Economy Class & Beyond

UK ETA’s no longer required for airside transfer… for now

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In a press release snuck out yesterday, the UK Home Office bowed to industry pressure and removed the requirement of a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for airside transit. For now. The Home Office said in its move. Following feedback from the aviation industry, the government has agreed a temporary exemption for passengers who transit airside, and therefore … [Read more...]

Emirates to boost services to Madagascar

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Emirates is increasing the frequency of its services to Madagascar to meet demand. The airline will increase its current four-times-a-week service to six times a week from April 2025, with only Mondays not served. In the meantime, to meet seasonal demand, Emirates recently temporarily increased its services from four to five weekly flights, and the new frequency … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic launches their status match campaign

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The status match wars are heating up, this time with Virgin Atlantic joining the fray - with a chance to win 1 million points.   Virgin Atlantic is launching a limited-time status match offer giving five lucky UK-based customers the opportunity to win 1,000,000 Virgin Points and become a points ‘million air.’ Customers who status match to Virgin Atlantic … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to resume operations to Malta in Summer

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Qatar Airways is planning its return to Malta. The airline continues to add routes that were once served by it. Qatar Airways Airbus A320 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will add a four-times-a-week service between Doha and Malta from the 2nd of July 2025. Planned operations are as follows; QR381 DEPART DOH 02:05 ARRIVE MLA 06:45 Operates Wednesdays … [Read more...]

The Great British Rail Sale has begun!

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If you can plan your rail travels in advance, you might want to get on the latest government’s annual rail sale. You'll be able to purchase advance train tickets for half price between 14 to 20 January 2025 for travel between 17 January and 31 March 2025. This will be for selected advance and off-peak fares. Most rail operators are taking part in this offer in the … [Read more...]

Finnair and American Airlines deepen codeshares for flights to Mexico

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Codeshares continue to make the world go around, with Finnair and American Airlines partnering up to deliver connectivity to Mexico. The two airlines are to start codeshare cooperation in January to 12 Mexican destinations. The cooperation includes American Airlines’ flights from its Dallas-Fort Worth hub to Guanajuato, Monterrey, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Cancún, Cozumel, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport as it prepares to head home to Dubai.  Emirates has an active fleet of 102 Airbus A380s, which are supported by Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900s in long-haul operations. This aircraft - A6-EVD - joined the Emirates … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th January)

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We're now deep into the cold month of January (or if the way my legs are, very cold). Nonetheless, we have a show to run here, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Floozie in the Jacuzzi and Council House, Birmingham It's been a busy week in Economy Class and Beyond Land in more ways than one (I've spent more time in Solihull than should be … [Read more...]

STARLUX to double its Airbus A350F commitment

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STARLUX continues to expand its fleet - this time in its cargo arm adding further aircraft to its fleet. The Tawainese airline has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo. STARLUX Airlines currently … [Read more...]