline dedicated double-decker Airbus A380s on the route. The … [Read more...]

Condor fly to San Antonio in Summer 2024!

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There was a big announcement from San Antonio International Airport yesterday, as they announced that Condor - the German Leisure airline  - is planning to launch a service in Summer 2024. It will mark the first time that time that Texas joins the Condor network.  It will also be the only carrier offering a direct connection from San Antonio to Europe, without … [Read more...]