Economy Class & Beyond

No Mask, No Ride: Uber requires passengers to wear face coverings in the UK

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If you're starting to move around as the UK lockdown begins to lift next week, you'll need a face covering of some sort when taking public transport. Now, this will include Uber, who are introducing this too. Uber UK will require passengers to have and wear a face covering when using their services from the 15th of June.In a message to their users, they said. We're … [Read more...]

British Airways finally reacts – extends Executive Club status

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British Airways.... oh where to start. In recent weeks, it hasn't done a great job for itself. Apart from penny-pinching with service, selling art and threatening their pilots and crews with new contracts, their customers have been left in the dark in loyalty terms of what is happening next. When the pandemic broke, the reduced its requirements to earn elite status by 30% … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds health screening questions to check-in

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United Airlines is updating its check-in process, with health questions now added. The process - called "Ready-to-Fly" asks customers to confirm they have not experienced COVID-19-related symptoms in the 14 days before flying. It's part of the "United CleanPlus" initiative that the airline is rolling out. It asks customers to review a checklist, and click accept during … [Read more...]

Gatwick Airport to reopen North Terminal

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Gatwick Airport is gearing up for more traffic, and is preparing to reopen the North Terminal. The main messages from Gatwick Airport The North Terminal will reopen on the 15th June. In line with this, operating hours at the airport will increase to 06:00 to 22:00 daily (compared with the limited runway and terminal opening hours that were put in place in March) The … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific gets bailed out by the Hong Kong government

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It seems that that Cathay Pacific of Hong Kong has finally have to consider a bailout as it navigates these troubling times.  Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The bailout - or "recapitalisation plan" is split into three parts Tranche A: Cathay Pacific will issue HK$19.5 billion in preference shares with detachable … [Read more...]

UK Arrival Quarantine goes live

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After political debates as well as protests, it seems that the Arrivals into the United Kingdom Quarantine programme has finally gone live. This will apply to all arrivals into the United Kingdom, be it by aircraft, ferry or train. It applies to both UK Nationals and visitors. On arrival, passengers will be required to provide an address where they … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th June)

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The world may be in bits and things may seem a bit bleak. Whilst I can't promise rainbows and sunshine, I can promise you some headlines... as well as a borked phone. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week has been... less than ideal in many respects. From protests around the world to an airline preparing to fire and hire its staff on a lower rate, … [Read more...]

Lufthansa plans to reinstate a majority of its timetable by September

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Lufthansa Group is plotting ahead with its network restart, with the initial network coming to life shortly. By September, the airline is aiming to bring 70% of its long haul network back, and 90% of its short-medium haul routes. Lets look at the breakdowns. Lufthansa Lufthansa itself will aim to fly more than 100 times a week between North American and … [Read more...]

American Airlines to resume European routes, increase Domestic routes and open Admirals Lounges

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American Airlines is starting to climb up from the bottom, with Domestic and International routes returning, and Admirals Clubs reopening. American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Climbing out of O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Domestic Capacity American Airlines is going to offer 55% of the flights it offered last year within the United States of America. Routes will be … [Read more...]