Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Gatwick Airport set to reopen the South Terminal

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In a step signifying the return of travel. Gatwick Airport is preparing to reopen its South Terminal. The South Terminal was mothballed in June 2020 due to the downturn in traffic. It is being reopened to help meet the expected strong demand this summer and beyond as confidence in international travel returns. It is set to reopen on  Sunday 27 March. The move follows … [Read more...]

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...]