Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair to shutter website for upgrades (7th November)

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For those travelling with Ryanair in the next 24-48 hours, there is a major bit of work going on with their site and services. As a result, the airline is shuttering their site for 12 hours for technical updates to their Reservation Systems Reservation Systems will be down between 17:00GMT on the 7th November to 05:00GMT on the 8th November. If you are planning to … [Read more...]

What’s in the Intercontinental Ambassador Renewal Kit? (2018)

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It's been a year since I've done this, but it's time again to crack open my Intercontinental Hotels Group Ambassador Renewal Kit. For those who don't use IHG Ambassador - it's a paid-for programme that at its base level grants some useful amenities The list is reasonable, but includes: One-Category Room upgrades A complimentary weekend night voucher when booking … [Read more...]

Alitalia to launch Washington Dulles service

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Whilst Alitalia continues to muddles though its financial future, its network arm is planning a new route for 2019 - and that's by adding Washington Dulles to its long haul network. Alitalia Airbus A330-200 at Boston Logan Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will operate five times a week between Rome Fiumicino and Washington Dulles from 2nd May … [Read more...]

Etihad to offer “Economy Space” (extra space economy)

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It seems that Etihad Airways is continuing to modify its Economy Class strategy, with the announcement of an "Economy Space" product. Etihad Economy Space - Image, Eithad Airways In terms of product, this is very much an extra space economy seat, with a 36" seat pitch being offered. The airline will bring its 10 Airbus A380 aircraft with Economy Space seating by … [Read more...]

IcelandAir to take over WOW Air

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It seems consolidation is the name of the game once again, this time with IcelandAir Group to take over WOW Air. WOW Air Airbus A321 climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to MBL, the sale will is on condition that it is approved at n Icelandair Group stockholders meeting and the takeover is it is approved by  the approval of the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Finnair Airbus A350 Marimekko at Helsinki Vantaa

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week waiting between services, is a Finnair Airbus A350-900 in the special Marimekko Livery called "Kivet". Finnair operate a fleet of 11 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with 8 more to be delivered. They are supported by 8 Airbus A330-300 aircraft and one leased A330-200 from Air Italy. These aircraft work … [Read more...]

Last Week on Economy Class and Beyond (3rd November)

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It's been a busy week of travel at Economy Class and Beyond as I've had some interesting travel experiences (to say the least). Some of which is live... other parts are coming in the next trip report. Meanwhile - let's have a look at the headlines this week Blog news Join me on NowBoarding podcast as I take you into some of the thoughts that make this blog... … [Read more...]

Want to understand a little more about the blog. Listen as I explain on the NowBoarding Podcast!

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I've been chatting with Pizza In Motion who runs the NowBoarding Podcast. Earlier last week Ed asked about some of my experiences and thoughts when it comes to travel and this blog - Economy Class and Beyond. You can head below and listen to Ed and myself chewing the fat at https://nowboarding.boardingarea.com/economy-class-beyond-kevin-marshall-nb-018/ You can also … [Read more...]

Summer Tier Points – 600TP: Done

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600 TP: Done - Summer Tier Points In this… epic. When will I learn to jump on a fare? Wednesday Afternoon.. off to the airport EI273 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Into Dublin for some Donuts. And Pokemon The Travelodge in Swords, Dublin Airport Pre-Clearance fun at Dublin airport, 51st and Green Lounge AA291 Dublin to New York JFK – … [Read more...]

Vietjet to add 50 more Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet

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In a not totally unexpected order, VietJet has confirmed an order for 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft. VietJet Airbus A321neo - Rendering, Airbus   The firm order has been finalised after signing the Memorandum of Understanding at Neighbour 2018. This will bring the total VietJet order to 171 A320 family aircraft - with 46 of the family delivered to the airline. On the … [Read more...]