Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways and Royal Air Moroc sign a codeshare agreement

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Ahead of Royal Air Maroc joining oneworld on the 1st April, the airline has signed a codeshare agreement with British Airways. Royal Air Maroc and British Airways staff walking through Heathrow - Image, British Airways The new codeshare agreement goes into effect on the 20th February - well ahead of the airline formally being part of oneworld. This will British … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic adds Cape Town to its network

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Virgin Atlantic today announced they would relaunch a route - this time adding Cape Town, South Africa as a direct option from London Heathrow. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 coming in to land at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline will return to Cape Town after an absence of some years, starting up their new service from 25th October … [Read more...]

British Airways to start summer-only Newquay route

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It seems out the goodness of British Airways heart, the airline is re-starting it's London Heathrow to Newquay UK Domestic route. British Airways Airbus A320 at London Heathrow Terminal 3 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The route will run five times a week, on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2 July and 7 September 2020. Planned … [Read more...]

Addio Air Italy – Airline suspends operations

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It seems that another airline can't make Italy work, with Air Italy facing the axe. Air Italy Airbus A330 arriving at Chicago O'Hare- Image, Economy Class and Beyond This comes after a meeting of the airlines shareholders (Alisarda and Qatar Airways through AQA Holding spa) which decided the “liquidazione in bonis” of the company - in effect liquidating … [Read more...]

Aeroflot plans a move to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda)

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It seems the attraction of a shorter connection into Tokyo is appealing to more airlines - with Aeroflot the latest to move its services from Tokyo Narita International Airport to Tokyo International Airport (Haneda). Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER - Image, The Boeing Company The move will take place during the start of the Spring/Summer 2020 timetable, on the 29th March … [Read more...]

Ciara’s Afternath: Delays and Cancellations

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Storm Ciara has passed over the UK and Ireland, leaving a trail of damage behind it. With some of that damage, there are delays and diversions today. UK Wearther Warnings as of 10:30GMT - https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings#?date=2020-02-10 British Airways British Airways A320 at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER “oneworld” at Hamad International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art This week, we have a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER in oneworld livery, resting at its base of Hamad International Airport, Doha as it is prepared for its next long haul joureny. Qatar Airways operate a fleet of 48 Boeing 777-300ER in various configurations in its long haul fleet. The airline operates a … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th February)

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It's Sunday again, and it sure it windy out there. But there's always a chance to look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the iPhone this week: The calm before the wind - Birmingham Cathedral in the evening light. Image, Economy Class and Beyond Storm CiaraWith Storm Ciara hitting the UK and Ireland, cancellations are ahead. Check before you … [Read more...]

Storm Ciara: Cancellations ahead

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If you're in the UK and Ireland, you're no doubt aware that Storm Ciara is upon us, bringing gales and high winds. And cancellations are in your future if have travel plans tomorrow. The UK weather warning map looking rather like a bunny - Data/Image - The Met Office The Met Office weather warning is at … [Read more...]

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