Economy Class & Beyond

To Fine, To serve – British Airways fined £20 million over date breach

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It seems the data breach that involved British Airways has come back to haunt them, with the UK Information Commissioners Office (ICO) fining the airline £20 million for failing to protect the personal and financial details of over 400,000 if its customers. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaching Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The ICO breaks … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – Off to Birmingham Airport

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Off to Birmingham Airport A Change of Scenery In this adventure Well, 2020 is turning out to be a fine year for travel… Travel preparations Off to Birmingham Airport LH959 Birmingham to Frankfurt-am-Main International Entering Germany Frankfurt Airport XXL Tour Into Frankfurt Hotel: Mercure Hotel City Messe, Frankfurt Exploring … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – In my travel bag

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In My Travel Bag A Change of Scenery In this adventure Well, 2020 is turning out to be a fine year for travel… Travel preparations Off to Birmingham Airport LH959 Birmingham to Frankfurt-am-Main International Entering Germany Frankfurt Airport XXL Tour Into Frankfurt Hotel: Mercure Hotel City Messe, Frankfurt Exploring Frankfurt in … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways – Sofia returns, frequencies increased in parts of its network

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Qatar Airways is planning to boost its network again, adding Sofia and Bucharest back to the network, as well as increasing frequencies on parts of the network. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Sofia (Bulgaria) and Bucharest (Romania) will rejoin the network, with a 3 times a week service, marking it the … [Read more...]

SKY Express orders four A320neo aircraft

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It seems that some airlines are still in the mood to follow through with purchases - with SKY express of Greece ordering four Airbus A320neo aircraft. Sky Express Airbus A320neo - rendering, Airbus. With the order, SKY express becomes a new Airbus customer. In addition, the Greek airline recently leased two A320neos from ACG Aviation Capital Group. The airline has selected … [Read more...]

UK Government updates its travel advice – Italy removed

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It is that time of the week again where the UK Government and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office play Jenga, moves the blocks around with country names on them - and pushes out a new its new travel advice. Let us see what has changed this week. Countries being removed from the travel corridors list: Italy - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy … [Read more...]

Ryanair to cut capacity down to 40%, shutters bases for winter

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Its seems all is not well at Ryanair, with the airline planning to cut its capacity down to 40% for the November/December - down from the planned 60% operation Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As travel restrictions increase due to the rise in COVID-19 cases in Europe and governments increasing their … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to offer à la carte Vegan meals in Business Class

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With more people making the move to Vegan or plant-based food, airlines are in a prime position to offer a product tailored to that need. Qatar Airways is therefore adding a Vegan option to its Business Class, served a la carte (as opposed to pre-ordering them).  Vegan Meals - now served from the menu - Image, Qatar Airways. The airline will offer its first range of … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – Off to Frankfurt with Lufthansa

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A Change of Scenery - Off to Frankfurt with Lufthansa In this adventure Well, 2020 is turning out to be a fine year for travel… Travel preparations Off to Birmingham Airport LH959 Birmingham to Frankfurt-am-Main International Entering Germany Frankfurt Airport XXL Tour Into Frankfurt Hotel: Mercure Hotel City Messe, Frankfurt Exploring … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines update their November/December flying programme

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As the winter timetable take shape, Singapore Airlines and Silk Air update their flying programmes, with planned increases. Singapore Airlines Boeing 777-300ER in Star Alliance Livery departing Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has chosen to boost its frequency of selected services during November and December, as well as add the following … [Read more...]