Updated Thursday 12th March, 23:45 It's time to take a look and see what changes airlines in the Middle Eastern Region are making, and how they're trying to re-establish networks under trying conditions. Qatar Airways https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts.html With Qatar Airways scheduled flight operations still temporarily suspended due to the closure of … [Read more...]

Lumo, the "low-cost" the open-acesss rail operator from FirstGroup, has unveiled some interior shots of its new trains it plans to operate on the Stirling (Scotland) to London Euston route. Lumo currently operates the low-cost services on the East Coast Main Line connecting destinations including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Newcastle with London and is planning to launch … [Read more...]

Updated 19:30 8th March. . Information Correct at the time of publication.  Qatar Airways' scheduled flights still remained hampered with the closure of Qatari airspace. However, yesterday, the airline was able to operate flights out of Doha, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority and the opening of safe travel corridors. As such, … [Read more...]

Updated at 18:15, Saturday 7th March. Information Correct at the time of publication. P It's time for a quick roundup of your travel options if you're in the Middle East, which hubs are operating service, and how to access them. As usual, check with your carrier for the latest changes and updates. Qatar Airways to Operate Limited Relief Corridor from … [Read more...]

Updated Friday 6th  March, 12:00UTC. If you're reading this on the 7th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. Whilst conflict continues, airliens are attempting network restarts where they can, or at least from different bases. We'll start with Etihad, which is attempting to restart its network today, followed by updates from other … [Read more...]

For those planning to travel to Malaysia, there's good news, as Lufthansa is planning to launch a new route to Kuala Lumpur. Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 in Lufthansa 100 Livery - Image, Lufthansa. The new route will connect Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur from the start of the Winter 26 timetable on 25th October 2026. Planned operations are: LH704 DEPART FRA 21:30 ARRIVE KUL … [Read more...]

Published at 13:15UTC, 2026/03/05. If you're reading this on the 6th March or later, please check with airlines for up-to-date information. With everything going on in the Middle East, airline operations of all sorts have faced heavy disruption, with passengers, crew and aircraft all out of position. Some airlines have started rescue flights (either as a private concern … [Read more...]

Its the end of February... if you like it or not. As preapre to enter the third month of the year, it's time to look back on the headlines and articles I've written last week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.    Look into the bowl of Pho, look into the bowl of Pho, the Pho, the Pho, not around the Pho, don't look around the Pho, look into my Pho... (clicks) you're … [Read more...]

Great British Railways continues to take shape, with West Midlands Trains falling into public ownership. West Midlands Trains is the operator of London Northwestern Railway, which operates services between Liverpool and Birmingham and along the West Coast Main Line to and from London Euston. London Northwestern Railway Class 350/0 - Image, EconomyClass and … [Read more...]

It seems that Etihad Airways has a bit of an adventurous spirit, with the airline selecting Calgary, Canada, as its next long-haul destination. The new route opens up a link between the Middle East and Western Canada. It's planned to commence on 3rd November 2026, operating four times a week. According to the airline, it will directly link two globally recognised … [Read more...]