Economy Class & Beyond

European Commission proposes a Digital Green Certificate for travel

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The European Commission has been busy, with it announcing that it wishes to create a Digital Green Certificate to help safe free movement inside the EU during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Digital Green Certificate will be “a proof” that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, received a negative test result or recovered from COVID-19. It will … [Read more...]

Laptop Bench Test: Dell Latitude 5410 – An upgrade in mediocrity?

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It's time for some more Travel Technology - this week looking at an upgrade to a product I've reviewed before - the Dell Latitude 5410. Is it still a mediocre laptop, or are there generational upgrades that can make a real difference? Like previous laptops reviews, this is going to be much more of a “hands-on” review rather than full of benchmarks and how … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways brings onboard “diptyque” for new premium amenities

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Airlines are continuing to invest in their premium product, in the hope of attracting customers back onboard when restrictions ease. In Qatar Airways case, they have struck a new partnership with diptyque. Let’s take a look.   All-new amenities, now in Qatar Airways lounges and premium toilets - Image, Qatar Airways.  The new amenities by parfumerie … [Read more...]

UK Government Red Lists change: Portugal removed, Qatar and added

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For those of you who are planning trips, The UK Government has updated its Red List.  These are countries where direct travel is banned. Updated as of 15th March 2021 The countries that will be added to the UK Red List include: Ethiopia Oman Somalia  Qatar The travel bans will go into effect from 4 am Friday 19 March … [Read more...]

Emirates and TAP Air Portugal deepen ties

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For those of you who need to connect in Lisbon, Porto or Dubai, there might be some good news, as Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have announced a deepening of their relationship. The airlines have s signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines. The new agreement will see customers of … [Read more...]

Sunseekers plan escapes with Lufthansa with capacity boosts

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With lockdowns easing in some parts of Europe, Lufthansa is attempting to take advantage of the pent-up travel demand, with services to Spain and Mexico on the horizon. LufthansaAirbus A320neo at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline has reported bookings are up for Mallorca by 80%, The Canary Islands by 20% and Mexico by … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Airbus A320 at Chicago O’Hare Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, I've been going into the archives for some other photos, and I found this image on the way - a United Airlines Airbus A320 painted in the classic "Blue Tulip" livery. United Airlines operate a fleet of 96 Airbus A320 aircraft. It makes a substainal size of the narrow-body fleet, with the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (14th March)

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It's Sunday again - and more importantly - Mothers Day in the UK and Ireland. The year continues to plod along as we pass a year into this pandemic. But, no matter - it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. There are a lot of bats in the sky. Such is life - Grand Central, Birmingham. Travel Restrictions REMINDER: You now need to fill a form in to … [Read more...]

Ryanair adds more Greek destinations

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Greece is the word according to Ryanair, with the airline adding capacity being added between the UK and Greece, in a hope that traffic picks up over the summer. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will add the following routes to its network: Preveza – Stansted - 2 times a week Stansted – Zakynthos - 2 … [Read more...]