Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th January)

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It's that time of the week when I try to summarise the stuff that I wrote into a few lines, add a little commentary, and sarcasm and bake for 30 minutes at 200c. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Queen Elizabeth II Law Courts, Birmingham.  We're running this a bit later than normal - as there have been bigger news articles that needed to … [Read more...]

flyBe collapse fallout – Rescue Options Launched, UK CAA Advice

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We're continuing with our flyBe coverage, as the airline collapsed this morning at 3 am on the 28th of January. As a reminder, the airline has ceased trading, with no flyBe flights to be operated. Operators offering rescue fares For those travelling, some carriers are offering rescue fares. These include British Airways is offering £50/€60 rescue fares (plus … [Read more...]

BREAKING: FlyBe goes into administration – Flights Cancelled

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Some breaking news - it seems that regional carrier - flyBe (the second incarnation of the carrier) has appeared to have collapsed and ceased operations. flyBe De Havilland Dash8 Q400 landing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline was formed in 2020 out of the remains of the original FlyBe (which was an early casualty of the pandemic), with the … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines removes plastic cups from its services

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Plastic cups are easy for an airline. You pick a massive amount out, use them to distribute liquids in, collect them up, put them in the appropriate recycle pile and pray someone will recycle them cheaply enough for you. Alaska Airlines is playing a very different move, as it has removed plastic cups completely from its aircraft. The airline has moved instead to offer … [Read more...]

Air France-KLM Group goes shopping, comes out with Airbus A350 aircraft

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Air France-KLM Group have been shopping today it seems, with several new Airbus A350 orders confirmed. The big headline is the Airbus A350F orders, for which the airline is ordering four of the type. These aircraft are to be operated by Martinair on behalf of KLM Cargo.   These Airbus A350Fs will replace the fleet of 4 Boeing 747Fs currently operated by KLM Cargo … [Read more...]

Copa Airlines to add a service to Baltimore-Washington

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Copa Airlines is spreading its wings as the airline plans to add a service to Baltimore, Maryland. Copa Airlines Boeing 737-800 - Image, Copa Airlines The new service will launch on the 28th of June, 2023. It will operate from Copa's hub at Panama City to Baltimore-Washington International, complimenting its Washington Dulles route. The service will operate four (4) … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Terminal 2 future expansion works announced

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For those who use Manchester Airport, more work is being carried out. The owners - MAG (Manchester Airports Group) announced a £440m investment in the facility. According to the airport, the investment will transform the passenger experience at the UK’s third-largest airport, with new spacious facilities, state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and an … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to start Rome to New York service in June

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Norse Atlantic Airways is trying some new routes for Summer 2023, with the airline announcing it is intending to start a route between Rome and New York. Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways The move will mark the fifth European connection to New York by the airline. The route is planned to start on the 19th of June from Rome. Timings, … [Read more...]