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LEVEL sets out its increased Winter 25/26 flight programme

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

LEVEL Airbus A330-200 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Whilst we're heading into the summer season, Spanish carrier LEVEL is thinking about Winter 2025/26.  Between 26 October 2025 and 28 March 2026, LEVEL will offer 51% more seats than in the previous winter, whilst consolidating its position at Barcelona El Prat Airport. During the peak winter months, the airline will reach record levels of activity on virtually all of … [Read more...]

Qantas takes delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qantas Airbus A321XLR - Image, Airbus

Qantas became the latest operator of Airbus A321XLR, with the airline taking delivery of its first aircraft. In doing so, Qantas becomes the Asia-Pacific launch operator of the latest generation single aisle A321XLR, with the first one known as  VH-OGA Great Ocean Road And it seems Qantas are eager to try the range out, with Qantas flying their A321XLR from the Airbus … [Read more...]

Oman Air joins oneworld alliance

30/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Oman Air Airbus A330 taxing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

The alliance's memberships shift again, with Oman Air joining the oneworld alliance. Oman Air becomes the 15th member of oneworld, providing the alliance with a new hub in the Middle East and creating new opportunities for global travel. It will be a full member of the oneworld alliance. The airline, with its hub at Muscat International Airport, serves 42 destinations … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport

29/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have an Air France Airbus A220-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport as it completes the short hop from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Air France operates a fleet of 44 Airbus A220-300 aircraft in its single-aisle fleet (with 39 active at this time). The airline also operates the Airbus A318, … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th June

28/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

West Midlands Railway Service entering New Street Station

As we pass from the Summer Solstice and slowly back into the darkening nights, it's another scorcher of a weekend in the City of Birmingham. But time moves on, as it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Birmingham City Centre from New Street Station, facing towards The Rountunda (left) and the Bullring centre, with the tracks leading out to London, Coventry, … [Read more...]

Coming to Birmingham for the Black Sabbath Gig? Plan ahead!

28/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, Broad Street, Birmingham

Next week, Black Sabbath will perform for the final time in Birmingham in their farewell gig at Villa Park. But you're going to need to get around, least of all, if you have tickets to the Back To The Beginning Gig. Black Sabbath Bridge and Bench, Broad Street, Birmingham Villa Park/Villa Ground? Villa Park or The Villa Ground is home to Aston Villa Football Club … [Read more...]

London Northwestern Railway introduces its new commuter trains

27/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

London Nortwestern Railway Class 730/2 - Image, West Midlands Trains

Recently, London Northwestern Railway (part of West Midlands Trains) introduced its new trains, the Class 730/2. The electric Class 730/2 fleet is made up of 36 five-carriage trains – a total of 180 new carriages. Like most new electric trains from Alstom (nee Bombardier), these are based on the Aventra family of trains(which is deployed on The Elizabeth Line, London … [Read more...]

Air Canada expands its Air+Rail options, with Lufthansa Rail Express

27/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

AIr Canada signs with Lufthansa Rail Express by DB - Image, Air Canada

Air Canada is expanding its Air+Rail operation with an extension of its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn. This agreement will allow for intermodal itineraries to be booked in one reservation, offering greater flexibility, more choice, and added convenience to connect with Air … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways enhance lounge access benefits for passengers with status passengers from 1st July

26/06/2025 by Kevincm 3 Comments

ITA Airways Runway Lounge, Milan-Linate Airport - Image, ITA Airways/Lufthansa Group

As ITA Airways continues to be further borgified by the Lufthansa Group, frequent flyer benefits continue to be extended. Lufthansa Frequent Travellers (sometimes known as FTL status)  will be able to use the ITA Airways lounges from July 1, 2025 and thus benefit from an even more comprehensive lounge network. This will significantly expand the lounge network, especially … [Read more...]

Delays on the Piccadilly Line – new trains entry-to-service delayed

26/06/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Siemens Piccadily Line 2024 Stock Underground train - Image, Siemens

For those of you looking forward to riding on the new Piccadilly Line trains (especially for those who travel from Heathrow into Central London), the rollout of the new trains has been delayed. Entry into service is now targeted for the second half of 2026.  The new rolling stock (2024 stock) was originally meant to enter service in 2025. Some trains have been … [Read more...]

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