Economy Class & Beyond

Scandinavian Airlines confirms its move to SkyTeam

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After some initial "will they, won't they", Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) has signed an Alliance Adherence Agreement with SkyTeam. The upshot is, that SAS will join SkyTeam on the 1st of September, one day after it leaves Star Alliance.  From 1 September 2024, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th April)

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It's fast approaching the end of another month, and my planning skills are nearer the wall than usual. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the 25th floor of Alpha Tower, looking out towards the Libary of Birmingham, The Hyatt Regency Birmingham, The Rep, The ICC, Brindley Place and the NIA.  Trip Report: Surprise, Surprise! Three more segments … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines reveals its new Belgian Icon  – Amare to take flight

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As the Tomorrowland comes up, Brussels Airlines is presenting a new version of its Amare livery - another of its Belgian Icons. Amare unveils ​This will feature on one of Brussels Airlines' brand-new Airbus A320neo, featuring augmented reality extras.  It is applied to OO-SBB - the second Airbus A320neo that joined the fleet. According to the airline, Amare … [Read more...]

IndiGo to go widebody and order Airbus A350 aircraft

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It seems IndiGo is going for the long-haul challenge, with the airline ordering Airbus A350 aircraft. IndiGo Airbus A350 - Rendering Airbus/Rolls Royce   IndiGo has agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, with options for a further 70. The move will allow  IndiGo to spread its wings further and expand its network. The cabin configuration will be … [Read more...]

Condor takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo

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Condor of Germany is continuing its fleet renewal apace, with the first Airbus A320neo delivered to the airline by Airbus. The new aircraft is registered as D-ANCZ. It was delivered from Toulouse to Frankfurt-am-Main Airport, arriving at 16:08. And as you can see - it's got red and white stripes - a rather bold choice. This marks the start of the renewal of Condor's … [Read more...]

Etihad to return its Airbus A380 to Paris

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After the successful relaunch of A380 services to New York JFK, Etihad is preparing to expand its A380 operations to Paris, France. The A380 will return to the Abu Dhabi – Paris CDG route from 1st November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York. As usual, Etihad will offer multiple classes of … [Read more...]

Play Airlines toys with Cardiff

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Icelandic carrier Play is toying with a new destination - the Welsh capital, Cardiff. The flights will commence on the 10th of October 2024, wrapping up after six weeks on the 20th of November. The flights will operate on Mondays and Fridays. So, why such a limited service? Football is the name of the game (and we're talking about the game where you don't carry a ball … [Read more...]

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