Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa plans to walk away from Munich to Dubai

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It seems the heat is too much for Lufthansa, as the airline plans to withdrawn operations between Munich and Dubai from April next year. Lufthansa Airbus A330-300 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to airlineroute, it seems that operations on flights LH638/LH639 will be ceasing after the 10th April (11th from Dubai). Meanwhile, two of the … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus pulls Belfast City to London Gatwick services

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It seems that Aer Lingus will be pulling its Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick services next year. Aer Lingus Airbus A320 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The three times a day service between Belfast City and Gatwick will be pulled on 26th March 2016 to release slots that are required when International Airlines Group brought Aer … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle gets UK Operators Licence – plans expansion

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It seems Norwegian Air Shuttles appetite for growth is insatiable, with the airline to open a UK subsidiary. Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Rendering, Norwegian Air Shuttle The subsidiary - Norwegian UK has gained its own United Kingdom Operators Licence, which allows it access to bilateral traffic rights from the United Kingdom to new destinations in Asia, … [Read more...]

Air Berlin adds four new long haul destinations to the USA and Cuba

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Air Berlin is trying to improve its long haul network, with the planned addition of four new services in summer 2016. Air Berlin Airbus A330-300 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. So, which cities are the lucky recipients of new services? Step forward Boston, Dallas Fort Worth, San Francisco and... Havana, Cuba. These services will … [Read more...]

American Airlines add New Zealand to its network map

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Demonstrating the strength of "long and thin" capabilities of the Boeing 787, American Airlines is to start a service between Los Angeles and Auckland in New Zealand. American Airlines Boeing 787 in flight - Image, American Airlines. The route was launched with a bit of glitz and glam with  American Airlines chairman and CEO, Doug Parker,New Zealand Prime Minister, … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to add Düsseldorf to its network

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It seems Singapore Airlines is looking beyond the traditional hub airports with the launch of a new service between Singapore and Düsseldorf Airport next year. Singapore Airlines First Airbus A350-900 outside the Airbus Toulouse Paint shop (note - no engines installed in this picture)- Image, Airbus The new route will commence on the 21st July 2016 - as a three times … [Read more...]

Air Serbia adds Belgrade to New York route

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Air Serbia (what was known as JAT until a few years ago) is to make a little splash with a return to New York. Plans are afoot to use a single Airbus A330-200 aircraft between the two routes as part of the planned expansion. Air Serbia A330-200 - Renderings Air Serbia. Air Serbia aim to operate a service five times a week between Belgrade and New York. The service will … [Read more...]

Air Canada adds more Vancouver to London Services, cuts others…

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Air Canada will be boosting its Vancouver to London Heathrow services during the summer period of 2016, however other routes will feel cuts. Firstly the boost between Vancouver and Heathrow, which will add a second daily service between 1st June and 29th September 2016 (from Vancouver). Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at Toronto Pearson International Airport Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]

Delta walks away from Dubai – throws toys out of its pram

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It seems Delta is throwing in the towel between Atlanta and Dubai, with the four times a week  service due to be withdrawn from February 2016. Delta 777-200LR Business Interior - Image, RenePoints (Used with permission) Delta Boeing 777-200LR Interior - Economy Class - Image, Renespoints. Unsurprisingly, the press release is full of "Its those evil Middle East Three … [Read more...]

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