Economy Class & Beyond

Star Alliance to add paid access option for its Amsterdam lounge

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Star Alliance is expanding its "paid access" options, with it offering this to customers at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This will allow access to the Star Alliance-branded lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol. The access will be available for Star Alliance passengers regardless of membership status or cabin class, for a fee. That fee is €50 for up to three … [Read more...]

KLM plans service increase to Greater China Area

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It seems airlines' fascination with the Greater China area continues, as KLM is planning to increase services out of its Amsterdam hub to three of the destinations in the Greater China area. KLM Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The timetable changes will go into effect for the summer timetable. Again this is in … [Read more...]

SWISS plans its Shanghai return

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Airlines are continuing to monitor China carefully, with SWISS International Air Lines planning its service to Shanghai. SWISS Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The move is a result of the easing in entry conditions for Mainland China. SWISS will restart operations on the route from the 3rd of March 2023, starting … [Read more...]

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries formally ends the SpaceJet Programme

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It has been some time coming, but with orders cancelled and no further traction in the market, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is cancelling its Spacejet programme.  Farwell Spacejet - Image, MHI. The Spacejet was meant to be a 70 to 90-seater regional jet, with the M90 and M100 (and previously, M70)In a statement, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said: Mitsubishi Heavy … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle to lease six Boeing 737-8 aircraft

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It seems Norweigan Air Shuttle is bullish for the summer period, with the airline planning to lease an additional six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The airline has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) to lease six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. These are in addition to the three 737 MAX 8 aircraft which Norwegian previously agreed to lease from … [Read more...]

Solaseed Air go Pokemon – All the Exeggutor aboard!

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In Japan is it common for companies to tie up to promote prefectures, regions, or well... anything. Solaseed Air is hopping aboard the Pokemon Jet craze, with an aircraft to feature Exeggutor (as well as a few other Pokemon).  Spot the Solaseed Air jet, as well as all the different Pokemon. Image Solaseed Air/The Pokemon Company.  Why Exeggutor (in either … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th February)

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It's the end of the week as we barrel into February. It's also time for me to put some links, sarcasm and one-line zingers into a post that ties the week together. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A shop of delights - Mr Simms Sweet Shop, Great Western Arcade, Birmingham. Routes and Networks Emerald Airlines adds additional capacity out of Belfast … [Read more...]

Air France to bolster Canadian services

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Air France is bolstering its Canadian network out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with new routes, service resumptions and bolstered frequencies. Oh, Ottowa Let us start with Ottowa, which will be new to the Air France network. The airline will launch a five-times-a-week service to the Canadian capital from 27th June. Planned operations are listed below: AF364 DEPART CDG … [Read more...]