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Lumo unveils interiors for their new Stirling – London Service

09/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lumo Class 222 Interior - Image, Lumo

Lumo, the "low-cost" the open-acesss rail operator from FirstGroup, has unveiled some interior shots of its new trains it plans to operate on the Stirling (Scotland) to London Euston route. Lumo currently operates the low-cost services on the East Coast Main Line connecting destinations including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle with London and is planning to launch … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Etihopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Oslo Airport

08/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Oslo Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Oslo Airport as it awaits its return journey to Addis Ababa. Ethiopian Airlines operates a fleet of nine Boeing 787-9 aircraft in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Airbus A350-900, Airbus A350-1000, Boeing 767-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways adds additional flights from Doha, UK Government to add repatriation flights – Travel Update

08/03/2026 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 taxiing at Hamad International Airport, Doha. Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Updated 19:30 8th March. . Information Correct at the time of publication.  Qatar Airways' scheduled flights still remained hampered with the closure of Qatari airspace. However, yesterday, the airline was able to operate flights out of Doha, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and the opening of safe travel corridors. As such, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th March)

07/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Exiting the Wirral end of the Birkenhead tunnel

It's been a turbulent first week of March with a lot of external factors changing the face of air travel. Nonetheless, we've made it to Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Out of the darkness and into the light - Exiting the Wirral end of the Birkenhead Tunnel  Middle East Travel Updates As networks have slowly and safely resumed, … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways begins limited repatriation flights, whilst Emirates restarts its network – Travel Updates

07/03/2026 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Updated at 18:15, Saturday 7th March. Information Correct at the time of publication. P It's time for a quick roundup of your travel options if you're in the Middle East, which hubs are operating service, and how to access them. As usual, check with your carrier for the latest changes and updates. Qatar Airways to Operate Limited Relief Corridor from … [Read more...]

LOT Polish Airlines commences flying with Viasat connectivity

06/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

LOT Polish Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Some news from LOT Polish Airlines, which has launched onboard connectivity on its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. It marks the beginning of in-flight connectivity powered by Viasat and its Amara connectivity solution. The service is currently available on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane (SP-LSA). It will be offered on two more aircraft by the end of … [Read more...]

Middle Eastern Network Disruption – Etihad to restart its network

06/03/2026 by Kevincm

Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Updated Friday 6th  March, 12:00UTC. If you're reading this on the 7th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. Whilst conflict continues, airliens are attempting network restarts where they can, or at least from different bases. We'll start with Etihad, which is attempting to restart its network today, followed by updates from other … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to launch Frankfurt – Kuala Lumpur route

05/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa Boeing 787 in LH100 livery - Image, Lufthansa

For those planning to travel to Malaysia, there's good news, as Lufthansa is planning to launch a new route to Kuala Lumpur. Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 in Lufthansa 100 Livery - Image, Lufthansa. The new route will connect Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur from the start of the Winter 26 timetable on 25th October 2026. Planned operations are: LH704 DEPART FRA 21:30 ARRIVE KUL … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways prepares for a limited restart out of Muscat and Riyadh

05/03/2026 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner taxiing at Hamad International Airport

Published at 13:15UTC, 2026/03/05. If you're reading this on the 6th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. With everything going on in the Middle East, airline operations of all sorts have faced heavy disruption, with passengers, crew and aircraft all out of position. Some airlines have started rescue flights (either as a private concern … [Read more...]

Eurowings adds further aircraft with PremiumBiz Seating

04/03/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Eurwings Premium BIZ - Extended Rollout - Image, Eurowings

Eurowings has chosen to expand its Premium BIZ offering, with more aircraft being fitted with the 2-2 seating. The seats (based on Geven Seating's Comodo seat) will see a further deployment onto eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Instead of the usual six abreast (3-3 style seating configuration), Eurowings is introducing a more spacious four across (2-2 layout) in the … [Read more...]

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  • Lumo unveils interiors for their new Stirling – London Service
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  • Qatar Airways adds additional flights from Doha, UK Government to add repatriation flights – Travel Update
  • Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th March)
  • Qatar Airways begins limited repatriation flights, whilst Emirates restarts its network – Travel Updates

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