Economy Class & Beyond

American Airlines to trial COVID-19 testing

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It seems American Airlines is joining the bandwagon to provide COVID-19 PCR testing, as they attempt to reopen their international markets, with plans for Jamaica, The Bahamas and Hawaii. American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Climbing out of O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight … [Read more...]

JetBlue to offer At-home pre-flight COVID-19 testing

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It seems that JetBlue is to follow other airlines, and is to offer pre-departure COVID-19 testing in partnership with Vault Health. JetBlue Airbus A320 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond JetBlue describes the kit as a "reliable at-home test option provides convenience to customers wanting peace of mind and those who must secure a … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to use HoneyWell’s UV Cleaning solution

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With cabin cleanliness in the forefront of everyone's minds, Qatar Airways is taking a step forward - with the airline being the first global carrier to operate Honeywell’s Ultraviolet (UV) Cabin System.  The Honeywell UV Cabin Cleaning System, aboard a Qatar Airways aircraft. Image, Qatar Airways The UV Cabin Cleaning system is about the size of an airline … [Read more...]

GE Aviation gain FAA certification for their 777X engine

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The business of developing the future ire continues, with GE Aviation gaining FAA approval for the engine that will power the Boeing 777X - The GE9X The GE9X - Image, GE Aviation.  The GE9X engine has been certified by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration authorities, marking a key milestone for the new twin-engine Boeing 777X family. The … [Read more...]

Air France plans 50% operations in November and December

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It seems Air France is following sister company KLM I’m posting cuts in its capacity as winter settles in, with the airline planning to operate 50% of its originally planned schedule for November/December and through to 3rd January 2021. Air France Airbus A330 at Chicago O’Hare International – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is making the changes due to the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air India Boeing 787-8 at Birmingham Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, we have an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Birmingham Airport, resting at the International pier, before its return flight to India. Air India operate a fleet of 27 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (the first variant of the type introduced), connecting its bases in India to the world. The airline … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th September)

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It's that time again, where I wake from my slumber, assemble some links and present it as content - yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Green Man by sculptor Toin Adams at The Custard Factory, Birmingham Editors note: This week has been... more than a pain up the backside to be blunt, with meetings, late finishes and minimal time to hit the keyboard in any … [Read more...]

KLM prepares its autumn timetable, capacity to drop…

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The winter of COIVD-19 will be soon amongst us, as well as airlines - who now have to adapt their operations for the autumn/winter 2020 season. KLM is like any other airline, as they set out their plans for next month or so. A brace of KLM Boeing 737s operating short-haul services from Amsterdam Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With travel warnings from … [Read more...]

UK Government updates its travel corridors

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It's that time of the week, where the UK Government and The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office update their travel advice on where people will need to isolate, or if they are free to travel again. Countries that require you to self-isolate upon return to the United Kingdom Denmark - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/denmark Slovakia - … [Read more...]

United Airlines to trial COVID-19 tests pre-flight

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It seems United Airlines is trying to seize the initiative, with the airline being the first U.S. carrier to make COVID-19 tests available to customers. Testing area at SFO- Image, United Airlines  The move is a pilot testing program for travellers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry conditions of popular destinations … [Read more...]

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