It’s that time of the week again – it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
Bit of an announcement for the end of week wrap post. If you’re one of the people who subscribe to the newsletter (and there are a few of you… some of you more vocal than others), our mailing software has changed.
Previously, we had emails go out at 14:00GMT/15:00GMT daily. With the change now live, newsletters are heading out at 00:00GMT. This post was timed in the past to go with the 14:00GMT mailout on a Sunday. Since that’s not a thing anymore, this post is moving to Saturday night around 23:00 onwards.
That means less time for me to drink vodka, party and fall asleep in doesn’t it?
Airplane Art will remain Sunday evening at 22:00 (Local Time). I’m considering changes to the Sunday coverage, but this will probably take shape in the new year.
Also, apologies for the light news this week – I’ve been engaged in finishing an office move and dealing with more than a few moving targets that required hours late in the office… and hours crashed out thereafter.
Hopefully – we’ll be back to normal next week (whatever counts for normal with me). Heck, there might be another trip for a day out soon.
Travel Restrictions
- UK to re-impose pre-arrivals testing from TUESDAY 7TH DECEMBER – Time to stock up pre-departure tests… again
- Updated UK Entry rules now **live** (PCR+Two Day Self-Isolation) – The joy of travel just gets better.
Passenger Experience
- China Airlines takes delivery of its first A321neo with an updated interior – And it looks rather plush too.
- British Airways adds British Sign Language option to assist in passenger experience – Something a lot of airlines need to look into to improve accessibility.
New Aircraft News
- Cebu Pacific take delivery of their first A330neo… with a lot of seats – get ready to be crammed in!
- ITA Airways firms up its order for Airbus aircraft – All Airbus, All the time.
Stuggart Trip Report
We’ll get to the end of this trip report next week. Honest. Meanwhile, laugh at my misfortune in this week’s posts that came out on Saturday.
Pretty Pictures
Next Week
Omicron has scared a lot of governments it seems, with the impacts being felt everywhere. We’ll have some more coverage tomorrow, including entry changes that you as a traveller need to be aware of.
We’ll also make an effort to wrap up the trip report (it’s mostly written… honest) as well as keeping up with the breaking news and the ever-changing travel picture.
For now, stay safe out there!
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