Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to fly New York to Dubrovnik, Croatia

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Delta Air Lines is opening up a new route between New York JFK and Dubrovnik, opening the airlines first route to Croatia. The airline plans to launch a four-times a week service from 2nd July. Planned operation is as follows: DL184 DEPART JFK 19:30 ARRIVE DBV 10:45+1 DL185 DEPART DBV 13:00 ARRIVE JFK 17:15 Commences 2nd July from JFK, 3rd July from DBV. DL184 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Scandinavian Airlines Boeing 737-700 at Oslo Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have Scandinavian Airlines Boeing 737-700 taxiing at Oslo Airport as it prepares to head off to its next destination. Scandinavian Airlines operate a fleet of 17 Boeing 737-700 aircraft in its short to medium haul fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing 737-800, Airbus A319, Airbus … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th May)

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It's that time of the week where we go over the ashes of yet another week. It's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Even though its vision is impaired (and cannot see), even a Dalek wears a mask- BBC Birmingham, The Mailbox. Travel Restrictions UK Government reveals its “Green List” - 12 whole countries. Count them out. Routes and Networks … [Read more...]

BREAKING: Government reveals its “Green List”

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Well, Grant Shapps has stood in front of a lectern and has spoken. Which countries are on the green list, and which have been added to the red list?  Speaking currently at Number 10 - Image via BBC News. Here is list. GREEN LIST COUNTRIES Portugal Israel Singapore Australia New Zealand Brunei Iceland Gibraltar Falkland Islands Faroe Islands South … [Read more...]

Schiphol introduces new security scanners… with no need to remove electronics or liquids!

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Amsterdam Schiphol airport has taken a major step forward in passenger experience, with the airport introducing new CT scanners at all of its security areas. This means that you will not have to remove liquids, gels or electronics from your hang baggage. Let us explore. The news scecutiy area at Depatures 1 with CT Scanners - Image, Schiphol Airport This is operation … [Read more...]

East Midlands Railway to roll out its new Electric Train fleet

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East Midlands Railway (EMR) is on the edge of rolling out its "new" electric train fleet. Let us see what they will offer the passenger (and yes, there is an aviation angle). EMR will deploy its Class 360/1 trains into squadron service from 16th May, as part of the Midland Main Line upgrade. This has allowed electrification of the line beyond Bedford, up to Corby, with … [Read more...]

Swiss to makes further cuts, with aircraft and staff going

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Whilst some enjoy life being "Swiss Made", for Swiss International Air Lines, there is going to be major changes, with its fleet and staffing affected. Swiss Airbus A340-300 departing Zurich- and possibly the fleet soon - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  For the airline, air transport activities remain very subdued. The airline has taken steps already (such as taking … [Read more...]

Eurowings prepares its Berlin Hub

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Eurowings has brought their new Berlin Brandenburg Airport base online. Let us see how they are getting on. Eurowings Airbus A320 aircraft resting at their new base of Berlin Brandenburg Airport - Image, Eurowings. The Lufthansa low-cost airline has been active since the 1st of May this year, with the airline making a new base at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Eurowings … [Read more...]