Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A330-300 pushing back at London Heathrow

by

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.This week, we have an Iberia Airbus A330-300 pushing back as it prepares to depart Heathrow Terminal 3 as it prepares for the short hop back to Madrid Airport. Iberia operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200 and Airbus A350-900 in its long-haul fleet. The … [Read more...]

KLM extends its Air-Rail partnership with Thalys

by

KLM is adding further rail capacity, with the airline purchasing additional seats from Thalys, between Amsterdam and Brussels.  KLM and Thayls together- Image, KLM. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March … [Read more...]

Last Week At Economy Class and Beyond (18th February)

by

We're past the period of enforced love, as days continue to get brighter. However, life continues at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's been one of those weeks - Sandwell General Hospital, West Bromwich. Although I'm of the opinion Sandwell still doesn't exist. It's just a state of mind.  Routes and Networks Virgin Atlantic to suspend its … [Read more...]

Etihad to launch a summer service to Lisbon

by

Etihad is expanding its summer options for passengers with a service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon. The new Abu Dhabi and Lisbon will start on 2 July 2023, in time for the summer holidays. Three flights a week will be offered to Lisbon, operating Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays. Planned timetable as per Etihad's site: EY063 DEPAR AUH 02:55 ARRIVE LIS 08:10 EY064 … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group cancels *ALL* flights through Frankfurt and Munich

by

The Ver.di strike that is planned for tomorrow seems to have struck deep, with Lufthansa Group giving up for the day at its hubs in Frankfurt-am-Main and Munich, cancelling 1,300 flights. The Ver.di strike will call out public sector employees at the following airports on the 17th of February. It will impact the following airports as well (and their websites … [Read more...]

Breaking down Air India’s “Letters of Intent” for Airbus and Boeing

by

There's been a lot of splashes made by Air India today as it signed itself for a major fleet renewal, with both Airbus and Boeing taking the spoils. But what have they signed up for? We have Letters of Intent - not Firm Orders Let us kick off with the terminology here first. Air India, Airbus and Boeing have had Letters of Intent (LoI)'s signed today. These … [Read more...]

American Airlines to restart three routes from Dublin Airport

by

For American Airlines and oneworld travellers, there's good news as the airline plans to restart three routes out of Dublin Airport. American Airlines Boeing 787 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  American Airlines will restart three of its popular transatlantic routes this spring, bringing daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth, Charlotte and Chicago back for Irish … [Read more...]