As the evenings start to shake off the winter nights and the days get ever brighter slowly, things happen in the world. Even in my end of the world.
Yes, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
The Pump House, Royal Leamington Spa. Opened in 1814, it was the grandest of Leamington’s spa buildings and remained in operation, providing swimming and water treatments until the 1990s, when it was converted into a cultural facility for the town.
TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style
We’re continuing at pace with this trip report, with another four parts heading out of the editing mill. It might be another three or four next week, depending on whether I finish writing a segment this week… or not.
- MH627 Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi (Economy Class)
- The Intercontinental Singapore (Frasers House)
- For the love of Nasi Lemak, Laksa and Hawker Markets in Singapore
Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked
Seating and Connectivity
- RECARO Aircraft Seating unveils Premium Economy and Economy Class seats for Air India – and there are some good options for passengers
- Discover Airlines shows off its planned new interiors – and it’s full of the usual suspects.
- Gulf Air to roll out Starlink connectivity – Starting with an A320neo
Routes and Networks
- Aer Lingus to shutter its Manchester base – And there goes your direct links from Manchester.
- Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary – An interesting long-haul addition to Canada.
New Aircraft News
- Delta Air Lines signs for further Airbus A330neo and A350 aircraft – And another 31 aircraft for Airbus.
Travel Technology
- Apple unveils their new updated AirTags – Louder, a different note and better range. Not an essential upgrade, but useful enough
On the Rails
- Caledonian Sleeper cooks up sweet partnership with Ochil Fudge – 4.4 Tonnes of the stuff.
- Chiltern Railways introduces its “new” trains – Welcome the “Explorers” – Enter the Mark 5A on the London Marylebone – Birmingham axis.
Pretty Pictures
Next Week
A fair bit is happening in the background at Economy Class and Beyond as I have a semi-quiet time before my travel ramps up to the Spring travel period.
But there may be room for a couple of adventures off the books. We’ll have to see.
As well as the trip report (which is way past the halfway point), we’ll have our usual mixture of news, views and anything else that grabs my interest.
Until next week, Happy landings!
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