Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Lufthansa edges towards acceptance of state aid … but will lose slots in the process

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It seems the Lufthansa group has swallowed its pride and has chosen to accept revised conditions that the European Commission has imposed, so it can access €9 billion of German state aid. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i taxing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In addition to what the group will have to give up in terms of ownership as part of the bailout … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines plans to restart flights from the 15th June

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Austrian Airlines is preparing to come out of hibernation and recommence operations from the 15th of June.  Austrian Airlines de Havilland Dash 8 Q400 climbing out of Zurich Airport - Image, Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Like most airlines in Europe, it is looking to start short to mid-haul services Vienna to: Commencing 15th … [Read more...]

Iberia prepares to scale up its network from 1st July

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Spanish carrier Iberia is preparing to scale up its network from the 1st July, with airline flying short to medium-haul services. Iberia Airbus A321 at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline so far has maintained a minimum level of air connectivity connecting Madrid with the Spanish Islands (the Canary Islands and the Balearic), Barcelona, … [Read more...]

easyJet prepares to cut its workforce

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It seems the troubles are continuing for easyJet who are planning major job cuts ahead EasyJet Airbus A319 coming into land at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond flights in France and the United Kingdom), it is preparing to cut 30% of its staff from its roster. The reductions according to the airline: (reflect) the reduced fleet, the optimisation … [Read more...]