Economy Class & Beyond

Austrian Airlines to renew their fleet with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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It seems that the powers at be at Lufthansa Group have decided which aircraft Austrian Airlines will be getting for its long-haul fleet renewal.  And it will be the Boeing 787-9. Austrian_787-9 - Rendering, Austrian Airlines The airline will gain Ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The first 787 will be landing beginning of 2024 in Vienna and will expand the flag … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways increases services to Casablanca and Marrakesh

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Qatar Airways is continuing to fill in the gaps in its network, with the airline planning to return to Casablanca and Marrakesh. Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Flight to the two cities will resume on 30 June 2023, operating four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays., and will operate through the summer season with … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds new routes and capacity to the South Pacific

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United Airlines is planning a major network expansion from the USA to Australia and New Zealand. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond First up is a new route between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on 1st December 2023. United will be the only airline to offer direct flights between the U.S. and New Zealand's South … [Read more...]

British Airways unveils its new Safety Video

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I've lost track of when I last saw the last British Airways safety video on one of their aircraft. But it seems the airline is wanting to bring the video back, with the airline unveiling its new video today. Let's waste no time and dive in with their new video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQlX9Bg6Lk According to the airline, it features the airline’s … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th April)

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It's that time of the week again when I try and wrap things together, and package them up whilst consuming a beverage that resembles coffee. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Look up - The Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square. TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove The first of three parts of this trip report has made it into the real world. I'm going to … [Read more...]

Neste to power Ryanair out of Amsterdam, with a 40% SAF mixture

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With airlines seeking to secure key Sustainable Aviation Fuel sources, some are proceeding with higher mixes in their fuel blends. Ryanair has extended its collaboration with Neste. This is a big one, with the move by the two parts to enable Ryanair to power its full schedule of flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a 40% blend of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation … [Read more...]

Air Canada to add a Vancouver to Dubai service

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For those wanting to escape to warmer clients in the winter, Air Canada is planning to launch a service between Vancouver and Dubai International.  Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline plans to launch a four-times-a-week service from the 28th of October. The planned operation is as follows: AC78 DEPART YVR 20:0 … [Read more...]