ScotRail (the national operator of rail services in Scotland) has announced a big step-change in its intercity trains, partnering with Beacon Rail Leasing for replacement trains. Currently, ScotRail operates High Speed Trains (HST) Trainsets. These will be replaced with twenty-two Class 222 trains, which will be leased by Beacon, whilst Alstom will provide the associated … [Read more...]

People, it's time to break out the bottles of Sekt, as Lufthansa has had the green light for 25 out of the 28 business class seats aboard its Boeing 787-9 configured with Allegris, confirming most of the seats have been certified for use. Lufthansa Allegris Business Class - Double Seat - Image, Lufthansa The first flight with the qualified seated flew on March 15, 2026. … [Read more...]

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...]