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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Gatwick Airport is to join other airports by offering COVID-19 testing on-site for passengers, staff and non-airport users. Gatwick Airport overhead view - Image, Vinci The airport will be opening a screening centre with ExpressTest. The testing centre will be located within the airport’s Long Stay Car Park at the South Terminal and will offer a PCR swab test. It will be … [Read more...]

It seems British Airways, American Airlines and Oneworld are joining in the pre-flight testing game, with them launching an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States to London Heathrow. Like the programme offered by United Airlines, it's an effort by the carriers and alliance to scientifically demonstrate how COVID-19 … [Read more...]

Dublin Airport will be open two new  COVID-19 testing facilities will open at the airport on Thursday,19th November. The airport will have two facilities, operated by healthcare firms Randox and RocDoc. The will offer passengers and consumers the option of either a drive-through test or a walk-in test. Pricing has been set by the providers, offering LAMP and PCR … [Read more...]