Economy Class & Beyond

QantasLink’s first Airbus A220 enters final assembly

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Qantas's first Airbus A220 for its QantasLink subsidiary has entered the final assembly stage, as the airline prepares to accept the type into its fleet. The aircraft’s major airframe components, including the centre and rear fuselage, are coming together at Airbus’ production facility in Mirabel, Canada, with the first of 29 aircraft expected to arrive in … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to add routes from Paris and Berlin to Miami

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Norse Atlantic Airways is doubling-down on Miami, with plans to launch services from both Paris and Miami. The move will add additional flights to Miami, supporting the London and Oslo operations. Services from Paris to Miami commence on the 11th of December 2023, and Berlin to Miami from the 15th of December 2023, with leading fares starting from €219 from Paris and … [Read more...]

Emirates obtains lounge space at Paris CDG Terminal 1

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We all know that when things close at an airport, it causes chaos for the passenger experience. Emirates has partnered with Extime in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport, to offer its premium travellers a new exclusively dedicated lounge space in Terminal 1, while the renovation of Terminal 2 continues. … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th July)

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Another week of seeing Windows Out-of-the-Box experience hasn't done much damage to me... Well, maybe. It's still Saturday evening, and I've got a can of slimline pre-mixed Gin and Tonic, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  As we come to a year since the Commonwealth Games were held in Birmingham, The Raging Bull (Also, known as Ozzy) is … [Read more...]

British Airways updates its onboard service for the summer

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It's summer, so it's time for British Airways to update its inflight service - and yes, Ice Cream is coming for those down the back of the aircraft. Starting today (7th July), the airline is offering complimentary ice cream on daytime flights departing London Heathrow and London Gatwick before 17:00 UK time, partnering with fellow British brand, Jude’s, to offer a … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle to acquire Widerøe 

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It seems that Norwegian Air Shuttle is back on the acquisition path after a hard few years, with plans to acquire Widerøe. Norwegian has entered into an agreement with WF Holding AS to acquire Widerøe, the major regional carrier in Norway. Widerøe will continue to exist as a separate company with its own brand, organisation and headquarters in … [Read more...]

Icelandair confirms its Airbus A321XLR order

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Icelandair has sealed the deal with Airbus, with the airline placing a firm order for the Airbus A321XLR The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer, who has been traditionally an all-Boeing airline. It will comprise of 13 AirbusA321XLRs . The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs from SMBC Aviation Capital Limited. The A321XLR will allow Icelandair to seize … [Read more...]