Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th/13th March)

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Hello from the Windy City. Belay that Hello from the freezing cold city. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Under the bean - Cloud Gate, Chicago. I'm in the photo somewhere... You can play hunt the writer for internet points if you've got the time ;)  Personal Travel Yes, I've got off my backside and travelled again. Some vignettes from … [Read more...]

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia announce a codeshare deal

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It seems that Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have reached an agreement to provide a codeshare between the two airlines. Let us dive in - before I burst into song. flying hand in, together each in our heart - Emirates and Garuda Indonesia start their codeshare - Image, Emirates.  The new codeshare has come into effect at the time of publication. Under the new … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines and DHL tie up for cargo services

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We're back to cargo today, as DHL Express has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express' expansion of its intercontinental air network to meet customer demand in fast-growing international express shipping markets.The aircraft and crew will be based at … [Read more...]

Delta to offer plant-based food options onboard

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Delta Air Lines is expanding its inflight food offerings, with the airline offering plant-based food options from Impossible Foods and Black Sheep Foods. The new options will launch this month alongside the reintroduction of hot meals for Delta One and First Class customers on select flights 900 miles and greater. So what are they offering? Impossible … [Read more...]

Emerald Airlines prepares its Belfast network launch

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Emerald Airlines (the Aer Lingus Regional operator) has firmed up its Belfast network, with the first routes out of Belfast City Airport, as well as a launch date. Emerald Airlines ATR72-600 in Aer Lingus Regional House Colours  - Image, Emerald Airlines Where can you fly from Belfast City Airport? Birmingham, Up to 3x daily, launching 24th March … [Read more...]

Out of office

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I’m out of the office today. Coverage on the blog resumes much later. There maybe some travel tech reviews going live later as well as a couple of other things…. … [Read more...]

Minutes to go (the joy of early morning travel)

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It’s just after (checks watch) 3:38am as I write this. I thought I had this travel thing down to a tee. Boy, was I wrong. It’s been some time since I’ve needed to do the early morning coach to Heathrow - something I haven’t missed if I’m remotely honest. But today… it’s been more challenging than ever, not … [Read more...]

Etihad adds a summer route to Nice

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Etihad is adding summer routes out of its Abu Dhabi hub, with the airline adding Nice, France to the network. The new service will operate between Abu Dhabi and Nice twice a week from the 15th June. Ethiad plans to utilise a Boeing 787-9 on this route, connecting the two cities. Nice is the fifth summer route to be announced by Etihad Airways for 2022 after … [Read more...]

Breeze Airways partners with ViaSat to deliver inflight connectivity aboard their Airbus A220-300 fleet

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Breeze Airways has chosen a partner for inflight connectivity - and it's Viasat.  Breeze Airways Airbus A220-300, with the Viasat raydome mounted - Image, Viasat  Viasat will outfit Breeze’s complete Airbus A220-300 fleet with its in-flight connectivity (IFC) solution. Breeze has 80 Airbus A220s on order with an option for an additional 40. While Breeze … [Read more...]