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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th April)

04/04/2021 by Kevincm

It’s Easter Sunday for those who celebrate it – but it’s still a Sunday – so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond

a landscape with trees and a city in the background
Over The Leasowes , Halesowen. This week has been more than a little light on coverage – mainly as I was due to be on leave. Rather, I ended up spending most of my time in the office. Such wonderful times.

Innovation in the Cabin – The Crystal Cabin Awards

  • Looking at the Innovation: The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards 2021 – Whilst I might not be in Hamburg this year due to… reasons, the Crystal Cabin Awards team put on a great virtual show.

Travel Restrictions

  • UK Government Red List Extended – four new countries added – Philippines, Pakistan Kenya Bangladesh to join Red List from 9th April

New Aircraft News

  • Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX, options for 155 more – A vote of confidence for the 737 MAX programme

Alliances, Routes and Networks

  • Alaska Airlines formally joins oneworld – Alaska Airlines joins oneworld after a short 8 month wait. Look out for redemptions in your frequent flyer programme.
  • easyJet to launch five new services from Birmingham Airport – Five new summer sun destinations out of BHX

Loyalty

  • Emirates and flyDubai to offer Double Tier points – If you can take advantage of it, Emirates and flyDubai have an excellent double tier point earning offer

Travel Technology

  • Travel Technology: Chromecast with Google TV – If you require a media streamer, this could be a good one to play with

Pretty pictures

  • Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300 at Chicago O’Hare International

Next Week

We’re on a four-day week next week, with Easter Monday being a bank holiday in England. None the less, we’ll be continuing with our coverage and the day to day happenings.

Until then, have a peaceful Easter. Mask up and stay safe out there.

 


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