Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th June)

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It's that time of the week where I look back at the week, in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Photos from Birmingham: This time, Aston University and an art installation for "All the Books I should have Read. ... But I've been doing other things instead". Rather appropriate for a University campus... Business of Aviation Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways: No Airbus A380 return just yet

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It seems Qatar Airways is intent on keeping its Airbus A380 fleet on the ground, whilst letting others members of its long haul fleet fly. Qatar Airways Airbus A380 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond We can all blame to COVID-19’s impact on travel demand. The airline has decided to ground its fleet of Airbus A380s as it is not … [Read more...]

British Airways to halt flying the Boeing 747-400

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For some flyers, there is a sense of nostalgia when it comes to the Queen of the Skies - the Boeing 747-400. Sadly the British Airways is now moving to halt flying of the Boeing 747-400 with immediate effect. The move will end nearly 50 years of flying of the Boeing 747 with the airline, who started flying the type under BOAC, through to the current incarnation of … [Read more...]

Emirates extends A380 operations to Europe

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With the successful return to service of the Airbus A380 for Emirates, the airline is planning to increase passenger operations with the type Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline returned the A380 service on the 15th July, with the airline serving London Heathrow and Paris CDG. It now intends to add extra A380 … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines launches Hygiene kit for passengers

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Malaysia Airlines is joining the ranks of other airlines who are introducing a hygiene amenity kit. The new hygiene kit - Image, Malaysia Airlines  The kit will be offered by the airline as part of the Malaysia Aviation Group’s “Fly Confidently” campaign. All passengers will be offered a complimentary Hygiene Kits to provide … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic gains £1.2 Billion Recapitalisation

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After months of talking to creditors, it seems that Virgin Atlantic has reached a major milestone towards securing its future today, by announcing plans for a private-only recapitalisation of the airline. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The plan is based on a five-year business plan, with the support of Virgin Group, … [Read more...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Dates and Prices revealed

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For those of you flight-simulator lovers who have been waiting for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, there's good news - the release date of 18th of August has been set. Of course - Microsoft isn't making things easy for you. Not by a long shot... Three Editions There's going to be THREE editions of Microfot flight simulator 2020 The Microsoft Flight Simulator … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines sign Joint Business Agreement

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Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines have signed a new Joint Business Agreement, tightening their agreement on operations between Malaysia and Japan.  Malaysia Aairlines Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new joint business partnership will formally launch on 25 July 2020, where the two carriers will cooperate … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A320neo at Madrid-Barajas Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Iberia Airbus A320neo taxing out at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, as it heads to a runway to take off on another short to mid-haul adventure. Iberia operates a total of six Airbus A320neo aircraft, with a further 12 on order. These aircraft support the short to mid-haul … [Read more...]