With Austrian Airlines extending their grounding until the end of May, the airline is making use of its wide-bodied Boeing 777 aircraft - by stripping out their seats. Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-20ER departing Chicago O’Hare – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline had ceased regular operation of its flights since 18th March, with 70 aircraft parked at Vienna … [Read more...]
Lufthansa Group to make face masks mandatory from 4th May
If you're planning to take a Lufthansa Group Airline (Lufthansa, Lufthansa CityLine or SWISS), you'd better put a face mask on, as from the 4th May, passengers will be required to wear one onboard. Lufthansa Airbus A319 at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. You'll need to have a mask that has a mouth-nose cover onboard their flights. As well as … [Read more...]
SAS Group prepares to make major cuts to their workforce
SAS Group is suffering - like most airlines as COVID-19 takes its toll. As a result, it has chosen to cut it staff - by 5000 full-time posts. SAS Airbus A340-300 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond For SAS, the result of COVID-19 is a nasty one - with demand is expected to be significantly affected during the remainder of … [Read more...]
British Airways staff prepare for major redundancies
In unwelcome news today, IAG owned British Airways is planning to cut 12,000 jobs from its 42,000 workforce and making their roles redundant. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaching Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The news comes during IAG's first quarter results, with total revenue declined by 13 per cent to €4.6 billion. The results in the first … [Read more...]
American Airlines to offer Personal Protective Equipment in-flight to passengers
It seems American Airlines is continuing to boost the cleanliness aboard its aircraft and personal protective equipment in flight as the industry continues to adapt to life under COVID-19. American Airlines Boeing 737-800 departing Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Starting this week, the airline will improve cleaning procedures start this week, … [Read more...]
Emirates digs deep into into its pockets to issue refunds
Emirates has been... a little tardy to the party in issuing refunds. It seems that's changes with the airline planning to ramp up its capability to manage the outstanding refunds. And there's a lot of them. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Emirates note that nearly half a million refund requests are pending to managed. … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – British Midland International Airbus A330-200 at Manchester Airport
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, I've gone through the archives for this picture - which features a British Midland International Airbus A330-200 taxing at its home base of Manchester Airport, as it prepares to head off on a long-distance excursion to Las Vegas or the Caribbean (well, it certainly wasn't Chicago that … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (26th April)
It's another week of COVID-19 as the aviation industry continues to adjust to life. Let's see what I covered at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Mirrorball near one of the offices I work at currently - Yes, I'm out and about currently during the lockdown as my work demands it to support the front line. Airline Collapses Multiple airlines have failed this week, … [Read more...]
Boeing walks away from Embraer Joint Venture
It seems that Boeing has chosen to walk away from Embraer and the planned joint venture agreement. Embraer E195-E2 - Image, Embraer. The Chicago based company terminated its Master Transaction Agreement (MTA) with Embraer, under which the two companies sought to establish a new level of strategic partnership. The parties had planned to create a joint venture comprising … [Read more...]
An (almost positive) IHG Refund experience…
With British Airways setting the bar comparatively high in terms of refunds, its the turn of Intercontinental Hotels Group to see if they impress in the customer experience of getting my money back. For context, I had a non-refundable booking at the Holiday Inn Heathrow, made before COVID-19 became a serious threat. And it's been not a challenge - but it took two … [Read more...]
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