Economy Class & Beyond

Welcoming the Year of the Ox – Kung Hei Fat Choi!

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A new lunar cycle has begun. It is, therefore, time to welcome the Year of the Ox to us.  The arch at Wing Yip, Birmingham - shot on New Year's Eve. The year of the Snake was marred of course by the pandemic, which has seen travel cut massively and people separated at a time when they are due to come together (with both local and international travel Your writer … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares to restart flights FROM the UK

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Emirates hastily pulled its operations to the UK on Friday with the recent direct travel ban announced. Well, it seems the airline is restarting services on the 2nd February, operating services from the United Kingdom to Dubai, but not carrying passengers from Dubai to London. Emirates Airbus A380 departing Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Instead, the outbound … [Read more...]

UK to impose mandatory hotel quarantine for arrivals from 30 countries and restrictions exiting the country.

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There's has been a lot of chatter about plans for the UK Government to impose hotel quarantines. Well, it seems this is now going into effect, with both the Prime Minister and Home Secretary making announcements in parliament. This will require arrivals - both UK Nationals and Visitors, to isolate at government-provided accommodation such hotels, for 10 days without … [Read more...]

So, I got my first COVID-19 vaccine shot…

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The UK has been busy starting vaccinating its population against COVID-19. I was recently offered a chance to get immunised. Here are a few thoughts, witterings and such. How did I qualify to get a vaccination? Contrary to some people's thoughts, it's not because I'm a blogger, a vlogger, social media professional or anything at all like that. Rather, I was offered … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group tightens its face covering policy

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It seems Lufthansa Group is tightening the rules regarding wearing face coverings aboard their aircraft. Lufthansa Airbus A320neo at Frankfurt Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The group are introducing a requirement to wear a medical protective mask on their flights to and from Germany. You will be required to wear either a surgical … [Read more...]

U.K. to require COVID-19 tests before arriving

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In a move that has been nine months too late, Her Majesty’s Government is to require passengers arriving into the UK to test negative for COVID-19, before travelling to the United Kingdom.  Negative Test Required A full statement has been published of the Government's intent at … [Read more...]

Review 2020: My (Limited) Travels

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Welcome to the last part of Review 2020 at Economy Class and Beyond - This time focused on my travels. Or lack of them thereafter. A year of cancellations My trip list has ended mostly in the bin - like a lot of peoples did. Here's a smattering of what ended up in the bin: Hamburg for Aircraft Interiors Expo Chicago (both in Spring and Autumn) to catch up with … [Read more...]

Delta and KLM to trial covid secure flights between Atlanta and Amsterdam

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It seems Delta Air Lines and KLM are to launch their own COVID cleared flights from Atlanta to Amsterdam, but with an interesting twist.   KLM Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will run from 15th December 2020, operated by KLM and Delta. The two airlines have worked with the Dutch Government, … [Read more...]

Two more British Airways Boeing 747-400 aircraft preserved

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For those who miss the Boeing 747-400 from the British Airways fleet, there is some good news as a total of four aircraft will be preserved, with British Airways announcing two more aircraft have found new homes. G-BNLY and G-BYGC will be preserved and have new homes to go to, rather than meet the fate of the crusher. So, which ones are being preserved? G-BNLY The … [Read more...]

easyJet/easyJet Holidays to offer discounted COVID-19 tests with a booking

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With "Test to Release" becoming a thing from the 15th December, easyJet and easyJet holidays have announced a partnership with two providers to offer COVID-19 testing. EasyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond easyJet is to work with Confirm Testing and City Doc, allowing its customers to access testing when it is required for … [Read more...]

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