Economy Class & Beyond

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Celebrating the Year of the Pig

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Well, a new moon has risen overnight - that means we've moved into the Year of Pig. The Chinese Quarter, Birmingham With the Year of the Pig starting, families have moved some major distances inside China and beyond as people travel back to be together for the holiday. And it's a time to come together, and celebrate. Golden Pigs everywhere! If you're … [Read more...]

Ryanair restructures, Micheal O’Leary moves around

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Ryanair today announced its results, as well as a new plan on how the airline will organise itself. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If imitation is the biggest form of flattery, then the  is lifting a page from International Airlines Group (IAG) on how the group will operating in the next two months. The top of … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport on a winters afternoon, with the sun low in the sky. EasyJet operate a fleet of 126 Airbus A319 aircraft (the simple first shrink of the Airbus A320 family), split between: EasyJet Switzerland - 9 frames EasyJet Europe 42 … [Read more...]

Last week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd February)

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As we barrel into February and shivering the colds of the northern hemisphere, it's time time to look back at what happened last week at Economy Class and Beyond. Passenger Experience Cathay Pacific introduces “The Sanctuary” – A Mindfulness and Wellness hub at Hong Kong International - If you can quiet the mind and centre yourself, maybe its a way to a better flight... … [Read more...]

HOP! to be rebranded as… Air France HOP

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From the company that brought you the close down of Joon, Air France is making changes to its regional operation - HOP! with a re-brand. Welcome Air France HOP The new Air France HOP scheme - Image, Air France.  Notice that the airline has actually added its name at the front of the current name, added the Air France tail at the back, and deleted … [Read more...]

Alitalia offer £17 off flights for European and Italy

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It's that time of month again, where Alitalia is offering a discount on flights to Europe and Italy - this time a straight £17 discount. Alitalia Airbus A321 approaching London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The magic code you'll need is HEYUKAnd you'll need to book at https://www.alitalia.com/en_gb/offers/all-offers/special-deal-hey.html Of course, … [Read more...]

No more Uber in Barcelona for now…

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Uber and Cabify have suspended operations in Barcelona after changes in local licensing laws. So why? It seems that the Catalan Government is insisting on a 15-minute delay before a driver can pick passengers up. In the Uber business model when you want a ride there and then - this isn't helpful. These new rules have been put on, thanks to pressure from taxi drivers who … [Read more...]

FlyBe to leave Avios

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In news that should come as surprise to exactly no-one, Flybe is to withdraw from the Avios frequent flyer point collection and spend scheme from 30th April 2019 Image, FlyBe. A full FAQ has been loaded at https://www.flybe.com/avios/faqs, but here are the highlights: The Airline will not be an Avios partner from 30th April 2019 No Earn and spend … [Read more...]