Economy Class & Beyond

Volga-Dnepr Group (AirBridgeCargo) take delivery of a Boeing 777F

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It seems I haven't written about an aircraft delivery for some time - thanks to the pandemic. However, it seems that Volga-Dnepr Group is happy to take delivery of a Boeing 777F (the freighter version of the Boeing 777), operating for AirBridgeCargo. AirBridgeCargo 777F - Image, The Boeing Company AirBridgeCargo will operate the airplane via a sale-leaseback agreement with … [Read more...]

Ryanair cuts capacity in September and October

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It seems that Ryanair is having trouble weathering the current storm, with the airline planning to cut into its planned operation for September and October.  Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The cuts will see a drop in flights by about 20%. The airline notes that forward bookings have notably weakened over the last … [Read more...]

British Airways starts to withdraw its Boeing 747-400 fleet

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For some, this day is unwelcome, as British Airways start formally withdrawing and retiring its Boeing 747-400 fleet. The beginning of the end - British Airways Boeing 747-400 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The first to depart will be G-CIVD, which will depart the British Airways fleet on Tuesday. Originally, the Boeing 747-400 fleet was due to be … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 787-10 at Dublin Airport

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It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, with the aircraft pushed back and beginning its taxi, we have a United Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner preparing to depart Dublin Airport, readying for the trip back to the Newark, New Jersey. United Airlines operates all three variants of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (-8, -9, and -10) out of … [Read more...]

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...]