Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (31st May)

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As we come to the end of another month (although it may feel like March still), it's time to look back at the news as airlines prepare to restart operations. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond A new normal for me. Rather than enjoy a Starbucks in a shop and editing away, I'm on a bench in the sun enjoying a Starbucks... and not editing. Along with hand … [Read more...]

SAS details network restart (and long haul services too!)

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SAS is preparing for its network restart - like a lot of airlines, with a programme of both short and long-haul destinations. SAS Airbus A340-300 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With SAS citing more countries opening up their borders, the airline is going to open up a mixture of routes, including domestic flights within … [Read more...]

Lufthansa edges towards acceptance of state aid … but will lose slots in the process

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It seems the Lufthansa group has swallowed its pride and has chosen to accept revised conditions that the European Commission has imposed, so it can access €9 billion of German state aid. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i taxing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In addition to what the group will have to give up in terms of ownership as part of the bailout … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines plans to restart flights from the 15th June

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Austrian Airlines is preparing to come out of hibernation and recommence operations from the 15th of June.  Austrian Airlines de Havilland Dash 8 Q400 climbing out of Zurich Airport - Image, Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Like most airlines in Europe, it is looking to start short to mid-haul services Vienna to: Commencing 15th … [Read more...]

Iberia prepares to scale up its network from 1st July

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Spanish carrier Iberia is preparing to scale up its network from the 1st July, with airline flying short to medium-haul services. Iberia Airbus A321 at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline so far has maintained a minimum level of air connectivity connecting Madrid with the Spanish Islands (the Canary Islands and the Balearic), Barcelona, … [Read more...]

easyJet prepares to cut its workforce

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It seems the troubles are continuing for easyJet who are planning major job cuts ahead EasyJet Airbus A319 coming into land at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond flights in France and the United Kingdom), it is preparing to cut 30% of its staff from its roster. The reductions according to the airline: (reflect) the reduced fleet, the optimisation … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to be offered state bailout aid….and guess who isn’t happy

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It seems Lufthansa and the German Government  have come to an arrangement of state aid for the airline group. And someone isn't happy unsurprisingly. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The aid agreement between  Deutsche Lufthansa and the Federal Republic of Germany covers stabilization measures and loans of up to EUR 9 … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines prepares to restart its network

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Brussels Airlines is preparing its red dots to retake to the air again from the 15th of June, with 59 destinations on the map. The new network is planned to run from 15th May 2020 to the end of August. It marks the end of 12 weeks of grounding for the airline and its scheduled network, peppered with the occasional rescue flight. The new network is based on demand and … [Read more...]

Spain to drop its Quarantine requirement from the 1st July

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It seems summer is back on - with Spain planning to drop its quarantine requirement on entering the country from 1st of July onwards. Welcome back to Spain Tourists! The Statue of the Bear and the Strawberry Tree await you... along with the beaches too. Currently, if you're planning to visit Spain, there is a mandatory 14 day self-isolation requirement upon arrival, as … [Read more...]

Delta trials new customer care kits

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In the past, we've all been used to amenity kits in one form or another. Delta Air Lines is taking a modern-day spin on it as it adapts to "the new normal" The new customer care kit - Image, Delta. As passengers get used to the new norms of travelling, some it seems are forgetting essentials - like masks. Thankfully, Delta has your back as they will offer a … [Read more...]