Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa Group makes a play for British Airways and Iberia Club Members – Match to Miles and More

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If you've been waiting for a Star Alliance status against your British Airways Executive Club Membership or Iberia Plus Membership, one has been launched at https://lufthansa.statusmatch.com/. The status match covers both British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus Memberships. You can match the following: Frequent Traveller - BA Silver, IB Plata Senator -  BA … [Read more...]

Southeastern Railway returns a Networker Train back to its “Network SouthEast” livery

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Southeastern has unveiled a special Networker (Class 465) train, with it painted back in its original Network SouthEast livery to mark Railway200 – a year-long celebration marking the 200th anniversary of passenger rail services in the UK.   Unit number 465908 was unveiled at a special event at London Charing Cross station and named Chris Green in honour of the former … [Read more...]

IndiGo sets its first Boeing 787 route…. Bangkok!

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After managing to obtain a lease from Norse Atlantic for a Boeing 787-9, IndiGo has confirmed its first destination - Bangkok. Norse Atlantic - now flying for IndiGo - Image, Norse Atlantic.  The move to start international services with a Boeing 787 comes ahead of IndiGo's delivery of Airbus A321XLRs in 2026 and Airbus A350s in 2027, with a very quick ramp-up, with … [Read more...]

easyJet goes on the poach for British Airways Executive Club Members

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For those of you who hold British Airways Executive Club Bronze, Silver or Gold, easyJet may be in the mood to tempt you, with "No more tiers anymore" and a discounted status match to easyJet Plus. The airline has announced a deal, offering 51% off the first year of an annual easyJet Plus membership. The limited deal has been launched to provide frequent short-haul … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways accelerates its Starlink rollout

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Qatar Airways is progressing at speed with its Starlink rollout for its Boeing 777 aircraft. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER (with the previous antenna installed) - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline has completed its 30th aircraft with Starlink fitted, with refits being conducted since October 2024. Over 50 per cent of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777 aircraft are … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways A319 in Retro BEA colours

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A319 arriving at London Heathrow Terminal 3 in retro British European Airways colours. British Airways operates a fleet of 25 active Airbus A3119 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A320, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd February)

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We've reached the end of another week again, and I'm still pondering a lot of things. However, there's plenty of news to ponder in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Alright Bab! A permanent installation from the Birmingham Lights Festival. TRIP REPORT: Miles to Bucharest Due to a few issues this week (mainly me faceplanting the moment I got home from work), this … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to operate London Gatwick to Bangkok

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Norse Atlantic Airways is turning its eyes east, with plans to launch a London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi service. Norse will operate the new service from London Gatwick to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi. It will launch on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Flights will operate up to four times weekly, with return fares starting from £295 including taxes - initially operating two … [Read more...]