Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th May)

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Another week in partial lockdown and there are signs of life out there. Let's see what's been happening in the world in Economy Class and Beyond. New Street, Birmingham last week - before the first set of changes have were announced. Networks start waking up It seems that airlines are waking up, as is the world - and travel is back on the agenda, with airlines preparing … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group details its network restart plan

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After making noise about its network restart, Lufthansa Group is putting meat on the bones of its plans - with both short and long haul routes returning to operation The group is planning to add 1800 flights, serving 106 German and European destinations, as well as 20 long haul routes. Let's do a little break-down of what the group is … [Read more...]

Delta to withdraw its Boeing 777 fleet

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]