Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa to acquire Brussels Airlines

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It seems the temptation of another airline is too good to resist, as Lufthansa plans to acquire the rest of Brussels Airlines it does currently not own. Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 at New York JFK - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The flag carrier of Belgium up until this point is 45% owned by Lufthansa Group. In a release today, it seems Lufthansa wants the rest of … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines adds Yerevan, Armenia to its route map

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I like to look at maps to see where in the world I can go. It seems Brussels Airlines does the same thing, with the announcement of a new route between Brussels and Yerevan in Armenia. Brussels Airlines Airbus A320 at Barcelona El Prat Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The route will initially operate once weekly, and in the summer months, operate twice a … [Read more...]

IHG 100% bonus on purchasing points

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It's that time again if you need to stock up on IHG Group hotel points, with 100% bonus being offered. The offer is a simple one - buy points, get 100% bonus on what you buy. You'll need to sign in to get the offers. Once you're in you'll see the offer listed. You can buy up to 60,000 points in this promotion. Here's the bonus limits and prices from the … [Read more...]

Air Canada to add Montreal to Shanghai route

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Air Canada sneaked out a new route towards the end of last week, with the announcement of a new route between Montreal and Shanghai. Air Canada Boeing 787-8, Image - Air Canada. The new route will commence on 17th February 2017, making this the first direct service between Montreal and China. The timetables are variable for the first few months of the operation of … [Read more...]

Air India adds Madrid to its network

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Air India continues to expand its international network, with Madrid being the airlines next destination. Air India Boeing 787 taxing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate the route three times a week between Delhi and Madrid from 1st December 2016, operating as AI135/136. The timetable looks like this: AI135 DEPART … [Read more...]

Still have a Diamond Club Credit Card? Last week to earn points on it!

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For those of us still with Diamond Club Credit Cards in the UK (a wonderful leftover from the days of British Midland), time is running out to earn miles on them. I couldn't resist this. A British Midland Airbus A330-200 at Chicago O'Hare. Diamond Club was the loyalty programme of BMI until it was folded into British Airways. Now the last remnants of BMI are to be swept … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines Airbus A321

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing in the early morning is an American Airlines Airbus A321 (ex US Airways) at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport as it prepares to head to the runway for its next departure. American Airlines inherited a fleet of Airbus short-haul aircraft (including A321s) when it merged with US … [Read more...]

Etihad to boost Sydney services

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There appears to be some swapsies going on at the moment between Virgin Australia and Etihad, as Etihad are due to operate the entire Abu Dhabi to Sydney route. Etihad Airbus A380 in flight - Image, Etihad/Airbus The changes to the route will require Etithad to operate both services from 6th February with an Airbus A380 and a Boeing 777-300ER. The revised operation … [Read more...]

Safety Video: American Airlines New Safety Video (2016)

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It's time to put your seat in the upright position, stow your luggage in the overhead locker and put your tray table away as American Airlines launch their new safety video. Yes - the video they've had since the merger with US Airways has finally been replaced with a new video. Here it is below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LXb28mVZiJo With a few crazy angles and … [Read more...]

British Airways to launch “The First Wing” at Heathrow

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British Airways has rightly come in for major bashing the past few days with rumours of Buy-on-Board circulating (and my thoughts on this are coming soon). But occasionally, BA can make the effort to improve the passenger experience. For its next trick, it is to launch a new facility at Heathrow Terminal 5 - called "The First Wing". The First Wing Check-in Zone - Image, … [Read more...]