Economy Class & Beyond

Singapore Changi Airport prepares to suspend operations at Terminal 2

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Airports across the world continue to mothball terminals due to the collapsing passenger demand - and Singapore Changi is no exception, with the airport choosing to mothball its Terminal 2 complex. The great Solari departure board at Changi Terminal 2 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. § Operations out of Terminal 2 will be suspended for 18 months, commencing 1st … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines extends their premium status for a year

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In the battle to retain airline loyalty, Delta Air Lines was the first out of the gate in the USA to extended its frequent flyer status. Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-400ER departing Dublin - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Delta is offing its SkyMiles Medallion Member the same loyalty benefits throughout 2021 as they have in 2020. These will be applied automatically over … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th April)

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It's Sunday again - and we're through another week of lockdown in the United Kingdom. Let's take a look at some of the happenings of the aviation world (and beyond) in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From Photos on my iPhone, I'm drawn to this picture from me underneath the Cloud Gate structure in Chicago, Millennium Park - mainly as I had planned to be in Chicago … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares to start up services again from 6th April

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It seems that Emirates is ready to restart some services, with the airline gaining authorisation to carry passengers on certain flights. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Once again, the Emirates will take to air on from the 6th of April. However, it will be a limited service. The airline plans to operate the … [Read more...]

National Express to wind-down services

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COVID-19 is impacting UK domestic travel - with coach operator National Express choosing to suspend operations from Sunday 5th April, 23:59 onwards. A National Express Coach at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The coach operator has been running a reduced network for essential travel only up until now. But with people staying at home, the operator has … [Read more...]

American Airlines shuffle flights for Summer 2020 and beyond

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COVID-19 continues to impact American Airlines as it adjusts flights and capacity for Summer 2020 and beyond. American Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will suspend a total of 60% of its international capacity (compared to 2019). Over the International, the splits in the cuts vary, with … [Read more...]

British Airways suspends Gatwick network

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With Gatwick airport reducing its operational hours and the lack of demand due to Covid-19, British Airways is suspending its operations at the airport.   British Airways Premium check in on the first day for British Airways at South Terminal, London Gatwick - Image, British Airways With London City closed to commercial traffic (and the airline pulling down … [Read more...]