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...]

RECARO Aircraft Seating has partnered with Air India to bring a new experience to passengers around the world. Originally announced in 2024, the first of Air India’s newly linefit B787-9 multiclass cabins will take to the skies on February 1 2026, featuring PL3530 Premium Economy seating and the CL3710 Economy Class seating options from RECARO. The move comes as part of Air … [Read more...]

Good news, everyone - we're past the halfway point of January, as we head into the marketing blitz of Blue Monday and the travel deals that might not turn up. Anyway, it's Saturday at the time of writing - it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Inclusivity and Equality - Hurst Walk, Chinatown, Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style This … [Read more...]

As we approach the end of the year, airframers are scrambling to get the last orders in and get deliveries to customers. Airbus has picked up an order from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC). CALC Airbus A320neo aircraft flying over Hong Kong, Rendering - Airbus CALC has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft. These, in turn, will be … [Read more...]

To Heathrow Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge 50 Up. Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul International … [Read more...]

We're heading into the busiest part of the travel period for some parts of the world as we near Christmas and the New Year. But the headlines don't stop (or hopefully, some will), as we go into Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The roating Santa Bar - Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market.  SNAPSHOTS More snapshots from my travels. Might be some more next week, … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal is joining the Premium Economy bandwagon as it seeks to eek out extra revenue.  But it's doing it in ... different way compared to some carriers. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A330-900neo - Image, TAP Air Portugal  When most carriers introduce Premium Economy, they do so with a fanfare and a big recliner-style seat with 38" of seat pitch. TAP Air Portugal has … [Read more...]

We've come to Day 3 of the Dubai Air Show, with plenty of orders and announcements being made, with some orders going in as we head into the tail end of the show. Let's see what's be sold or memo'd to be sold Airbus Silk Way West Airlines signs for two A350F Silk Way West Airlines has signed a firm contract for an additional two A350F freighter aircraft. The agreement, … [Read more...]

Blue Islands, a regional airline based in Jersey, has suspended operations. According to the Channel Islands operator, the airline has suspended trading as of the 14th November 2025. All future flights operated by Blue Islands have been cancelled. Passengers are advised not to travel to the airport unless they have made alternative travel arrangements. In terms of … [Read more...]