Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to withdraw its Boeing 777 fleet

by

If COVID-19 is doing something nasty - it's forcing airlines to adjust their fleets. Delta Air Lines is no exception, with the airline now choosing to withdraw its entire Boeing 777 wide-body fleet. Delta Air Lines Boeing 777-200LR - Image, Delta Delta currently operates a fleet of 18 widebody Boeing 777 aircraft, with the type due to exit operates by the end of 2020. This … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific makes face masks compulsory

by

It seems Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is the latest carrier to make face masks compulsory when travelling with them. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 preparing to depart Dublin Airport -Image, Economy Class and Beyond It's part of the measures the airline is taking to safeguard both passengers and crew. The airline goes on to say While the risk of transmission … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares to scale up its schedule operation

by

Emirates is emerging from its network close-down, with plans to scale up its network slightly, reconnecting Dubai to nine destinations in the world.  Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and BeyondIn the first instance, nine destinations will appear on the Emirates Network map from the 21st May including: London … [Read more...]

New Crossrail trains cleared for use at Heathrow Airport

by

Whilst we're dealing with a pandemic still, there is progress on the UK Rail network - with the trains destined for Crossrail (Elizabeth Line) cleared to work past Heathrow Junction and into the Heathrow Airport complex. Class 345 train at London Paddington - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The new trains - Bombardier Aventra Class 345 - have had their onboard ETCS … [Read more...]

Ryanair to scale up 40% of its network from July

by

It seems that Ryanair is going to launch a revised schedule to get Europe back in the air, with the airline aiming to restore 40% of its connectivity.  Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming in to land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The new timetable will go into effect from the 1st July 2020 (subject to government restrictions on intra-EU flights being lifted … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines makes face masks compulsory

by

Singapore Airlines has become the latest airline to require their passengers to wear face masks. Singapore Airlines Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Singapore Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This follows a directive of the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore directive. The impact that all passengers on Singapore Airlines and SilkAir flights must wear a face mask … [Read more...]

Lufthansa prepares to scale up its network

by

It seems that Lufthansa Group is ready to scale up parts of its network, with plans to offer 106 destinations in its network from June. Lufthansa Airbus A320 departing Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Around 160 aircraft will be involved in the June Timetable effort. This will affect flights operated by Lufthansa, Eurowings and Swiss International Air … [Read more...]

Avianca files for Bankruptcy Protection

by

All is not well in the world of Avianca, as the holding group - Avianca Holdings -  files for Bankruptcy Protection. Avianca Boeing 787 - Image, Avianca The move was made on the 10th May by Avianca Holdings S.A. (along with some of its subsidiaries and affiliates), where it submitted for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection The group made the filing due to COVID-19, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th May)

by

It's been another whirlwind of a week. Let's look at some of the headlines from it in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Pretty much the closest I've got to an aeroplane in 2020 so far. Put your mask on before boarding KLM to make face masks mandatory and scale up its network - Live from Monday 11th, with a fleet operation increase Air France to make face masks … [Read more...]