Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Airplane Art – EVA Air Airbus A321-200 at Hong Kong International 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 EVA Air Airbus A321-200 manoeuvring at its arriving at Hong Kong International Airport. EVA Air utilises the A321 (the only narrowbody aircraft it operates) on regional services from its hubs in Taipei. The airline also operated the Airbus A330-200, Airbus … [Read more...]