It’s that time of the week again – it’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond at its new timeslot.
And no, I’m not used to it moving too.
It was my birthday this week at Economy Class and Beyond. So, the joy of life as I do another orbit around the sun. Also, a lot of odd things this week. So par for the course.
Stuttgart Trip Report
Yes, we’ve reached the end of this. Sorry, it’s taken a lot longer than usual to get this out, but life has got in the way more than once. Heavens help me if I do a long haul trip report…
- BA921 Stuttgart to London Heathrow (Club Europe)
- Into Brexitania and the Premier Inn Terminal 5
- Off Home Again
- Innovation remains the driver
Routes and Networks
- Finnair expands its US network – More US routes inbound!
Trains
- Eurostar trials facial recognition for contactless travel – Your face is your credential
- HS2 announces the winner of its rolling stock tender…. – Who do you think won? Here’s a hint. The companies have train manufacturing bases in the UK
Travel Restrictions
- UK Red List Changes kick in with Nigeria being added – and pre-departure tests are now required as well.
- Heathrow Airport reopens Terminal 4 as a “Red List” Arrival terminal – Well, it’ll keep T4 busy until traffic picks up.
Sales!
- British Airways offers 50% bonuses on Avois purchases -ur Get your 50% bonus Avios purchases whilst you can…
Pretty Pictures
Next Week
We’re barrelling towards the end of the year at full speed. I’ve got some nice little articles coming up, including some tech reviews, some guides as well as all the usual stuff we cover on the blog.
And hopefully, there might be better travel news. But you never know.
Until then – stay safe and happy landings.
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