Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8/9th January)

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Well, we're a week into 2022. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The City of Liverpool, from Port Sunlight Park in The Wirral.  It's been a funny old week at Economy Class and Beyond as the world starts to wake back up from its Christmas and New Year stupor. Suffice to say, Lrrr from the Planet Omicron Persi 8 is still doing its … [Read more...]

Wizz Air to boost connectivity out of Gatwick Airport from March onwards

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Ultra Low Cost carrier Wizz Air continues its expansion plans, with the airline adding capacity out of London Gatwick Airport. Wizz Air Airbus A321 Birmingham Airport, Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch a new base out of Gatwick, operating to 15 destinations from the airport, with a mixture of year-round and seasonal routes. Here's a convenient list … [Read more...]

Limited access to Heathrow Airport by Rail and Tube over Christmas

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If it's Christmas, it must be time for some more engineering works. Well - what do you expect at Christmas. It seems there is major work on the line that connects London Paddington and Heathrow, as well as between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals Let us dig in. Heathrow Express/TfL Rail Heathrow Express service pulling out of Heathrow Central - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

More Transatlantic options for Summer 2022 from AA, AY, BA, EI, and IB

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It seems that the "Atlantic Joint Business" Joint Venture (made up of Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and LEVEL are preparing some major movements for Summer 2022. The powers of the six Atlantic Joint Business combined - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The Atlantic Joint Business is a joint venture that started in 2010, between … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport reopens Terminal 4 as a “Red List” Arrival terminal

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Heathrow Airport has re-opened Terminal 4 - once again to handle arrivals from Red LIst Counties. Terminal 4 will act as a separate arrivals facility, keeping direct red list arrivals away from passengers in all other operational terminals. According to Heathrow Airport "this safety-first approach delivers a more efficient journey for all passengers, alongside a … [Read more...]

UK to re-impose pre-arrivals testing from TUESDAY 7TH DECEMBER

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The UK is to adjust the entry criteria to the country, with testing to be required. From Tuesday 7th December you will require, evidence of a negative lateral flow or PCR test before you travel to the United Kingdom. This test needs to be taken up to 48 hours before your intended departure time to the UK. This will apply to entry via Aircraft, Ferry or Train. At the … [Read more...]

Updated UK Entry rules now **live** (PCR+Two Day Self-Isolation)

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Well, here we are again. Another change in travel rules has gone live for those of you who want to visit the United Kingdom. Let's go over time one more time - before Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson decides he wants to play tiddlywinks at Pepper Pig World again. Arrivals are about to get a whole lot more complex again. Coming to the UK? Vaccinated Travellers It … [Read more...]

Emirates gears up for Thanksgiving in the Air

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It's coming up to the Thanksgiving holiday in the USA this week - and Emirates is introducing a seasonal menu between the 24th to 26th November for those who want to enjoy turkey in the sky. The menu will be available on flights from Dubai to its US network. If you're in First or Business Class, you can enjoy a Thanksgiving roasted turkey sliced and served with … [Read more...]

Crossrail moves to Trial Operations phase

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The Elizabeth Line (or Crossrail as we'll refer it to in this article) is edging closer to accepting paying passengers - with the central core section moving to Trial Operation.  Almost time... - Image. Crossrail  The move is part of the commission of Crossrail to accept passengers from next year sometime. It also marks one o the final steps before passenger … [Read more...]

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