For those of you who utilise the United States of America "Electronic System for Travel Authorisation" or ESTA, there's bad news - prices are heading up from US$14 to US$21 Welcome to the USA - Now $21 for 2 years  The price change goes into effect from the 26th of May. Needless to say, if you are planning to the USA for travel in the near future - it would be … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines are building on their strategic partnership, following Malaysia Airlines' announcement to launch a non-stop service from Kuala Lumpur to Doha from 25 May. The two airlines will significantly expand their codeshare cooperation, allowing passengers to connect via their hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Doha. The codeshare expansion will add 34 … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express has been busy as its new fleet of trains has entered service. Yesterday, they unveiled a fleet of newly named train carriages at a special event held at Paddington Station. The carriages are named after twelve cities from around the globe, in a celebration of international travel, following a competition with Heart Radio to find the public’s … [Read more...]

All Nippon Airways is preparing to redeploy its largest aircraft back on its Tokyo to Hawaii leisure route. Welcome back Flying Honu - or the Airbus A380. ANA's Flying Honu - Image, Airbus.  The airline will resume operation of the Airbus A380 "FLYING HONU" for flights between Japan and Hawaii beginning July 1 as international passenger demand continues its … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have today unveiled a new strategic partnership that will significantly expand both airlines’ networks, lounges and loyalty programmes. Qatar Airways and Virgin Austraila together - Image, Qatar Airways. The new agreement will commence mid-year, giving passengers a tighter customer experience and unique benefits when travelling … [Read more...]

For some, a fear of flying is a serious thing and can affect how they travel or if they travel. easyJet is to relaunch its Fearless Flyer courses. easyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The course, which has helped more than 9,000 people to date, starts at £69 per person. The course features a brand-new virtual element … [Read more...]

In an effort to drum up sales on the rails, the UK Government is launching "The Great British Rail Sale". Well, that sounds fine and dandy in a headline. What are the catches though? So first up are some of the savings, with the promise of over one million rail tickets will be slashed by up to 50%. Highlighted examples include: York to Leeds: was £5.60, … [Read more...]

The KLM menu is rotating again - this time with a new menu by Jonnie Boer. Also, the tableware is being updated. At Economy Class and Beyond, we always like to peek at the menu. Let us see what's being offered. What to look forward to aboard KLM World Business Class - Image, KLM Jonnie Boer is a Dutch star Chef, with sommelier Thérèse Boer of … [Read more...]

We all like to be entertained at 35,000ft in the air - and Finnair has selected Panasonic Avionics to upgrade the in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across the airline’s widebody long-haul fleet. Panasonic ex3 in Business Class The IFE upgrade is a part of the Nordic cabin enhancements being introduced by Finnair across its long-haul fleet. In … [Read more...]

Air France has been busy with Airbus, as it converts its initial Letter of Intent into a Firm Order for four Airbus A350F freighter aircraft. Air France Airbus A350F - Rendering Airbus/Air France.  The firm order will be for four A350F freighters, with purchase rights for an additional 4 aircraft. These aircraft will be … [Read more...]