Economy Class & Beyond

Singapore Airlines prepares October/November timetable changes

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Singapore Airlines is continuing to grow its network and services - although slowly, as the airline attempts to figure out passenger demand as we head into the winter season. Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Singapore Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The move will increase the Singapore Airlines network to 11% of what it was before COVID-19 reared … [Read more...]

Finnair annouces major cuts to its flying programme

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It seems the aviation recovery has stalled for Finnair - who are planning to cut their flying programme from October Finnair Airbus A350-900 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline reports that demand for air travel in Finnair’s network has recovered slowly due to the development of the corona pandemic and related travel restrictions - with … [Read more...]

Air France to switch over to Electric-Powered ramp equipment.

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Whilst we might be in the midst of a pandemic, airlines are still trying to reduce their emissions. Air France is trying to achieve this by switching to electricity powered ramp equipment. Air France Airbus A350 pushing back, with an electric tug - Image, Air France. Air France has committed to using electric-powered ramp equipment, and on 3 September 2020, tested the … [Read more...]

Alitalia gains European Commission support on €200 million bailout

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It seems that Alitalia has yet another chance to live, with the European Commission approving its request for a €200 million bailout by the Italian state.  Alitalia Boeing 777-200ER - Image, AlitaliaThe aid, valued at €199.45 million was within EU State aid rules. The measure aims at compensating the airline for the damages suffered due to the coronavirus outbreak. Italy … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th September)

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We're now into September. Or continuing the longest March ever. I'm still not sure which. However, it's time for things to go on, with Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Normality, one step at a time. Including editing in a coffee shop again. Fees? Don't need (some) of them... US Carriers have been playing the follow-the-leader, with United Airlines first … [Read more...]

Emirates to add three more destinations back to its network

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Whilst Emirates is hunkering down by reducing frequency on a lot of its network, it is also trying to grow its destinations, with the airline planning to bring back more destinations. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let's look at where the airline is planning to resume operations. Amman, Jordan Emirates will add back in … [Read more...]

Eurostar to skip calling at stations in Kent

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It seems the fall in demand in travel has forced Eurostar's hand, with the UK - Europe train operator suspending stopping services in Kent. Eurostar Trains at St Pancras International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Both Ebbsfleet International (serving North Kent, Essex and the M25 area) and Ashford International (serving South Kent) will not be served by Eurostar … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast introduces at-seat ordering for onboard catering

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Avanti West Coast is to launch a new service onboard their trains - where they can have food and drink delivered to their seat.  At seat ordering with Avanti West Coast - Image, Avanti West Coast The train company is to trial at-seat ordering on selected Pendolino trains. Currently, First Class have always had at-seat catering service, this will enable customers in … [Read more...]