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...]
Gatwick Airport estimates post COVID-19 traffic recovery
And it's going to be a long wait - with the airport estimating 36-48 months. Or three to four years. Gatwick Airport from above – Image, Gatwick Airport. This detail was released in the airport's annual results, as it takes actions to protect itself from the fallout of COVID-19. Passenger numbers and revenue were up at Gatwick Airport for the nine months ending 31 … [Read more...]
Etihad announces extra flights from Abu Dhabi
Etihad has announced a series of special flights from its Abu Dhabi hub allowing people to travel out of the United Arab Emirates. Etihad Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Currently, their main network is closed until 15th May 2020. These flights are being operated as additional services. As well as allowing foreign … [Read more...]
Austrian Airlines prepares to re-size its fleet
Austrian Airlines is planning to shift its fleet around post-COVID-19, with some major fleet changes in the pipeline. Austrian Airlines Boeing 767-300ER climbing out of Chicago O’Hare – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. With the airline sat on the ground since the 18th March, the airline is making plans, based on a 25-50% drop in demand in 2020 (if travel restrictions … [Read more...]
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