Economy Class & Beyond

easyJet to drop face-covering requirement on some routes

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It seems that the arguments over wearing face coverings will slowly be quietening down, as easyJet joins other airlines on the removal of a face-coving mandate. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline from 27 March 2022, on flights where masks are no longer legally required at both ends of the … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways secures Gatwick slots, but delays launch

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There's good and bad news out of Norse Atlantic Airways today, which is worthy of more than a glance. Let us dive in. The good news is that the airline has secured slots at London Gatwick Airport - a previous hub for the airlines' forerunner Norweigan Long Haul. However, it seems events in Ukraine has pushed back the launch of the airline, as fuel … [Read more...]

Out of office

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I’m out of the office today. Coverage on the blog resumes much later. There maybe some travel tech reviews going live later as well as a couple of other things…. … [Read more...]

Minutes to go (the joy of early morning travel)

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It’s just after (checks watch) 3:38am as I write this. I thought I had this travel thing down to a tee. Boy, was I wrong. It’s been some time since I’ve needed to do the early morning coach to Heathrow - something I haven’t missed if I’m remotely honest. But today… it’s been more challenging than ever, not … [Read more...]

Air Canada to resume 34 destinations on its international network

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Air Canada is preparing for a busy Summer 2022 season, with the airline relaunching  34 Routes to Europe, Asia, Africa and The Middle East. Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Starting next month, routes will relaunch across the network. Examples given include: Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam, … [Read more...]

Airbus to test Hydrogen-power engines… with an A380

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Whilst the industry looks towards the use of sustainable fuels, Airbus is to work with CFM International on the development of a hydrogen-powered demonstration programme. The proposed test platform - Image, Airbus.  Airbus has signed a partnership agreement with CFM International, (a 50/50 joint company between GE and Safran Aircraft Engines). Together, they will … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (19th/20th February)

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It's that time of the week again when I try to write something amusing after another fun week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Greggs and Primark. What more could you want? Let's not talk about this week for my own sanity. Give me a week or so to calm down and I might have something to say about it. As well as another laptop review that I never wanted … [Read more...]

Big price rises ahead for public transport in London

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It seems that the inevitable is happening - with the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan having to raise fares across Transport for London's (TfL) services. London Underground S Stock train at Farringdon – Image, Economy Class and Beyond The changes will kick in from 1st March 2022, following conditions set in the short-term extension of TfL’s funding agreement with … [Read more...]