Economy Class & Beyond

SWISS expands AirRail partnership with SBB

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SWISS and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) have agreed to extend their AirRail offering, with new destinations and a partnership extension. Trains and Planes - SWISS and SBB - Image, SWISS.  When established in 2019, the programme was initially scheduled to run for up to five years. This has now been extended by the two companies indefinitely. The partnership has … [Read more...]

Ryanair to add extra capacity to Sweden

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With the Swedish government moving to abolish its Air Passenger Tax, Ryanair is taking advantage - with aircraft moved to the country to support route growth. Ryanair will add two extra Boeing 737 aircraft to its Sweden-based fleet for Summer 2025 – 1 in Arlanda & 1 in Gothenburg, in turn creating up to 60 new jobs locally, whilst adding 10 new routes for Swedish … [Read more...]

SAS and Delta Air Lines sign a codeshare agreement

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Recent new SkyTeam member SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) continues to deepen its relationship with other airlines as it signs a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines.  The new codeshare agreement will commence on the 25th of September 2024. This agreement came after SAS joined SkyTeam earlier this month on 1st September. Codeshares allow airlines to place their … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines goes for a massive summer expansion

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It seems that Delta Air Lines is preparing for a big Summer 2025, with the airline planning new destinations and frequencies for the season. The airline is planning over 700 weekly flights from its hubs of New York-JFK, Boston, Atlanta, Minneapolis-St. Paul and Detriot to 33 European destinations. Here's an infographic of what they plan to add: Let us dive in a … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines adjust capacity on its network for winter

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Like many airlines, Brussels Airlines is also adjusting its capacity for the winter period. It plans to add a new destination, scale up frequencies to the sun in Southern Europe, and add capacity to West Africa. Let's dive into the changes. Short Haul With winter looming, the sun is always a good thing. Brussels Airlines (along with some tour operators), will … [Read more...]

SAS announces a long-term partnership with Braathens Regional Airways

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It seems that Scandinavian Airlines is seeking extra capacity, whilst providing capacity core regional networks. To this, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways (BRA) have announced the signing of a long-term wet lease partnership aimed at securing reliable and efficient domestic air connectivity within Sweden. Under the terms of the wet lease … [Read more...]

SAS to return to Seattle

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With SAS now firmly in the SkyTeam Alliance, it has announced its first new long-haul route - and for those who love North America, you'll love this - with Seattle joining the network. With Seattle added to the network, SAS will offer nonstop flights to 11 North American gateways, further enhancing its global connectivity from Copenhagen Airport, serving as a key … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways goes double daily between Doha and Amsterdam

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It seems demand is a thing for Qatar Airways, with the airline adding an extra four frequencies to Amsterdam.  Qatar Airways Boeing 787 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The net result will be a double-daily service between Hamad International Airport in Doha to Amsterdam Schipol Airport for the majority of the winter season. The four … [Read more...]

British Airways to add capacity to six North American routes for Summer 2025

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As Summer 2024 fades away into the memories, British Airways is lining up its plans for North America for Summer 2025. The airline plans to operate a record number of flights from London to the US, Canada and Mexico in Summer 2025, offering more than 400 direct flights per week during its peak weeks, including 26 US cities. When arriving in the US, its passengers can … [Read more...]