Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Uganda Airlines to operate London Gatwick, launching European services

20/03/2025 by Kevincm

Uganda Airlines is setting a new path for itself, with the airline planning to launch flights to London, in turn launching its European services. Uganda Airlines Airbus A330-800neo at the Dubai Air Show 2021 - Image, Airbus. The airline will commence operations from Entebbee International Airport to London Gatwick on the 18th of May 2025. They will operate four weekly … [Read more...]

Lufthansa sets out Allegris First Class network… as well as future passenger experience improvements ahead

20/03/2025 by Kevincm

Lufthansa has firmed up its latest product operations for Summer 2025 - specifically, aircraft with the new Allegris First Class suites. For the summer timetable, Allegris First Class will be offered on flights throughout this period from Munich to San Francisco Chicago O'Hare San Diego Shanghai Bengaluru These will also feature the new Business, … [Read more...]

Emirates to add seven further A350-900 routes

19/03/2025 by Kevincm

Emirates is expanding the sphere of its A350-900 operations with seven destinations earmarked to be served. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates The routes that will gain the A350 are: Tunis - Emirates will operate the A350 six times weekly (all days except for Tuesday) to Tunis on EK 747/748 from 1st June. Amman - The EK 905/906 rotation will be served … [Read more...]

Air India reveals its first modernised A320neo

18/03/2025 by Kevincm

Air India has unveiled its first retrofitted Airbus A320neo which is ready to return to operations. The aircraft - VT-EXN - is the first of the 27 narrowbody aircraft inherited at the time of takeover that was elected for a complete retrofit to the new Air India standard, with new seats, carpets, curtain, cabin ambience, a three-class cabin configuration, along with a … [Read more...]

EU Entry Exit System/ European Travel Information and Authorisation System Delayed. Again

17/03/2025 by Kevincm

For those of you eager to register for the EU Entry-Exit System and European Travel Information and Authorisation System, their implementation has been delayed. Again. The Schengen/Rest of the World Border at Helsinki Vantaa Airport The EES is expected to become operational in October 2025. ETIAS is expected to follow in the last quarter of 2026. The delay was … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air Serbia ATR72-600 arriving at Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport

16/03/2025 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Air Serbia ATR72-600 arriving at Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport as it completes the short hop from Belgrade. Air Seriba operates a regional fleet of 10 ATR72-600 aircraft. The airline also operates Airbus A319, Airbus A320, Airbus A330-200, Embraer E190 and Embraer E195 in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th March)

15/03/2025 by Kevincm

We're halfway through March, and with lighter evenings comes more news headlines. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's fun, fun, fun, on the trams, trams, trams - Midland Metro tram approaching Upper Bull Street stop, as I switch from one office to another. TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest We've come to the end of another Trip Report - I hope … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Silver Retained. But New Battles Await – Miles to Bucharest

15/03/2025 by Kevincm

Silver Retained. But New Battles Await Miles to Bucharest Fool me once. Shame on you. Fool me twice. Shame on me. And I've got my fair share of shame after this trip. Let's dive into the wrap-up for this trip report. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT Two Trains, A Tube and a Bus to Home – Miles to Bucharest

14/03/2025 by Kevincm

Two Trains, A Tube and a Bus to Home Miles to Bucharest Time to escape The High Life and head back to the ground and home. And find a train heading north. Also, a bus might be useful too. … [Read more...]

Edelwiess takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

14/03/2025 by Kevincm

Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss took one step in front of its sister airline - SWISS - and took delivery of their first Airbus A350-900. Edelwiess Airbus A350-900 - Image, Edelwiess. The first Airbus A350 arrived at Zurich Airport, registered as HB-IHF. It had previously taken off from Lourdes Airport (LDE). During its landing approach, the modern long-haul aircraft … [Read more...]