Economy Class & Beyond

EasyJet to operate Berlin to Tel Aviv route

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As open skies between Israel and the European Skies begin to take effect, the low cost carriers are sniffing around and tentatively dipping their toes into the market. EasyJet is have a go at this from its Berlin Schoenefeld site (or what might be Berlin Brandenburg gate.. if they ever get the thing built to code). The airline is planning a three flight a week route in … [Read more...]

Wrapping up Dubai Airshow 2013

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After a storm drowned out the final day of the Dubai Air Show, there is not a lot to report on new orders, other than the final numbers: Boeing stole the show with commitments and orders for 342 aircraft Airbus comes in second with 160 aircraft Bombardier gets 38 aircraft ATR comes in at the back with 10 aircraft. In terms of show-stealers - all eyes were with … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways goes Scottish… and to Edinburgh

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Qatar Airways will be connecting Edinburgh to its expanding network of services, with a 5 time weekly operation from late May 2014. QR027 DEPART DOH 08:00 ARRIVE EDI 13:15 QR028 DEPART EDI 14:45 ARRIVE DOH 23:40DOH 788 x24 Service Commences: 28th May 2014 QR27/28 Operates: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday and Sunday Booked Equipment: Boeing 787-8 The service will be … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to trim Little Red Services between Manchester and London

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Things may not be all well with Virgin Atlantic's Little Red service, with a service cut occurring next year - with the Manchester to London Heathrow route dropping from four flights a day to three flights a day. The lunch-time service is being trimmed, with morning and evening services remaining. London Heathrow to Manchester VS3041 DEPART LHR 09:30 ARRIVE MAN … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show Day 3: More orders trickle in

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Day Three of the Dubai Air show has been and gone, and more orders trickle in as the week goes on. The widebody order of the day goes to Air Algerie who are to order three Airbus A330-200 as part of the airlines fleet renewal programme. TUI Travel meanwhile is to grow its 787 fleet with the addition of an extra two Boeing 787-8 aircraft, taking TUI's orders for the class … [Read more...]

Delta goes fully flat between Germany and the USA

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Delta Airlines has announced that has converted all flights between Germany and the United States of America to have a BusinessElite cabin with a flat bed in it. The last flight to be converted over was the Dusseldorf - Atlanta route. With this switch, Delta offers over 3000 business beds between the two countries a week, with services from Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Munich … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines strikes go into a second day

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Update: strike over According to a tweet from Brussels Airlines the strike is over https://twitter.com/flyingbrussels/status/402786545029353472 For those of you who had hoped that the Brussels Airlines pilot strike was over... its time to think differently as the airline and the pilots union have not reached an agreement over changes to holidays and contracts for … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show Day 2: Orders continue to flow

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The Dubai Air Show is still going on, and that means orders on books with more airlines ordering more kit. Whilst a record beating day like yesterday is out of the question, there are still companies who need to get the signature on the dotted line.. First up is lessor GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) - who have placed an order for five ATR 72-600s, with options for … [Read more...]

Etihad Regional appears from Darwin Airline

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It seems Etihad's spending spree is continuing, with the purchase of not aircraft, but 33.3% of an airline this time. Eithad has purchased 33.3% of Darwin Airline, and in the process is to re-brand the airline as Etihad Regional - the idea being that the regional services will funnel into airports where Etihad has a  major presence and critical times to allow connection … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines cockpit crew in strike action – cancellations ahead

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It seems strike season is spreading, with Brussels Airlines now suffering a wildcat strike from their pilots over the restructuring of the airline that would allow temporary contracts for pilots above 58 and changes in holiday schedules. The following flights are cancelled for today, with both European and Transatlantic routes hit: SN 2821 Brussels - Budapest SN 2822 … [Read more...]