Economy Class & Beyond

Miles and More Status Match opens for British Airways, Iberia and ITA Airways status members

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It seems Lufthansa Group is making another play for those affected by British Airways' "The Club" changes, with them relaunching a status match programme. Let's go through this quickly. Where can I apply? At https://lufthansa.statusmatch.com/ Who can apply, and what status can you get? A table solves everything: In summary: BA Silver, IB Plata, IB oro and … [Read more...]

West Midlands Trains returns to Public Ownership

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Great British Railways continues to take shape, with West Midlands Trains falling into public ownership. West Midlands Trains is the operator of London Northwestern Railway, which operates services between Liverpool and Birmingham and along the West Coast Main Line to and from London Euston. London Northwestern Railway Class 350/0 - Image, EconomyClass and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some Airplane Art. This week, we have an American Airlines Boeing 787-8 on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport as the evening sun closes in. American Airlines operates 37 Boeing 787-8s in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9 in its widebody … [Read more...]

Great Western Railway rolls out its Battery-Powered train on passenger services

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Great Western Railway has introduced the UK’s first battery-only powered train into passenger service. The Class 230 train has been used for a successful trial of fast-charge technology on the Greenford branch line over the past 22 months. Up until now, it has undergone rigorous trials. It has now entered commercial service, with the train making its first appearance … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond – 31st January

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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 … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits… Whilst Not Getting Soaked – Growing Old in Style

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Exploring Singapore in Bite-sized Bits... Whilst Not Getting Soaked Growing Old In Style For tourism beyond food, Singapore has a lot to offer. Or you can engage in rampant consumerism, too - that's fine, too.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 … [Read more...]

Discover Airlines shows off its planned new interiors

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Lufthansa Group subsidiary Discover Airlines shows off its new interior - and again, we have a nice-looking cabin coming up, it calls "Ocean Blue". The retrofit will apply to the Discover Airlines Airbus A330-300 fleet. The first aircraft with the new cabin will fly from April 2027, with all aircraft to be equipped with the new cabin by mid-2028. The Ocean Blue name … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to fly to Calgary

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It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It's planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According to the airline, it will directly link two globally recognised … [Read more...]