Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Qatar Airways adds Birmingham as its next UK Destination

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Qatar Airways continues to expand its European network, adding Birmingham in the United Kingdom as its fourth UK destination Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 at its base at Hamad International Airport - next stop - Birmingham, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Qatar Airways will operate a service between Doha and Birmingham eight times a week (one service a day, with double … [Read more...]

Does Lufthansa know the way to San Jose? It will do from April 2016!

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It seems San Jose is the next hot spot, with Lufthansa following British Airways in launching a route to San Jose in California. Lufthansa Airbus A340-300 at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The service between Frankfurt and San Jose commences on the 29th April with a five-day a week service. The timetable looks like this LH488 DEPART FRA 10:40 … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines launches the A350-900 ULR… but will it work?

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Singapore Airlines seemingly wants its non stop services between Singapore and the USA back. So much so - it has gone to Airbus for a variant of the Airbus A350-900 - dubbed the A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range). Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 ULR - Rendering, Airbus. From the pool of orders Singapore Airline has with Airbus for the A350-900, seven of them will be the … [Read more...]

British Airways route switch-a-roo at Heathrow from 14th October

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It's that time of the year again where British Airways is hell bent on confusing customers where to go to catch their planes. The big takeaway is that more long haul services are moving into Terminal 3 from Terminal 5. British Airways Airbus A380 at London Heathrow Terminal 5 - and yes, one of these will operate from Heathrow Terminal 3... From the 14th October, … [Read more...]