Economy Class & Beyond

Coronavirus: Juneyao Air abandons plans to grow beyond Helsinki

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Juneyao Air of China was planning to launch a major expansion into Europe, with planned new routes to Manchester, Dublin and Reykjavik in the next season, using Helsinki as a hub. However, it seems these plans are now on ice. Juneyao Aair Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In a statemennt, the airline has annouced it is … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd February)

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It's time to look back at the week in travel again, as we take a dive into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week's photo is "Filed under one of those weeks". Back in my usual coffee shop, my usual pint of strong coffee, with a Surface Go and dreading the thought of Sunday work (the joy of a six-day week). Coronavirus Airlines are making further changes to … [Read more...]

Crystal Cabin Award Shortlist Announced

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One of the highlights of the Passenger Experience Week for me (apart from learning about the innovations at Aircraft Interiors Expo and the Passenger Experience Conference), is seeing what the Crystal Cabin Awards has to offer in the way of innovations in the cabin. The Crystal Cabin Awards from 2019 As usual – there are eight categories that are being … [Read more...]

Aeroflot introduce Base – a new take on the lowest fare

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Aeroflot is joining the party on making more differentiation in their fares - with the group introducing a new base fare. Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 taking off from Zurich Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The fare will be available in Business and Comfort class tickets starting from 4 March 2020. The main feature of the new Base fare is that is non-refundable. It … [Read more...]

Airbus delivers the first A320neo to SWISS

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SWISS International Air Lines are the latest airline to join the club of Airbus A320neo operators - with their first aircraft delivered today. Welcoming the first SWISS Neo - From left to right: Bruce Hall, Director Pratt & Whitney Airbus Operations, Peter Wojahn, SWISS Chief Technical Officer, and Carlos Alcántara, Head of Acceptance & Delivery A320 Family Final … [Read more...]

Qatar AIrways 10% off today

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It seems Qatar Airways has a promotion on for today - where you can get 10% discount off fares to celebrate the 20th February 2020. . Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Today's magic code is 20FEB20. The code is valid today, 20th February, on qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app using the … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft deliver TAROM’s first ATR72-600

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TAROM - the Romanian flag carrier - is adding o its fleet today, with the first delivery of an brand new ATR72-600. TAROM ATR72-600 being delivered - Image, ATR Aircraft  The aircraft is the first of nine ATR72-600 that are being delivered to the airline, via the lessor Norwegian Air Capital. The remaining aircraft will be delivered through to the end of … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways increases its stake in IAG to 25.1%

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It seems Qatar Airways Group has increased its stake in International Airlines Group to 25.1% in a release announced today. The move itself is valued at US$600 million. Qatar Airways Airbus A330-300 at Hamad International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond IAG - of course - hold the ownership of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Iberia, LEVEL and Vueling. It is in … [Read more...]

Hong Kong Airlines adjust onboard service standards, closes lounge

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It seems each airline is adjusting its service standards as they try to adjust to the coronavirus. Hong Kong Airlines is taking action too. And its some... rather interesting cuts. Hong Kong Airlines Airbus A320 - Photo by G B_NZ / Used under CC BY-SA (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) The airline will be cutting and modfying its its on-board service … [Read more...]