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WestJet to link Halifax to Amsterdam

19/02/2025 by Kevincm

WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 - Image, WestJet

WestJet is planning to open a new link between Canada and The Netherlands, with a route Halifax Stanfield International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new service will operate through the airline’s 2025 summer schedule, with up to six times weekly service beginning 29th May 2025. This will be the first time WestJet operates between Amsterdam and … [Read more...]

ITA Airways and iryo announce Air+Rail tieup for Spanish High-Speed Train connectivity.

19/02/2025 by Kevincm

iyro High Speed Train and ITA AIrways Airbus A220 - Image, iryro/ITA Airways

Air+Rail links are becoming more important, giving airlines a wider spread of connectivity, whilst reducing the environmental footprint. iryo, the high-speed rail operator in Spain, partially owned by Trenitalia (FS Group), and ITA Airways have signed an agreement to offer integrated "Air_Rail" travel between Spain and Italy. iryo and ITA Airways connecting together - … [Read more...]

Miles and More Members can now earn frequent flyer status on ITA Airways

18/02/2025 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Group tails, now with ITA Airways - Image, Lufthansa Group

The Borgification of ITA Airways continues apace, with Miles & More members being able to earn Points for their frequent flyer status on ITA Airways flights in addition to miles. Passengers can earn Points, Qualifying Points and – in Business Class – HON Circle Points when flying ITA Airways The number of Points is awarded on ITA Airways flights according to the same … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet

18/02/2025 by Kevincm

Westjet amd Virgin Atlantic Tails

Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have announced an expanded codeshare agreement between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The two airlines will be co-located at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3, where Virgin Atlantic will partner with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), to support … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait… Terminal 3? – Miles to Bucharest

17/02/2025 by Kevincm

a large building with pink lights

TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait... Terminal 3? Miles to Bucharest Every journey has a beginning. It seems a lot of mine are in the middle of the night. Join me as I leave the Midlands and head into the wonder of Heathrow Airport at 6am in the morning, pondering why I never get enough sleep the night before a flight of any sorts.  … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

16/02/2025 by Kevincm

Airplane Art - Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport as it is turned around for the return flight to Doha (with a flyDubai Boeing 737 hiding behind it). Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 28 active A320 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th February)

15/02/2025 by Kevincm

West Midlands Metro Tram 42 heading through Birmingham City Centre

We're halfway through February - even if this cough makes me hope the weather warms up soon. Nonetheless, it's Saturday evening and it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Trams, The Universe and Everything - Tram 42 of West Midland Metro heads through the City Centre.  Trip Report: Miles to Bucharest I finally managed to hit publish on Part 1 this week. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest – Operation Silver with British Airways

14/02/2025 by Kevincm

Romania Trip Report Cover

TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest Operation Silver with British Airways It's time for a trip report, this time trying to get the final set of Tier Points in before total and utter chaos kicks in with certain loyalty programmes and secure Silver Status. Buckle in for some entertainment.  … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group activates “Find My – Share My Location”

13/02/2025 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i arrving at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

If you're travelling with an iPhone as your primary device and fly on Lufthansa, you might want to consider adding some AirTags to your next purchase. Lufthansa Group has activated "Find My- Share My Location" for lost devices. This is so that those with AirTags in their luggage stand an increased chance of being reunited with their sites This will apply across the … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport outlines its expansion plans

13/02/2025 by Kevincm

Heathrow from the Sky - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

With HM Goverment backing a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Airport is planning to move forward with expansion projects. Expect Changes Ahead - Heathrow from the Sky in January 2025 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  In an address delivered at British Steel Scunthorpe, Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye, they announced the largest private investment programme … [Read more...]

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