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...]

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...]