It's been delayed (like a lot of rolling stock projects in the United Kingdom), but East Midlands Railway has brought its Class 810 "Aurora" trainsets into commercial service, carrying paying passengers. EMR Class 810 on its first commercial service - Image EMR (With JenOnTheMove on the right) The maiden Aurora service departed Sheffield at 7am on Wednesday, bound for … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Experiments with the iPhone 17 Pro Camera around Chicago – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Experiments with the iPhone 17 Pro Camera around Chicago New Aircraft, Old Friends It's an iPod, a phone, and an Internet communicator. And we call it iPhone 17 Pro. Let's look at the camera too. … [Read more...]
British Airways to increase Avios redemption prices – Devaluations ahead…
For those of you who use Avios, British Airways is preparing to increase the cost of Reward Flights as it jacks up the cost of redemptions and fees. The price changes go into effect from 15 December 2025. The price of Reward Flights will increase on all British Airways flights and airline partners. This will affect both the Avios and cash elements of the fare. Whilst … [Read more...]
ITA Airways to link Rome and Houston, Texas
There's a new route popping up, with ITA Airways preparing a launch a route to Houston, Texas. ITA Airways Airbus A330-900neo - Image, ITA Airways According to ITA Airways, this will be the highlight of their summer operations, being the first time the airline has connected Rome and Houston. The route will initially scale from 3 flights a week to 5, from the 1st May … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont – New Airplanes, Old Friends
Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends Welcome back to to an Econoy Class and Beyond classic - The Hyatt Regency, Rosemont. … [Read more...]
Lufthansa launches a new premium check-in area at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa is trying to improve the premium passenger experience, with the launch of its modernised Premium Check-in Area in Terminal 1, Hall A, at Frankfurt Airport. The space is accessible to limited passenger groups, including First Class passengers, HON Circle members, Senators, and those who hold Star Alliance Gold status. Lufthansa staff are available at the new … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O’Hare – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Airplane Art Extra from the Hyatt Regency O'Hare New Aircraft, Old Friends Time for a second set of airplane photos from me, as Economy Class and Beyond does Airplane Art from one of its favourite spotting locations at O'Hare - the Hyatt Regency. … [Read more...]
West Midlands Metro to increase penalty fares to £100, whilst switching to “Buy before you travel” model
West Midlands Metro - the light-rail operator which operates tram services between Wolverhampton and Birmingham, is overhauling its ticketing arrangements, as well as upping fines to £100 for non-payment of fares. Currently, passengers should buy their tickets before they board; however, conductors have happily sold tickets on the tram. That's going to change, it … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (29th November)
We're past a few more holidays as we now all barrel towards the Christmas and New Year Travel Period. And no, you can't escape it any more. However, we've got a few headlines to go through. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Night-time commuters - Solihull Station New Aircraft, Old Friends Three more from my recent trip report this week. It … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Airplane Art Extra from the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont – New Aircraft, Old Friends
Airplane Art Extra from Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites, Rosemont New Aircraft, Old Friends It's time for a bunch of pretty pictures. Well, it is the weekend now as this post heads out of the front door. Welcome to the first slurp of Airplane Art in this trip report. … [Read more...]
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