Economy Class & Beyond

Adria Airways files for Bankruptcy

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The autumn of discontent continues, with Adria Airways of Slovenia filing for bankruptcy today, after running a skeleton service the past week. Adria Airways CRJ-700, Image via their Facebook presence. All future services have been cancelled, with the airline permanently grounded. The airline filed for a motion for bankruptcy proceeding at Kranj District … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th September)

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It's that time of the week again where we look back at the some of the whys and wherefores in the world of passenger experience in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. This week, I went behind the scenes at Dublin Airport with a visitors group to get an insight on what helps make the airport tick. Many thanks to Dublin Airport for hosting, and the Dublin Airport Fire and … [Read more...]

Air France takes delivery of its first Airbus A350

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Another new operator joins the Airbus A350 club – this time it’s Air France who has taken delivery of its A350-900. Air France A350-900 over the French Countryside - Image, Airbus  The aircraft is the first of 28, with the delivery expected to be completed by 2025. In terms of deployment, the fleet will be flung far and wide. According to the … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Summer Premium Adventures – A Short Doha Transit

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A Short Doha Transit Summer Premium Adventures In this Summer Premium Adventure (Warning: Long!) In the Summertime when the weather is hot… Off to Heathrow, British Airways Galleries North Lounge BA762 London Heathrow to Oslo - A321neo (EuroTraveller) Oslo Airport, OSL Lounge AY914 Oslo to Helsinki, Business Class Helsinki Airport lounging … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand finalises Boeing 787-10 order

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Air New Zealand has finalised an order with The Boeing company for an order of eight Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Aircraft. Air New Zealand Boeing 787-10 in the evening sky - Rendering, The Boeing Company The Boeing 787-10 will join Air New Zealand's all Boeing long haul fleet - made up of the Boeing 777-200, the Boeing 777-300ER and the Boeing 787-9 (of which Air New … [Read more...]

International Airlines Group takes a fiscal hit thanks to recent strikes

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has updated its numbers and profit guidance today... and it's not good news. It seems I use this British Airways Boeing 787-9 when I talk about strikes with the airline - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The group - which owns British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, LEVEL and Vueling has been hit hard thanks to the BALPA pilots walking … [Read more...]

KLM to add Austin, Texas to its network

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KLM is increasing its network coverage, with a new route planned between Amsterdam Schiphol and Austin, Texas. KLM Airbus A330 in-flight – Image, KLM The new flight is operated as part of the joint venture operated in conjunction with Air France and Delta Air Lines.  The flight will operate three days a week from May 2020. Planned operation is as follows KL667 … [Read more...]