Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Pacific turns to Europe – Munich and Brussels to join the network

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Growth is back on the agenda for Cathay Pacific, with the airline planning to serve Munich for the first time, whilst adding Brussels back to its network in Summer 2025. Cathay Pacific’s debut passenger service to Munich is set to launch on 16 June 2025 with four return flights per week, marking the airline’s second route to Germany alongside its daily service to … [Read more...]

SAS to launch a service to Seoul

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)  is continuing to expand with help from its SkyTeam friends - this time partnering to launch a service to Seoul, South Korea.  SAS Airbus A350-900 - Image, SAS. A new direct route is planned to commence in  Copenhagen and Seoul, with it due to start on the 12th of September, 2025. The route launch will mark Scandinavia and Korea's first … [Read more...]

Emirates first A350 destination gets a start date

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Yesterday, Emirates took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft. We now have confirmation of the first route the new aircraft will serve, as well as a date. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates. And yes, it's Edinburgh that will be the launch destination, with services commencing on the 3rd of January 2025. The service to Edinburgh was relaunched on the … [Read more...]

Etihad announces ten new routes… with a lot of Airbus A321LR action

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After playing secret squirrel for a week, Etihad Airways has announced its planned expansion, with 10 new destinations joining the network. Etihad Airbus A350-1000 landing at Chicago O'Hare. Image, Economy Class and Beyond.   They are: Algiers: The capital of Algeria. Atlanta: The state capital of Georgia, Atlanta in the USA Chiang Mai: Northern … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to launch Stockholm to Bangkok

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For those wanting to escape the cold confines of Stockholm, there's good news from Norse Atlantic Airways who are planning to start a service to Bangkok. The new route will start on 29 October 2025. It will operate between Stockholm Arlanda and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi twice weekly on Wednesdays and Sundays. As usual, passengers will fly on a Norse Boeing 787-9 … [Read more...]

easyJet plots a lot of route launches from the UK for Summer 2025

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easyJet has announced the launch of 26 new routes for summer 2025 including 21 from ten UK airports -  including its first-ever flights and package holidays to the island of Sal in Cape Verde. With Cape Verde joining the easyJet network, it will become the first ever Sub-Saharan destination the airline has flown to, when it takes off from London Gatwick airport next … [Read more...]

Jet2 to launch a new base at London Luton Airport

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It seems that leisure carrier Jet2 is preparing to open a new base at London Luton Airport, targeting sunseekers from Summer 2025 onwards. Jet2 Airbus A321neo - Image, Jet2/Airbus.  In the first summer of operations, Jet2 will plan to operate to  17 sunshine destinations across Europe, the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean, in response to enormous demand from … [Read more...]

KLM to add three long-haul destinations to its network

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Royal Dutch Airlines - KLM - is preparing to add three new long-haul routes to its map as it continues to strengthen its network. The airline is planning to add  San Diego (US), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India) to its long-haul operations. Let us break down the details San Diego The new Amsterdam to San Diego route will open for flights from 8 May 2025, … [Read more...]

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines Increase Services Between Jakarta and Singapore

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With Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines deepening their relationship, there is good news, with frequency increases announced. Service Uplifts ahead Onto the meat of the announcement, with Singapore Airlines planning to operate eight daily between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore services from 22 November 2024, up from six currently. Garuda Indonesia will expand its … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to open London Heathrow to Cancun route

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Virgin Atlantic is plotting its return to Mexico, with the airline planning to launch a route to Cancun. The airline is planning a new route, operating three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun, commencing in Winter 2025. These will launch on the 19th of October 2025, providing easy access to Central America, with onward connections provided by SkyTeam partner … [Read more...]