Economy Class & Beyond

Finnair extends passenger elite status and award points

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With this pandemic, flying has been the least of some peoples concerns - however, with that, there is a risk that your status in your frequent flyer programme might change. Finnair is seeking to reassure its customers, with the airline extending both tier points and award points validity. Finnair Airbus A350-900 approaching the gate at London Heathrow - Image, Economy … [Read more...]

Air France extends its “Train+Air” offering

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Air France and SNCF (the national operator of services in France) are expanding their "Train + Air" offering, allowing passengers to combine train and air travel in the same reservation. Air France Airbus A319 taking off from Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Seven new destinations have been added to the network - bookable for travel from 19th July. … [Read more...]

Helvetic Airways takes delivery of its first Embraer E195-E2

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It is a new delivery for Helvetic Airways, as they take their first Embraer E195-E2. This is the first of four aircraft for the airline that will be delivered from Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, with the three further E195-E2s delivered by the end of next month, July 2021. The E195-E2 is the largest variant of the Embraer E2 E-Jet … [Read more...]

British Airways to offer up to 50% bonus on Avios purchases

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Come one, come all to the great Avios sale! British Airways after putting Avios points on sale - with some new twists… British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As part of the promotion, British Airways are offering up to 50% bonuses on purchases of Avios. You'll note the term up to. We'll they've got a little canny this time to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th June)

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It's been another week of fun and games. Let's see what's happened in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Just a city seagull in a city seagulls world. Passenger Experience Finnair introduces “Business Light” fares - More choices, but check before you book Loyalty Etihad Guest and Air Arabia awards announce a tie-up - Points swappable between … [Read more...]

Ryanair takes delivery of its first two Boeing 737-8200 aircraft

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Ryanair has finally taken delivery of its new-generation Boeing 737 MAX aircraft - the Boeing 737-8200. Three brands - one new type of plane - enter the Ryanair Group Boeing 737-8200  (Malta Air, Ryanair and Buzz) - Image, Ryanair The first delivery arrived on Wednesday, with EI-HEN taking the honours as the first aircraft to cross from Boeing Field near Seattle … [Read more...]

A new MAX – The Boeing 737-10 takes off for the first time

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The first flight of a new aircraft is something to be celebrated - and for Boeing, their newest version of the 737 took off for the first time today. Welcome, the 737-10. The Boeing 737-10 in-flight - Image, The Boeing Company. The Boeing 737-10, the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family, today completed a successful first flight. The airplane took off from Renton … [Read more...]

British Airways to add domestic capacity out of Belfast City Airport

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British Airways is stepping in to fill some of the capacity gaps left behind by the collapse of Stobart Air, with the announcement of four routes out of Belfast City Airport.  British Airways CityFlyer Embraer E190 at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Over the next few months, the airline will start to operate 18 flights a week between George Best … [Read more...]

easyJet adds additional UK Domestic routes and capacity

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With easyJet adjusting its resources due to the UK Governments travel policies, the airline is to add 12 new routes on sale to cater to domestic demand, as people seek to holiday beyond Royston Vasey. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is adding three new UK airports to its domestic network, which includes … [Read more...]