Economy Class & Beyond

United Airlines goes for growth in the Pacific

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United Airlines is trying out four new long haul destinations, expanding the airlines's international reach - and this time, over the Pacific. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Expect to see them on three of the new routes. Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The Chicago-based carrier will offer flights from Hong Kong to Bangkok, Thailand, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with … [Read more...]

ITA Airways commences its journey to Star Alliance

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With Lufthansa Group drawing ITA Airways further in its clutches, its time for the airline to commence the move from SkyTeam to Star Alliance. ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to deploy Airbus A350 to Frankfurt and beyond

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It seems the delivery delay monster has struck again - this time with Lufthansa. It's got to the point that the new generation  Airbus A350-900s (which have been confined to operations from Munich until now ) are heading Lufthansa's main hub of Frankfurt-am-Main. Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline … [Read more...]

Transport for London bans non-foldable e-Bikes from its network

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For those of you who want to take your e-Bike on Transport for London services, you're in for a rude awakening, as TfL has banned them from today, 31st March. No e-Bikes are allowed on the Underground, as well as other transport modes. The ban includes all non-folding e-bikes, including standard cycles that have been converted to e-bikes using conversion kits. They will … [Read more...]

BOC Aviation goes shopping at Airbus and Boeing

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More end-of-fiscal-year fun, with lesser BOC Aviation going shopping at both Boeing and Airbus Boeing Boeing and BOC Aviation have announced a new, firm order for 50 737-8 jets, expanding the lessor's 737 MAX portfolio to 215 737-8s and 737-9s  In turn, BOC Aviation will increase its Boeing order book to 139 unfilled orders. BOC Aviation currently has 69 737 MAX … [Read more...]

China Airlines firms up an order for the Airbus A350-1000

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As we hit the end of the financial year, orders are flowing in. First up is China Airlines who have signed a firm order for the Airbus A350-1000. The order is for ten A350-1000s, finalising a commitment announced by the airline in December 2024. The new A350-1000s will fly long-haul routes to North America and Europe and will provide full operational commonality with … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner resting at Heathrow Airport as it awaits towing back to Terminal 3 for the return flight to Perth and Sydney. Qantas operates a fleet of 14 Boeing 787-9s in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300 and Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th March)

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We've come to the end of March. As the clocks prepare to jump forward (well, at least in Europe and the UK), it's time to look back on a slightly less than busy week at Economy Class and Beyond. Cherry Blossoms - somewhere near my home in Birmingham  Routes and Networks Emirates to expand refitted Boeing 777-300ER operations - eight new destinations on the cards … [Read more...]

Cathay Group to boost connectivity to Mainland China

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The Cathay Group is scaling up services to Mainland China this summer, with an enhanced schedule providing close to 300 return flights per week during the peak period. Both Cathay Pacific and HK Express prepare for the busy summer season - Imge, The Cathay Group. The group (covering Cathay Pacific and HK Express) is focusing on on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and Yangtze … [Read more...]