Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Barcelona El Prat

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 in its classic paintwork taxiing at Barcelona El Prat Airport as it pootles around the airport. Royal Air Maroc operate a fleet of 30 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in its short to medium-haul operation. The airline also operates the ATR72-600, Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th/16th January)

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We're barrelling through January faster than the beast from Omicron Persi 8 can keep up. Even then, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Well, this week has been minorly eventful, with a trip to get an MRI scan. Dear $deity... the sound of it... the sound of the scanner.  Hotel Check HOTEL CHECK: Premier Inn, Worcester (M5, J6) - Well, I'm not … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast to implement massive cuts next week

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Avanti West Coast (the rail operator which plies services from London Euston) is making massive cuts temporarily to its timetable. The train company is putting the revised timetable in between 7 January and 25 February,  due to staff shortages that they are experiencing.  In summary, the train company plans to operate the following: Hourly Service … [Read more...]

British Airways to launch four routes out of London City Airport

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British Airways continues to strengthen its network out of London City Airport - with four routes announced. British Airways CityFlyer Embraer E190 at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will open new routes - with Barcelona, Luxembourg, Milan and Thessaloniki joining the network. Let's dive in Barcelona Barcelona will be operated for … [Read more...]

HOTEL CHECK: Premier Inn, Worcester (M5, J6)

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Time for another hotel check - this time focusing on the Premier Inn. This one is located on the outskirts of Worcester. Price Paid I paid £39 for a room-only rate, with the paid in advance a few days before staying on the cheapest possible rate (Cancellable, with ability to rebook). A flexible rate that was refundable was available for £10 more. We also … [Read more...]

American Airlines and Aer Lingus to launch a new codeshare agreement

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It seems that American Airlines and Aer Lingus are buddying up, with the two airlines moving to launch their codeshare agreement this week. American Airlines and Aer Lingus flying together - Image, AA/Aer Lingus. The move is to allow an increase in connectivity. American Airline will place its code on Aer Lingus flights between London Heathrow - Dublin Dublin … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to launch London-Austin Route

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Well, Virgin Atlantic is adding to its transatlantic network, with Austin joining the party.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is the first new USA route for Virgin Atlantic since 2015. The four times a week service will launch on 25th May 2022.  Planned operations are as follows: VS231 DEPART LHR … [Read more...]

Ryanair to close its Frankfurt-am-Main base

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In a case of "throwing their toys out of the pram", Ryanair is to close its base at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport and suspend operations to the airport. As such Ryanair will suspend and cancel all routes from 31st March 2022. The aircraft will be reallocated from Frankfurt-am-Main (five in total) to other airports that have according to the airline " responded with lower … [Read more...]

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