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British Airways to expand its Gatwick operation with five new routes

04/01/2023 by Kevincm

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British Airways is preparing to expand its BA Euroflyer operation with the airline adding five destinations to its network. British Airways Airbus A320 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  It will add  Montpellier, Corfu, Mykonos and Innsbruck to its short-haul route network, in addition to a new summer Salzburg service. Montpellier, in the south of France, … [Read more...]

BOC Aviation to add 40 more Boeing 737-8 to its leasing fleet

31/12/2022 by Kevincm

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This sailed by the inbox, but it is important enough as Boeing rounds out its order book for the year, with BOC Aviation signing for 40 additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The lessor will add 40 Boeing 737-8 aircraft to it, increasing the backlog to 80 of the type. These aircraft will be leased to other customer airlines. Boeing continues to see strong … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th December)

24/12/2022 by Kevincm

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We are just on the cusp of Christmas and the Festive Period, but things continue at Economy Class and Beyond as we dive into last week's headlines. Christmas and New Year Travel Advice Kevin's travel tip: Patience and planning will be virtues you need over the festive period. Allow time, but plan ahead. Christmas Travel in the UK – it’s going to be tough … [Read more...]

UK Christmas and New Year Travel – London Airports Edition (2022)

22/12/2022 by Kevincm

a train at a station

With the holiday season creeping up on us faster than any of us would like, the travel situation this season is a bit odd this year. Heathrow Heathrow Express Heathrow Express is affected by strike action on the rail network, as well as engineering work. Saturday 24 December 2022 - Last train from Paddington: 15:25, Last train from Terminal 5: 15:12, Last train from … [Read more...]

Ryanair increases Belfast International presence for 2023

21/12/2022 by Kevincm

Ryanair Boeing 737-800 departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Ryanair is ramping up its presence for 2023 at Belfast International Airport, with new plans for the season ahead. The airline has confirmed it plans to operate 4 additional routes for Summer’23, as part of its return to the airport. The return to Belfast International will consist of 16 total routes, with the four new routes being Budapest, Cardiff, Mallorca, and … [Read more...]

Finnair to expand Asia services for Summer 2023

20/12/2022 by Kevincm

Finnair Airbus A350-900 approaching its gate at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Whilst Finnair has suffered since certain airspaces have been closed to them, the airline is making a major play for Summer 2023, with flights added for the season to Asia. Finnair Airbus A350-900 approaching its gate at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Let us break down the details: Helsinki to Osaka - Resumes with three weekly flights from 26th … [Read more...]

Eurostar trims services over the Christmas Season – including a day of cancellations

17/12/2022 by Kevincm

Eurostar Class 374 Velaro at London St Pancras - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It seems that international train operator Eurostar is going to be hit by UK Rail strikes, as it adjusts services, as well as out-right cancelling services for a day. The train operator is running a revised service on the 23 and 24 December, with several trains outright cancelled. These include: Friday 23 December: London to Paris Train number 9050 - departure London … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza, Geneva Airport

16/12/2022 by Kevincm

a car parked on the side of a street

Time for another snapshot - looking at the hotel experience of the Crowne Plaza in Geneva. 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...]

United Airlines goes shopping – comes out with at least 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

13/12/2022 by Kevincm

Boeing and United Airlines Order

It seems United Airlines is making a major move in its fleet renewal, with the airline choosing to order a lot of aircraft. Let us dive in, as there's a lot to unpack. A hint of what's been ordered - Image, The Boeing Company. United Airlines will be adding 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its fleet, with the option to purchase 100 more. The deal is the … [Read more...]

Newest wave of UK Rail Strikes hits – this time in 48 hour chunks

12/12/2022 by Kevincm

a large building with many people walking around

If you're planning to travel by rail in the UK, you might want to rethink your plans, as strike action has been called. There are not going to be that many trains over the next few days... This time, it's the RMT Union who has called their members out on strike. The strike will run between Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December 2022, with a lot more action to come as we … [Read more...]

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