Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st October 2022)

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We're crashing into the final three months of the year, with the last quarter of it beckoning. But let us look back at Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Trip Report - Doing it for the Tier Points Well, what was going to be a week full of updates, turned into two bits of the trip report coming out. Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki and slightly … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points – Crowne Plaza, Helsinki

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Crowne Plaza, Helsinki Doing it for the Tier Points And once again, welcome to the Tier Point Enrichment Centre What can you do with about three hours and a bit of sleep? (Coach, Heathrow Airport and Lounge) Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki (Business Class/A350) Planes, Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki and slightly beyond Crowne Plaza … [Read more...]

Next round of UK Rail Strikes start *TODAY* (1st October)

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After a period of unity, it is time for rail unions to call their staff out on strike again. Let us dive in because if you're a member of a certain political party and coming to Birmingham this weekend, you might be paying over the odds for parking (and I can rent you a space at over-the-odds pricing). What is going to be operating? Network Rail has provided a map of what … [Read more...]

WestJet expands its fleet – with a large order for Boeing 737-10

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WestJet Group of Canada has chosen to expand their fleet, with a firm order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, along with options to purchase. WestJet Boeing 737-10 - Rendering , The Boeing Company.  The airline group will add  42 of the largest of the variant - the Boeing 737-10 aircraft with plus 22 options. This order is in addition to WestJet’s remaining 23 MAX orders and … [Read more...]

STELIA Aerospace unveils its new RENDEZ-VOUS seat

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It was talked about in hushed tones at Aircraft Interiors Expo, but it seems that STELIA Aerospace is ready to unveil its new seat - called RENDEZ-VOUS. The new RENDEZ-VOUS seat is a staggered Business Class offering, to give passengers the utmost “at home” feeling. It was designed in collaboration with Design Investment. A seat of this size will target … [Read more...]

China Airlines unveils its new Pokemon Jet

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At Economy Class and Beyond, we do like Pokemon a fair bit*. So imagine our delight when China Airlines unveiled its new Pokemon Jet. The new jet is called the "Pikachu Jet CI".  It is the first Pokémon-liveried aircraft in Taiwan. The aircraft that was painted was an Airbus A321neo. It was a new challenge for China Airlines, requiring … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus confirms Cleveland route launch

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It seems that Aer Lingus is taking up the offer of launching a service to Cleveland. The Irish carrier will launch the route in summer 2023. It will commence on 19 May 2023, operating four times weekly, utilising an Airbus A321LR. The airline will be the only direct European service from Cleveland. The move is part of Aer Lingus's Summer 2023 … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points – Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki and slightly beyond

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Trains, Boats and Trams - Into Helsinki and slightly beyond Doing it for the Tier Points And once again, welcome to the Tier Point Enrichment Centre What can you do with about three hours and a bit of sleep? (Coach, Heathrow Airport and Lounge) Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki (Business Class/A350) Planes, Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways gains UK Air Operator Certificate

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Norse Atlantic Airways has obtained an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) and Operating Licence (OL) from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.  The move will allow the airline to begin direct flights from the United Kingdom. For Norse Atlantic, it is a key part of its business plan since the inception of the airline in March 2021. According to the airline, there … [Read more...]

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