Economy Class & Beyond

Still haven’t brought your valentine flowers? Lots of cashback and points to be had!

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Yes. This for the UK crowd. I'm sure the rest of the world can spend this Clinton Cards/Hallmark holiday in the way I'm going to spend it.  So you're leaving it rather late to order the flowers aren't you? And when I say late.. I mean.. it's 15:30ish as we head to press, and you're after something that won't get you shouted at when you've picked up flowers from a Petrol … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic re-introduces an A340-600, and gives it a special paint job

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Virgin Atlantic have pulled a plane out of storage, and pressed it back into action - after the appropriate safety checks and a special paint job. G-VNAP - or "Sleeping Beauty" as she was known was taken out of service in 2015, and has been residing in France since then. Due to fleet issues, Virgin Atlantic are short of a few planes - and have pull the plane back into … [Read more...]

London City Airport Re-opens for business

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After the discovery of World War II ordnance, it has thankfully been removed safely. The net result is London City Airport is re-open for business. According to Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport “The World War Two ordnance discovered in King George V Dock has been safely removed by the Royal Navy and Met Police. As a result, the exclusion zone has now … [Read more...]

Emirates firms up order for up to 36 Airbus A380s

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Remember that magical memorandum of understanding between Airbus and Emirates for more A380s? Well, good news - they've been converted into a firm order. Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The order is confirmed as: 20 Airbus A380 aircraft as firm orders 16 Airbus A380 aircraft as options The options can be taken … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Finnair Airbus A350 at Helsinki Airport

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It's Sunday again - so it must be time for some Airplane Art. This week resting on the cold tarmac at Helsinki Vantaa Airport in the cold of winter is a Finnair Airbus A350-900 near the maintenance area as it is prepared for its next long haul journey. Finnair were the European launch operator of the Airbus A350-900, with the airline having 11 of the type in its … [Read more...]

Eurostar sets the date for its Amsterdam service

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Eurostar - the rail service that currently operates services through the channel tunnel, and connecting London to Paris and Brussels has a new destination in its sights - and it's Amsterdam Eurostar Class 374 at St Pancras International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Test services have been running for some time as the train company gauges how to operate the … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways Companion Fares Sale Returns…

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If a day ends in a Y, it must be time for a Qatar Airways Companion Fare sale. Again. Do we all know the drill by now about these companion fare deals? No? Where have you been? The crux of the fare is that its valid both in economy class and business class when two people are travelling together. Bookings on this offer are open until 14th February 2018. More … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines sets first regional 787-10 routes

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For those looking forward to flying the newest variant of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner - the 787-10, the launch carrier - Singapore Airlines - has outlined the first routes the plane will be flying on. Singapore Boeing 787 Dreamliner  Rendering, The Boeing Company The routes announced include: Singapore - Bangkok operating flight pair SQ970/973 between 3rd April and 2nd … [Read more...]