Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th August)

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It's that time of the week again, where I take a look at the week in the news I covered. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Greetings from Wyre Piddle, Worcestershire. (Yes, it is a real place). Safety in the air Etihad introduces new faces coverings for premium passengers (it’s a Snood) - Snoods are a thing with Etihad as a face covering … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines aligns its fares with Lufthansa Group

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Brussels Airlines is being a little less surreal with its pricing policy, as it brings its fare products in line with its parent - Lufthansa Group. This will replace the existing fare structure of: Check & Go Light & Relax Flex & Fast Bizz & Class The current Brussels Airlines fare structure. There will be five fare products … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines doubles-down on face-covering requirements

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Alaska Airlines is tightening its face-covering requirements onboard its aircraft, which went into operation today (7th August). Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline announced that all passengers over the age of 2 years old must wear a cloth mask or face covering (which covers their nose and mouth) at all … [Read more...]

Embraer delays E175-E2 entry into service

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It seems that Embraer is changing its plans for the smallest of its updated E2 series family of jets. Embraer E175-E2 completing its first flight - Image, Embraer.  The E175-E2 will be delayed until 2023. The Brazilian airframer in their Q2 results stated: Given the current market conditions for commercial aviation as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, Embraer … [Read more...]

Club Eurostar makes changes (and you’re not going to like them…)

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Club Eurostar has announced some changes for those who travel aboard Eurostar. And whilst one of them maybe positive, the other will not be. Eurostar trains at London St Pancras - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The positive: Status extensionsLet's start with the positive - where Club Eurostar will offer five-month status extensions. These should be loaded in your Club … [Read more...]