Economy Class & Beyond

Iberia to switch to a revenue-based loyalty earning programme

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In a complete shock to no one, International Airlines Group subsidiary Iberia is to switch to a revenue-based loyalty programme, whilst rebranding it. The new changes are going into action on the 1st April 2025. The loyalty programme will be rebranded "Club Iberia Plus" (changing from the current loyalty naming scheme, Iberia Plus). Please note: At this time, we are … [Read more...]

Eurostar resumes direct services from Amsterdam to London

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For those of you who prefer to take the train between Amsterdam and London, there's good news: Eurostar is resuming its Amsterdam to London (direct) service. Eurostar at Amsterdam Centraal - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The station over the past 8 months has been going through some remodelling, as well as the construction of a UK Terminal to allow border clearance … [Read more...]

Thai Airways to lease a further eight Airbus A321neo aircraft

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Thai Airways International is planning to grow its regional and short-to-medium haul fleet, with the airlines signing another leasing deal. A Thai A320 tail at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond   The airline has signed an lease agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital, for them to provision  eight (8) Airbus A321neo aircraft. These eight … [Read more...]

City of London seizes Lime and Forest Dockless Bikes

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Bikes are a great way to get around a city (especially if you can maintain a sense of balance to ride one). However, with the bike hire schemes, there are two types - docked bikes (where you go to a docking station to pick up a bike and return it later such as the TfL scheme) and dockless bikes - where you pick one without having to use a docking station (such as Lime and … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus updates its transatlantic amenities

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Aer Lingus is updating its amenities for its passengers, with some improvements both in its business and economy class cabins. In Business Class Dining options will change with the introduction of a new seasonal spring menu. On westbound flights, the new Business Class menu includes smoked salmon with crisp samphire in a citrusy dressing, and skin-on thyme and parsley … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – jetBlue Airbus A321LR arriving at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a jetBlue Airbus A321LR arriving at London Heathrow after completing its transatlantic hop. jetBlue operates a fleet of 11 Airbus A321LR aircraft in its fleet, which it uses on its expanding transatlantic network. The airline also operates the Airbus A220-300, Airbus A320, Airbus … [Read more...]

Further adventures in Direct Currency Conversion (just decline it, seriously)

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When I was travelling to Romania, I needed to get some local currency out. Sometimes hard cash is a useful thing to have to hand (and in the end, I didn't need hard currency - but that's beside the point, it's better to be prepared than not). Rather than hitting a cashpoint at the airport (least of all they have the EuroNet ones which have... more than a few issues, which … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th February)

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We've reached the end of another week, mainly filled with news, announcements and my asthma making a comeback when it is least wanted or expected. So whilst I'm still upright and can still hit letters on a keyboard, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Pick your drug of choice, Subutamol, Budesonide with formoterol or Caffine.  Backtracks and U-Turns. … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to offer daily flights with its upcoming service to Atlanta

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It seems that Etihad Airways is planning to expand its planned service to Atlanta, with a frequency bump announced by the airline. Etihad Airways Airbus A350-1000 - Image, Etihad Airways.  The new service, which connects Abu Dhabi to Atlanta, will initially launch on the 2nd of July 2025, initially flying four times a week is proving so popular that the airline has … [Read more...]