Economy Class & Beyond

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

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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

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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...]

Lufthansa to roll out its “Green” fares to Europe and North Africa

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If you feel the urge to pay towards Sustainable Air Fuels as an additional part of your ticket, Lufthansa is extending the rollout of its "Green" fares from the 15th of February.  Lufthansa Airbus A321 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is an extension of the trial that we covered in August last year, which involves a new fare option. An … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to suspend its operations to Pakistan

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Virgin Atlantic is making adjustments to its flying programme, with the airline axing its services to Pakistan later this year. Both the services from London to Heathrow and Lahore and Islamabad will cease. London and Lahore will operate until 1st May and between London and Islamabad until 9th July. The last booked flights are: LHR-LHE VS364 departs 30th April … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport passenger numbers edge upwards

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Heathrow Airport is reporting its passenger numbers - and its good news as people are choosing to travel, with numbers increasing. The airport handled over 5.4 million passengers travelling through Heathrow in January, the busiest start of the year since 2020, in a welcome sign that passengers are returning as they flow through the terminals. According to the numbers … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 taxiing at Geneva Airport

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 (in old colours) taxiing at Geneva Airport after completing the hop from its home base of Brussels Airport. Brussels Airlines operates a fleet of 15 Airbus A319 aircraft. The airline also uses the Airbus A320 on short-haul routes and is awaiting its first Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th February)

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Let's try and steer this blog back onto some sort of publishing schedule, as it is Saturday evening and might have a canned Gin and Tonic in hand as I edit this. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Violet Skies- Corporation Street, Birmingham. Passenger Experience Cathay Pacific reopens “The Deck” at Hong Kong, with further … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast start testing of their new Class 805 trains

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In brighter days past - Avanti West Coast promised new trains as part of its franchise commitment. Well, it seems the company is taking steps forward, with the first of the new trains now commencing mainline testing according to its owners, FirstGroup. Avanti West Coast Hitachi Class 805 train on test at Preston Station - Image, FirstGroup.  The train that … [Read more...]