Economy Class & Beyond

Night Tube services begin tomorrow!

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Well, it's been a long time coming, but Transport for London's Night Tube will begin tonight (19th August). Night Tube Map - Image, Transport for London. The Night Tube network will initially comprise of two lines: The Central Line from Ealing Broadway, through Central London, and as far as Loughton or Hainault. Operates every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham

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Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]

Delta’s new business seat – a fightback at last?

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Yesterday Delta launched its new Business Class seats. I'm sure you've seen the photos of the mockup of the new seat, but here they are again for your visual delight: Delta One Business Class Suite - Image, Delta Delta One Business Class Suite - Image, Delta So, we have mini-suites in coming to Business Class now, called "Delta One Business Class Suite". Delta … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific introduces increased checked luggage allowances

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We all prefer to tote our carry on bags along when we fly. However, there are times when you need to check your bag... that does probably contain a kitchen sink. Thankfully, Cathay Pacific is increasing its checked luggage allowances. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In general, you will get an … [Read more...]

Wizz Air 20% off today only!

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For those who want to fly cheaper than cheap, Wizz Air has 20% off today from departures to and from the United Kingdom. And it's live on the web site: So onto the offer - it's 20% off including taxes, non optional charges and a small cabin bag, but excludes administration fees. The discount is valid for flights to and from the United Kingdom only. The … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! Back to Dublin Airport

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Flight-Fight! Back to Dublin Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]

British Airways complete the re-fit of 18 747s

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British Airways continue to sweat its assets a bit more, with the completion of a refit of part of the Boeing 747 fleet. Club World refreshed cabin - Image, British Airways World Traveller refreshed cabin - Image, British Airways. 18 of the Boeing 747-400 fleet have gone in for the refresh So what's new? These planes have been configured with a high seat … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Middle East Airlines Airbus A330-200

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing at London Heathrow Airport is a Middle East Airlines Airbus A330-200, as it prepares for the trip back to Beirut. Middle East Airlines (or MEA) operate a fleet of five Airbus A330-200s in its long haul fleet. The SkyTeam member also operates a fleet Airbus A320 and A321 … [Read more...]

Eurostar Strike Suspended

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For those of you who are travelling this weekend on Eurostar, expecting a strike, there's good news... and that is the strike is suspended. Eurostar Class 373 at Paris Gare Du Nord - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. According to the BBC the strike has been suspended to allow the RMT and TSSA unions to get around the table with Eurostar to have talks. The train … [Read more...]