Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th August)

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It's that time of the week where we look back at some of the things that have happened in the world. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Please allow the Ducks through - Earlswood Lakes, Birmingham. UK adds more countries to its Quarantine list The UK FCO Updates its travel advice: France, Netherlands and others will require quarantine on return to the … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to add London Gatwick back to its network

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Qatar Airways is continuing its network build-out, with the airline planning to add a fourth destination to the United Kingdom. And it's Gatwick Airport. Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate a daily service between Doha and Gatwick Airport from the 20th August 2020. They will use … [Read more...]

Emirates adds Birmingham, Cebu and Houston back to its network

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The Emirates network continues to gain traction, with the announcement of three destinations coming back to the network Emirates Boeing 777-300ER line up to take off from Birmingham Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond The destinations are: Birmingham, United Kingdom - Commences 1st September, operating three times a week Cebu, Manila - Commences 20th … [Read more...]

Wizz Air to set up a new base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport

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It seems that Wizz Air is continuing its expansion, with the airline planning to open a new base at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. Wizz Air Airbus A321 Birmingham Airport, Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will be the second UK base for Wizz Air UK - the group’s UK-registered and based airline (alongside London Luton). The airline will be base one Airbus A320 at … [Read more...]

UK FCO Updates its travel advice: France, Netherlands and others will require quarantine on return to the UK

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It seems Her Majesties Government is moving fast with putting down quarantines, with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth office in the last hour announcing arrivals from the following countries will be required to self-isolate and quarantine for 14 days upon their return to the United Kingdom. The countries in the latest update issued by the UK FCO include: France - … [Read more...]

Lufthansa presents its second upcycling collection

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One of the things that Lufthansa did last year, was to upcycle an Airbus A340-600. Well, this year - they're deciding to upcycle an Airbus A320 to create exclusive lifestyle furniture. Your home too can be filled with parts of an upcyled A320 - Image. Lufthansa World Shop The Airbus A320 - D-AIPA "Papa Alpha" or "Buxtehude" was selected for this project. This aircraft … [Read more...]

KLM to add Poznan to its network

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Whilst networks are recovering, there is always a chance to create new connectivity. KLM is doing this, with the launch of a new service to Poznan in Poland. KLM CityHopper Embraer E-175 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will be KLM's fifth destination in Poland, allowing KLM to strengthen its position on the Polish market and absorbs … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport’s passenger numbers down by 88% in July

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Heathrow Airport has released its latest numbers - with the headline figure of traffic being down 88% compared to the previous year Over 860,000 passengers travelled through Heathrow in July, an increase on May - driven by Her Majesties Government’s creation of the first ‘travel corridors’ on July 4th. In terms of splits over 480,000 (over half) went to … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways boosts its Pakistan and USA Networks

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Qatar Airways continues to grow its connectivity, with the airline planning to serve destinations in the USA and boost the number of flights on its Pakistan network. Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. USA The airline is planning to scale up its USA network to 56 flights a week, serving eight US cities. … [Read more...]

Emirates continues its network ramp-up

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Emirates is continuing its network ramp-up, whilst increasing capacity. Let's look at what they're up. A380 to Toronto The Airbus A380 continues to regain use with Emirates, as they are planning to deploy the type to Toronto.   Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It will restart service on the 16th August 2020. Toronto will join  … [Read more...]

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