Economy Class & Beyond

Airlines and Tour Operators react to the imposition of quarantine for travellers arriving from Spain to the United Kingdom

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The situation has been evolving with the announcement that the United Kingdom is to re-impose a quarantine/self-isolation requirement on arrivals from Spain. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice has changed as of 27th July From 27 July, the FCO advise against all non-essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands, based on the current … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300

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It's Sunday- so it must time for some more airplane art. This time we have a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 manoeuvring at its arriving at its home of Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Malaysia Airlines has a direct split of its fleet, turning to Airbus for its long-haul fleet and Boeing to its short-haul fleet. In the long-haul fleet, the airline operates the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th July)

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It's time to look at some of the headlines I covered in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A small sign of normality. Sitting down for a cup of coffee in Caffé Nero, Central Birmingham. UK re-imposes quarantine on arrivals from Spain All travellers from Spain to the United Kingdom will be required to go into self-isolation for 14 days - Breaking last night … [Read more...]

Vistara takes delivery of their first A321neo – with flatbed seats

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Vistara took delivery of a brand new Airbus A321neo today - which will feature business class flatbed seats installed. Vistara's first Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus. The aircraft was delivered from the Airbus Hamburg Final Assembly line to New Delhi. It marks the first of six A321neo to be delivered to Vistara, which the airline is leasing from Air Lease Corporation. … [Read more...]

Lufthansa plans earlier return to London City Airport

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German carrier Lufthansa is planning a return to London City Airport, with services due to commence on the 7th of September. Lufthansa Regional Embraer E Jet at London City Airport - Image, London City Airport. The carrier will operate two flights a day between London City Airport and Frankfurt, offering passengers the opportunity to connect into the airline’s … [Read more...]

Air Tanzania selects Panasonic IFE and connectivity for its A220 fleet

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Air Tanzania selects Panasonic Aerospace's IFE and connectivity for its A220 fleet, as part of an effort to enhance the passenger experience onboard. Air Tanzania’s first A220 - Image, Airbus The airline has equipped two of its A220s with Panasonic’s eX1 IFE solution which is specifically designed for narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft was delivered in November 2018 and … [Read more...]

British Airways to add Montego Bay in Jamaica

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British Airways is bringing a new route to Gatwick airport - with the airline launching a route to Montego Bay in Jamaica British Airways Boeing 777 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is in the process of rebuilding its Caribbean network, with the following destinations planned to restart Antigua from 1st August Barbados from 18th July Kingston from 20th … [Read more...]

KLM to expand Middle East network, adds Riyadh too

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KLM is preparing to expand its service offering to the Middle East, and add Riyadh to its network. KLM Boeing 777-300ER landing at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With the network recovering its network, KLM will restart services to Dammam, Abu Dhabi, Muscat, Kuwait and Bahrain. It will also add services to Riyadh, whilst maintaining … [Read more...]

Finnair prepares to restart Shanghai services

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Finnair is getting ready to relaunch passenger services to Shanghai, China. Finnair Airbus A350-900 Marimekko - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has as received permission from Chinese authorities to begin operating one weekly flight as of 23 July between Helsinki and Shanghai. It will utilise the Airbus A350-900 on this route, with the flights open for … [Read more...]

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