Economy Class & Beyond

Avanti West Coast Launching on Sunday – What You Need to Know

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On Sunday, Avanti West Coast will take over the West Coast Main Line route between London Euston to Glasgow (and Intercity points in-between). Here is a quick Q and A of the information and changes we know will happen on Sunday/Monday onwards. Wait. Virgin Trains won't be a thing? After 22 years in the industry, Virgin Trains West Coast (own by Virgin Group and … [Read more...]

It’s time to Change – Shuffles at the top at United Airlines as Oscar Munoz prepares to leave the CEO post

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It's time for a change at the top of the United Exec tree, with Oscar Munoz to leave the CEO role of the airline, and J Scott Kirby to take his place as incoming CEO. United Airlines Boeing 777-200 taking off from Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Oscar Munoz will transition from being Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chairman of the … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle’s Argentinian branch – sold to JetSmart

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The hunt for profitability continues, the time with Norwegian Air Shuttle choosing to dispose of its Argentinian - Norwegian Air Argentina - with immediate effect. Into the sunset - Image, Norwegian Air Shuttle Norwegian Air Argentina will become part of JetSMART (owned by Indigo Partners, owners of Frontier Airlines, Volaris and WizzAir). For passengers - flights … [Read more...]

United Airlines orders orders its 757 replacement. Welcome Airbus A321XLR

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Ah. The United Airlines Boeing 757. I can count the times I've been stuck aboard one of those things (before the last refurbishment), thinking "Isn't time they got shot of these?". Well, it seems that United Airlines is going to be obtaining 50 Airbus A321XLR aircraft  United Airlines Airbus A321XLR - Rendering, Airbus The 50 new frames will be used to replace and … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand goes for fitness in the air with Les Mills

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Well-Being and fitness in the air is a subject that has come up and again at trade shows and in IFE implementations recently, and it seems some airlines are making strides in this area. Air New Zealand has a different take on what has come out so far - with the airline teaming up with Les Mills Fitness to create a series of in-flight wellness exercises specifically designed … [Read more...]

Virgin Group to retain 51% control of Virgin Atlantic – Air France-KLM sale called off

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It seems that Richard Branson's Virgin Group will retain 51% control of Virgin Atlantic and in the process - abandon the sale of a portion of the airline to Air France-KLM group. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The proposed sale would have reduced the holding of Virgin Group down from 51% to 20% (with Delta Air Lines … [Read more...]

Five Days to Save Hong Kong Airlines

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The Hong Kong Air Transport Licencing Authority has laid down its requirements to Hong Kong Airlines for its licence and survival. And there's limited time to secure the future of the airline. The statement asks for Hong Kong Airlines to improve its financial situation, based on the failure to meet paying salaries or as they describe it " probability of providing a … [Read more...]