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...]

Delta Air Lines is seeing a major uplift in bookings, as the USA prepares to reopen, with a reported uplift of 450% in forward bookings.  Delta Airbus A330-300 departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Delta has seen a 450% increase in international point-of-sale bookings versus the six weeks before the announcement. Many international flights are expected … [Read more...]

Airlines are fast preparing for the reopening of US borders on 8 November, with Air France planning to operate up to 122 weekly flights to 11 destinations in the US. Air France is breathing a sigh of relief, with the airline noting a significant increase in bookings at Air France, particularly on routes to New York, Miami, and Los Angeles, for travel in November and over the … [Read more...]

Emirates has finally set the date for its Tel Aviv flights. The magic date? 6th December 2021. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The move comes as the UAE and Israel continue to develop greater economic cooperation to drive growth across a range of sectors, in addition to boosting trade flows between both nations. Emirates will operate a … [Read more...]

We're going to stick with Emirates, as they have announced an expansion of their codeshare relationship with TAP Air Portgual.   Emirates Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The updated agreement will add 23 more destinations to the partnership from 2 November. This brings the total number of destinations where … [Read more...]