Economy Class & Beyond

Malaysia Airlines launches Hygiene kit for passengers

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Malaysia Airlines is joining the ranks of other airlines who are introducing a hygiene amenity kit. The new hygiene kit - Image, Malaysia Airlines  The kit will be offered by the airline as part of the Malaysia Aviation Group’s “Fly Confidently” campaign. All passengers will be offered a complimentary Hygiene Kits to provide … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic gains £1.2 Billion Recapitalisation

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After months of talking to creditors, it seems that Virgin Atlantic has reached a major milestone towards securing its future today, by announcing plans for a private-only recapitalisation of the airline. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The plan is based on a five-year business plan, with the support of Virgin Group, … [Read more...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Dates and Prices revealed

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For those of you flight-simulator lovers who have been waiting for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, there's good news - the release date of 18th of August has been set. Of course - Microsoft isn't making things easy for you. Not by a long shot... Three Editions There's going to be THREE editions of Microfot flight simulator 2020 The Microsoft Flight Simulator … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines sign Joint Business Agreement

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Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines have signed a new Joint Business Agreement, tightening their agreement on operations between Malaysia and Japan.  Malaysia Aairlines Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new joint business partnership will formally launch on 25 July 2020, where the two carriers will cooperate … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A320neo at Madrid-Barajas Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Iberia Airbus A320neo taxing out at Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport, as it heads to a runway to take off on another short to mid-haul adventure. Iberia operates a total of six Airbus A320neo aircraft, with a further 12 on order. These aircraft support the short to mid-haul … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th July)

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I hope you had a pleasant week. I know I did as I was doing things other than being at the office and having a few days away from the keyboard. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A sunny moment on Friday at Cathedral Square, Birmingham. Although the amount of time I dodged rain this week was numerous and many. It's been quiet this week A personal … [Read more...]

UK “Travel Bridges” go into effect – Countries you can return from without having to Quarantine

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On Friday, the planned 'travel bridges' have gone into effect, allowing visitors and UK residents to re-enter the United Kingdom, without having quarantine or self-isolate on arrival. There have been changes to the initial announcement where 59 countries were listed - this is now 75. Notably, Serbia has been withdrawn from the UK list - which now requires self-isolation … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 737-300 landing at Frankfurt Airport

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It’s Thursday and it’s still my week off – so it’s time for some more airplane art. This time we have an Lufthansa Boeing 737-300 on final approach for its home base of Frankfurt Airport, completing another short haul mission for the airline. Lufthansa used to operate both the Boeing 737-300 and Boeing 737-500 recently, until these were phased out in favour of the … [Read more...]