Economy Class & Beyond

Alaska Airlines moves closer to oneworld – Good or Bad news?

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It seems the great unaligned airline of the Northwest of the USA - Alaska Airlines - is finally making a move to an alliance - with oneworld seemingly being the destination in a press release yesterday by the two airlines Alaska Airlines Airbus A320 arriving into Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Alaska Airlines will move to integrate into oneworld by … [Read more...]

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...]