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Norse Atlantic Airways plans to operate long haul flights to the USA has taken a big step forward, with the US Department of Transportation approving their airline’s application to fly. The application covers flights between Norway and the European Uni…
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Airplane Art – Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Barcelona El Prat
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It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 in its classic paintwork taxiing at Barcelona El Prat Airport as it pootles around the airport. Royal Air Maroc operate a fleet of 30 …
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th/16th January)
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We’re barrelling through January faster than the beast from Omicron Persi 8 can keep up. Even then, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Well, this week has been minorly eventful, with a trip to get an MRI scan. Dear $deity… the sound o…
Avanti West Coast to implement massive cuts next week
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Avanti West Coast (the rail operator which plies services from London Euston) is making massive cuts temporarily to its timetable. The train company is putting the revised timetable in between 7 January and 25 February, due to staff shortages that the…
Air France unveils new ameinity kits for Business and Premium Economy Passengers
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At Economy Class and Beyond, we love a useful amenity kit. Well, Air France has updated theirs for its premium passengers. Let us investigate to see what’s inside. And its possibilities for reuse. Air France is offering its long-haul Business customer…
Emerald Airlines to add more regional links from Belfast City Airport for Aer Lingus
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Startup operator Emerald Airlines is planning to launch a number of services out of George Best Belfast City Airport, which will be operated as Aer Lingus Regional flights. Emerald Airlines intends to operate high-frequency routes from Belfast City to:…
British Airways to launch four routes out of London City Airport
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British Airways continues to strengthen its network out of London City Airport – with four routes announced. British Airways CityFlyer Embraer E190 at London City Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will open new routes – with Barcelo…
HOTEL CHECK: Premier Inn, Worcester (M5, J6)
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Time for another hotel check – this time focusing on the Premier Inn. This one is located on the outskirts of Worcester. Price Paid I paid £39 for a room-only rate, with the paid in advance a few days before staying on the cheapest possible rate (Cance…
American Airlines and Aer Lingus to launch a new codeshare agreement
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It seems that American Airlines and Aer Lingus are buddying up, with the two airlines moving to launch their codeshare agreement this week. American Airlines and Aer Lingus flying together – Image, AA/Aer Lingus. The move is to allow an increase in con…
Virgin Atlantic to launch London-Austin Route
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Well, Virgin Atlantic is adding to its transatlantic network, with Austin joining the party. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow – Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is the first new USA route for Virgin Atlantic since …
Ryanair to close its Frankfurt-am-Main base
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In a case of “throwing their toys out of the pram”, Ryanair is to close its base at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport and suspend operations to the airport. As such Ryanair will suspend and cancel all routes from 31st March 2022. The aircraft will be reallocat…
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 757-200 arriving at Dublin Airport
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It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 on final approach to Dublin Airport, as it completed a hop across the Atlantic. United Airlines have a fleet of 40 Boeing 757-200 airc…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8/9th January)
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Well, we’re a week into 2022. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The City of Liverpool, from Port Sunlight Park in The Wirral. It’s been a funny old week at Economy Class and Beyond as the world starts to wake back up from its …
Iraqi Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A220
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The business of aviation goes on, with Iraqi Airways taking delivery of their first Airbus A220. Iraqi Airways Airbus A220-300 – Image, Airbus. This is the first of five aircraft Iraqi Airways will be taking delivery of, with the airline taking the la…
UK scrap pre-arrivals testing (today) and PCR tests (Sunday)
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There’s good news for travellers to the United Kingdom today, with the need for Pre-Departure Testing to be scrapped from 4 am today (7th January), as well as PCR Day 2 tests from Sunday 9th January. The move (which was described as temporary) was a va…
Allegiant Air to order Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
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It seems Boeing is off to a swinging start to 2022, with them gaining a signed order from Allegiant Air. Allegiant Boeing 737-MAX’s – Image, The Boeing Company The order is comprised of 50 737 MAX jets, with options for 50 additional. Terms and pricin…
Norse Atlantic Airways gains its Norwegian Air Operating Certificate
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Norse Atlantic Airways has taken a major step to fly – with the airline being issued its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority. Norse Atlantic Airways first Boeing 787-9 – Image, Norse Atlantic Airways This move, a…
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 777-300ER on tow at London Heathrow
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It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have British Airways Boeing 777-300ER at its home base of London Heathrow being towed away from the Central Terminal area and Terminal 5 over to the maintenance pads. Briti…
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st/2nd January)
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It’s that time of the week again – even as we go into the new year, it’s time for a double-edition of Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Yes. I’ve rather enjoyed having most of this week off. I built Lego Flowers with a friend for some of it. And y…
REVIEW 2021: My Year in Travel (or still not a lot of it)
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Welcome to the last part of Review 2021 at Economy Class and Beyond – This time focused on my travels. Or lack of them thereafter. A year mostly on pause For me the story of the year seems to be waiting, waiting and further waiting, for nations to open…