Well, Virgin Atlantic is adding to its transatlantic network, with Austin joining the party.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is the first new USA route for Virgin Atlantic since 2015. The four times a week service will launch on 25th May 2022.  Planned operations are as follows: VS231 DEPART LHR … [Read more...]

In a case of "throwing their toys out of the pram", Ryanair is to close its base at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport and suspend operations to the airport. As such Ryanair will suspend and cancel all routes from 31st March 2022. The aircraft will be reallocated from Frankfurt-am-Main (five in total) to other airports that have according to the airline " responded with lower … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines have announced details of the commencement of Aer Lingus Regional flights, with tickets now on sale. Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton with Emerald Airlines CEO Conor McCarthy, and an Emerald Airline ATR72-600 - Image, Aer Lingus Emerald Airlines will operate flights under a franchise agreement. Flights will commence 17th March 2022, with … [Read more...]

Its taken some time as well as tussles with unions - but British Airways is ready to launch its "new" Gatwick subsidiary operation - BA Euroflyer.  British Airways A320 at Heathrow Airport -Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Tickets go on sale today for flights starting on the 29th of March 2022.  The airline announced its intention to create a short-haul … [Read more...]

Finnair is continuing to expand its network to the USA, with the airline planning a number of new routes Finnair Airbus A350-900 at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond From its home of Helsinki Vanatta, Finnair will operate fights to Seattle from 1 June 2022. The airline will operate these in the summer season of 2022, flying three weekly flights … [Read more...]

Canadian airline WestJet is adding a new international network destination, with London Heathrow being a new destination for Spring/Summer 2022. The airline will open a route between Calgary and London Heathrow, utilising a Boeing 787 on the route.  It will feature a three-class service, with Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy Class … [Read more...]

For those who love the Airbus A380, there's good news - Emirates is planning to reintroduce the type on its Dubai to Bangkok route.  |Emirates Airbus A380 departing Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It will reintroduce the A380 operation from 28th November 2021. The aircraft upgrade will help Emirates to meet strong passenger demand for inbound travel into the … [Read more...]

Spanish carrier Iberia will be expanding its North American network for Summer 2022, with three destinations announced. Let us dive in and see what is being offered. Iberia Airbus A330 at Madrid Airport - mage, Economy Class and Beyond  The airline will offer the following from April 2022. Washington DC (Dulles) San Francisco International Dallas-Fort … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is preparing for the Airbus A380 to return to service. Although from the language of their press release, "Welcoming the A380 back into the fleet" would be a rather strong term, to say the leat.   Qatar Airways Airbus A380 taking off from London Heathrow - the airport will see this version of the A380 return from 15th December. Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

In a rare show of unity, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are to celebrate the changes in the US Border entry requirements, with two aircraft taking off simultaneously from London Heathrow Airport. When two airlines band together - Image, British Airways/Virgin Atlantic. In recognition of a long-campaigned for and pivotal moment for the travel industry, for the … [Read more...]