Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th November)

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It's the end of another week, and as the nights draw in, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Oh yes. The Frankfurt Christmas Market kicked off in Birmingham this week. Wonderful. I promise no more of this market... until at least early December. Maybe.  SNAPSHOTS The first batch of Snapshots from my Chicago Trip. Some more over the next few … [Read more...]

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport jacks up airport charges by 15%

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In its odd assessment of "How to Win Friends and Influence People", Royal Schiphol Group - the operators of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - is increasing its airport usage fee charge. The airport was planning to raise it by 12% but has decided to raise it to 14.8%. Typically the charge is passed onto airlines, which in turn, pass it onto the passenger as part of the … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont

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Time for another Snapshot focusing on the hotel experience at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines takes delivery of their first Airbus A320neo

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It's a very big day for Brussels Airlines, as they take delivery of a factory-fresh aircraft for the first time. OO-SBA leaving Toulouse - Image Airbus.  And arriving at Brussels Airport to a water cannon salute - Image, Brussels Airlines.  The aircraft in question is an Airbus A320neo - OO-SBA. ​ The new plane landed for the first time today … [Read more...]

Air Niugini formally signs for the Airbus A220 family

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Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has signed a firm order with Airbus for the Airbus A220 family of aircraft. The airline will sign for six single-aisle A220-100s, which will be ordered with Airbus directly. they will also acquire three A220-300s and another two A220-100s from third-party lessors, bringing a total of 11 aircraft to the fleet. The A220 … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines selects Hughes In-Flight Connectivity

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There's big news from Hughes Network Systems and Delta Air Lines, who have selected the Hughes In-Flight connectivity solution to power passenger Wi-Fi service on more than 400 Boeing 717 and regional jets serving North America. This covers the Boeing 717 fleet, Bombardier CRJ700, CRJ900 and Embraer E-175 fleets The program is already underway and on schedule with … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza O’Hare (Rosemont)

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Time for another Snapshot focusing on the hotel experience at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare.In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! … [Read more...]

Plans to close Rail ticket offices halted in England

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It seems that His Majesty's Government has done yet another U-Turn, with them pulling the plan to close Rail Ticket offices in England and redeploy staff onto the platforms.  Things that are staying - Ticket offices, rather than welcome points - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. If approved, it would have impacted over 1,000 ticket offices in England  The move comes … [Read more...]

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