Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates to send refurbished Airbus A380s to Manchester and Millan

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It's the double M for Emirates, as they prepare to send their refitted Airbus A380 aircraft to two destinations - Manchester (UK) and Milan (Italy). The latest retrofitted A380s will operate on EK017/018 to Manchester from 6 June, and on EK091/092 to Milan from 1 July. With the introduction of Emirates' newly retrofitted A380 to Manchester, the airline will expand its … [Read more...]

United Airlines goes for growth in the Pacific

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United Airlines is trying out four new long haul destinations, expanding the airlines's international reach - and this time, over the Pacific. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Expect to see them on three of the new routes. Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The Chicago-based carrier will offer flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with … [Read more...]

Cathay Group to boost connectivity to Mainland China

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The Cathay Group is scaling up services to Mainland China this summer, with an enhanced schedule providing close to 300 return flights per week during the peak period. Both Cathay Pacific and HK Express prepare for the busy summer season - Imge, The Cathay Group. The group (covering Cathay Pacific and HK Express) is focusing on on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia received the green light to launch

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In good news for Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia, both airlines have received the final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance. Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic working together - Image, Qatar Airways/Virgin Australia. With this move, it officially signals the green light for the launch of … [Read more...]

Emirates to expand refitted Boeing 777-300ER operations

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It seems the refit programme to upgrade the Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 continues apace at Emirates, with the airline adding further destinations for its refitted fleet. Eight new destinations are on the list. They include Lisbon, Dublin, Hong Kong, Male, Kolkata, Colombo, Johannesburg and Cape Town. Let's look at the deployments and dates. Lisbon - From 1 … [Read more...]

Uganda Airlines to operate London Gatwick, launching European services

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Uganda Airlines is setting a new path for itself, with the airline planning to launch flights to London, in turn launching its European services. Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo at the Dubai Air Show 2021 - Image, Airbus. The airline will commence operations from Entebbee International Airport to London Gatwick on the 18th of May 2025.  They will operate four weekly … [Read more...]

Emirates to add seven further A350-900 routes

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Emirates is expanding the sphere of its A350-900 operations with seven destinations earmarked to be served. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates The routes that will gain the A350 are: Tunis - Emirates will operate the A350 six times weekly (all days except for Tuesday) to Tunis on EK 747/748 from 1st June. Amman - The EK 905/906 rotation will be served … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways adds extra summer capacity on a number of routes

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It seems that summer 2025 has made Qatar Airways modify its plans, with the airline adding extra frequencies on some its world-wide network. Let's explore and see what is growing over the period. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 taxiing at Hamad International Airport, Doha. Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes which are getting frequency uplifts include: … [Read more...]

Emirates to open three new routes to Asia

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Emirates is turning its focus eastwards, with plans to launch three new routes to destinations in Asia. The new routes are Dubai - Shenzhen, Starting 1st July with a daily service Dubai - Da Nang - Starting 2nd June via Bangkok, four times a week Dubai - Siem Reap - Starting the 3rd of June via Bangkok, three times a week The addition of Shenzhen, Da Nang … [Read more...]

KLM plots its Summer 2025 plans

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As the days lighten, airlines are getting their Summer 2025 plans locked in. KLM has announced its intentions for the season ahead, Intercontinental KLM is going to be busy this summer, with its intercontinental network expanding to San Diego (United States), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India). The airline will also continue its service to Portland (United States) … [Read more...]