Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Eurostar trims services over the Christmas Season – including a day of cancellations

17/12/2022 by Kevincm

It seems that international train operator Eurostar is going to be hit by UK Rail strikes, as it adjusts services, as well as out-right cancelling services for a day. The train operator is running a revised service on the 23 and 24 December, with several trains outright cancelled. These include: Friday 23 December: London to Paris Train number 9050 - departure London … [Read more...]

Etihad to offer New York Double-Daily

16/12/2022 by Kevincm

Etihad is preparing to go double-daily between Abu Dhabi – New York as it continues to strengthen its network. The new timetables go into effect from 24 April 2023, where the airline will fly twice a day, seven days a week between Abu Dhabi and New York JFK. The planned operation is as follows: Flight schedule for Abu Dhabi – New … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza, Geneva Airport

16/12/2022 by Kevincm

Time for another snapshot - looking at the hotel experience of the Crowne Plaza in Geneva. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! … [Read more...]

Sichuan Airlines to partner with Viasat and China Satcom for In-Flight Connectivity

15/12/2022 by Kevincm

Sichuan Airlines, Viasat, Inc and AeroSat Link Technology Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of China Satellite Communications Co., Ltd. (China Satcom), announced the airline have selected Viasat’s In-Flight Connectivity (IFC) technology and equipment for installation on its Airbus A320 family of aircraft. 15 aircraft will have the equipment in the first phase as part of the … [Read more...]

UK Department for Transport to slowly loosen liquids rules from 2024

15/12/2022 by Kevincm

For those of you who have trouble putting liquid in bags, under 100ml each, there's good news as the UK Government is set to change the restrictions over the next few years. Airports such as Birmingham Airport have a long way to go, as the demand for CT-Based scanning comes into play. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. It comes about as most major airports introduce … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT – easyJet Switzerland 1498 Birmingham to Geneva

14/12/2022 by Kevincm

It's time for another set of Snapshots as I look at the passenger experience on easyJet Switzerland 1498 between Birmingham and Geneva. In case you have forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are the deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small … [Read more...]

Lufthansa firms up more of its Summer 2023 operation

14/12/2022 by Kevincm

Growth is back on the agenda with Lufthansa, with the airline planning to offer new and returning destinations on its European network. And maybe a little beyond. From Frankfurt Lufthansa Airbus A320 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond There's going to be some interesting growth, with Belfast City Airport joining the network with a four-times-a-week … [Read more...]

SWISS unveils more details about their upcoming Airbus A350 fleet … as well as its size

13/12/2022 by Kevincm

Last night, SWISS dropped a major hint for their fleet renewal - announcing they will be accepting the Airbus A350 aircraft into its fleet. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOzJDli6nOU&feature=youtu.be Well, it seems we have a lot more information - other than wait until 2025. SWISS will introduce a total of five Airbus A350-900 aircraft into its operation … [Read more...]

United Airlines goes shopping – comes out with at least 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

13/12/2022 by Kevincm

It seems United Airlines is making a major move in its fleet renewal, with the airline choosing to order a lot of aircraft. Let us dive in, as there's a lot to unpack. A hint of what's been ordered - Image, The Boeing Company. United Airlines will be adding 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet, with the option to purchase 100 more. The deal is the … [Read more...]

Newest wave of UK Rail Strikes hits – this time in 48 hour chunks

12/12/2022 by Kevincm

If you're planning to travel by rail in the UK, you might want to rethink your plans, as strike action has been called. There are not going to be that many trains over the next few days... This time, it's the RMT Union who has called their members out on strike. The strike will run between Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December 2022, with a lot more action to come as we … [Read more...]