Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Virgin Atlantic prepares to take to the air again

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For some months, Virgin Atlantic has curtailed its passenger flying programme, opting to operate as a cargo operation only. That change on the 20th July, when they will resume flying passengers again. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It's a welcome sign that the airline is readying to take passengers aboard its … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares for more transit flights to fly

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It seems there is good news for people who need to move or get home - with Emirates announcing it is to allow transit passengers, following the lifting of restrictions being lifted by the UAE Federal Government 16 more cities will regain Emirates services. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER Year of Zayed arriving into Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The … [Read more...]

Safran Seating introduces new seating protection options

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It seems seating manufacturers are adjusting to a life beyond COVID-19, with seats to match. Safran Seating (part of Safran Group) introducing new products to help adapt to the future of travel Safran and Universal Movements - Interspace Portfolio. Safran has partnered with Universal Movement, they will be offering the Interspace equipment which improves premium economy … [Read more...]

First Airbus A220 assembled at Mobile AL conducts its maiden flight

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Airbus in the USA took a major step forward with their Airbus A220 aircraft - with the first aircraft assembled at the Mobile AL plant taking its maiden flight on the 2nd June.  Delta Airbus A220 departing Mobile on its Maiden Flight - Image Airbus in the USThe aircraft - an Airbus A220-300 - is destined for Delta Air Lines. It took flight in the morning of 2nd June, landing … [Read more...]

Etihad launches “Etihad Wellness”

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As airlines continue to spin up services, wellness continues to be an important thing (with no thanks to COVID-19). Etihad Airways answer to this is "Etihad Wellness" So what is Etihad Wellness? It's a hygiene programme which combines customer information, onboard cleaning and also, the introduction of "Wellness Ambassadors" who will provide essential travel health … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st May)

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As we come to the end of another month (although it may feel like March still), it's time to look back at the news as airlines prepare to restart operations. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond A new normal for me. Rather than enjoy a Starbucks in a shop and editing away, I'm on a bench in the sun enjoying a Starbucks... and not editing. Along with hand … [Read more...]

SAS details network restart (and long haul services too!)

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SAS is preparing for its network restart - like a lot of airlines, with a programme of both short and long-haul destinations. SAS Airbus A340-300 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With SAS citing more countries opening up their borders, the airline is going to open up a mixture of routes, including domestic flights within … [Read more...]