Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th May)

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It's Eurovision Saturday, which means we'll be doing commentary on BlueSky and Threads. But it's also the end of another week, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A gul talking off, Cathedral Square (Pigeon Park), Birmingham TRIP REPORT: Springtime Transatlantic Adventures We're heading into the home stretch for this trip report. But for now, … [Read more...]

Greater Anglia Railway Company to be nationalised in October

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As part of the recent general election manifesto, bringing train companies back into public ownership was a key promise made by the current government.. The next company to be brought back under public control will be Greater Anglia. Greater Anglia Trains at Stansted Airport - Image, Greater Anglia.  Greater Anglia operates trains out of London Liverpool Street, with … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: AA90 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow – Spring Transatlantic Adventures

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Spring Transatlantic Adventures AA90 Chicago O'Hare Terminal 3 to London Heathrow Terminal 3 In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in World Traveller … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to launch a new service to Charlotte, NC

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Etihad Airways has selected a new US Gateway - and it's Charlotte, NC. Etihad Boeing 787-9 in its "Greenliner" livery - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In a listing of firsts, it will be the first airline in the Middle Eastern region to fly a direct service to Charlotte. You will have to wait a while, as the airline is planning to launch the service on the 4th May … [Read more...]

Braathens Regional Airlines renews its maintenance agreement with ATR Aircraft

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Braathens Regional Airlines recently re-focused its activity by becoming a capacity airline for Scandinavian Airlines. To support this activity, they have renewed their Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR Aircraft for five years. The GMA renewal ensures ongoing support for Braathens' ATR fleet, including access to a large pool of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), … [Read more...]

Avrilease to order up to 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft

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AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has announced it will be placing its first direct order with Boeing. The lessor signed an agreement with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more. The deal enables AviLease to scale up its growing portfolio and provides its customers with the latest generation, fuel-efficient … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Terminal 3 to get a glow-up

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If there's one airport terminal I was always happy to get out of in a hurry, it's Manchester Airport Terminal 3. From its tight corridors, sluggish security and limited roaming areas, it isn't a great passenger experience (especially when I used to go through here on long-haul, or ending journeys with short-haul flights). Thankfully, Manchester Airport Group has announced a … [Read more...]