It’s been on heck of a day (I’ve been driving up and down the motorways in Storm Darragh which is fun to greet a very special Economy Class and Beyond reader).
But I’ve made it back home, and I’m hiding from the rain and wind, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
Hiding from Storm Darragh in Newport Pagnell Services. That was not a fun drive today…
TRIP REPORT: There and Back Again
Another four parts from the writing hand from the Chicago trip. This time, we’re concentrating on stuff to do in Chicago. Next week, it’s time to head back to the UK.
- Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare
- An Unveiled Bean
- Did I mention I hate suitcases?
- Touring the Loop from an Elevation with the Chicago L
- Random Food Adventures in Chicago
Next Aircraft News
- Qantas previews its Airbus A321XLR as it enters the Final Assembly Line – The first XLR is coming together slowly…
- Icelandair takes delivery of its first Airbus A321LR – With Icelandair becoming an Airbus operator
- SWISS to double its planned Airbus A350 fleet – From five to ten A350-900s
Routes and Networks
- Cathay Pacific turns to Europe – Munich and Brussels to join the network – With Munich being new and Brussels returning to the network
- TAP Air Portugal lines up three new routes… one has more than a twist… – One San Francisco flight has an extra stop on the way
- Emirates to launch their refurbished 777s to Vienna – Four Class fun to Vienna
Passenger Experience
- British Airways gears up for Christmas in the Air – Turkey, IFE and all the trimmings loaded onboard.
The Business of Aviation
- LEVEL obtains its own Air Operator Certificate – Taking itself to a new LEVEL
Passengrer Experiancen
- Frontier Airlines unveils their First Class seat design… and some passenger-friendly improvements – Looking a little Sprit-y there.
Rail
- South Western Railway formally launches its Arterio fleet – Finally entering squadron service, with plans for further destinations to be served
- Avanti West Coast launches a low-alcohol beer for the festive season – 0.5% alcohol beer on sale onboard Avanti West Coast.
Next Week
I was meant to be in Paris, but sadly, that trip fell through (and with the wind and storm currently, that may have been for the best), so those who know will know that instead of flying and exploring, I’m stuck at my desk in the office.
On the blog front, I’ll have the final four parts from the Chicago Trip to wrap the trip report up. There are also a few things from last week that need a little wrap-up.
We’ll also be reporting on the latest news as we start to head towards the ramp-up of the festive season.
Until then, Happy Landings!
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