Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Delta Air Lines to add Auckland route as well as European Capacity

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Delta Air Lines is preparing to go south - with the airline planning a route between Los Angeles and Auckland, as well as additional capacity and routes to Europe. Delta Airbus A350 - Image, Delta Air Lines The Big Launch Los Angeles to Auckland will be a completely new route to the airline. The new route between Los Angeles to Auckland will commence on the 28th of … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (21st January)

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It's that time of the week when I try and compress multiple posts into a few lines. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. High Street, Birmingham, with brighter days coming. Routes and Networks It's been a busy week for route announcements, with airlines seemingly getting ready for a busy summer, Emirates to restore A380 service to more routes in … [Read more...]

Korean Air to restart four European Routes

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Korean Air is turning its eyes back towards Europe with the announcement that they are to restart four services.  Korean Air Boeing 787-9 at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will welcome back coverage to Prague and Zurich at the end of March, followed by the resumption of the Istanbul and Madrid routes at the … [Read more...]

Uzbekistan Airways to order 12 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

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The orders for the new year are trickling through, with Uzbekistan Airways placing an order for single-aisle aircraft from Airbus. The national carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan has placed a firm order with Airbus for 12 A320neo Family aircraft, divided into eight A320neo and four A321neo. The new aircraft will join the fleet of 17 Airbus A320 Family aircraft. A … [Read more...]