Economy Class & Beyond

UK Government adjusts its travel to Spain

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It seems that me having a nap is a bad idea, as the UK Government has adjusted its travel advice to Spain. And it is not good for travellers, as the Foreign and Commonwealth Office now advises against travel to the area, including The Canary Islands and Balearics. The updated advice is as follows (per https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain From 27 July, the … [Read more...]

Airlines and Tour Operators react to the imposition of quarantine for travellers arriving from Spain to the United Kingdom

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The situation has been evolving with the announcement that the United Kingdom is to re-impose a quarantine/self-isolation requirement on arrivals from Spain. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advice has changed as of 27th July From 27 July, the FCO advise against all non-essential travel to Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands, based on the current … [Read more...]

Lufthansa plans earlier return to London City Airport

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German carrier Lufthansa is planning a return to London City Airport, with services due to commence on the 7th of September. Lufthansa Regional Embraer E Jet at London City Airport - Image, London City Airport. The carrier will operate two flights a day between London City Airport and Frankfurt, offering passengers the opportunity to connect into the airline’s … [Read more...]

Air Tanzania selects Panasonic IFE and connectivity for its A220 fleet

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Air Tanzania selects Panasonic Aerospace's IFE and connectivity for its A220 fleet, as part of an effort to enhance the passenger experience onboard. Air Tanzania’s first A220 - Image, Airbus The airline has equipped two of its A220s with Panasonic’s eX1 IFE solution which is specifically designed for narrowbody aircraft. The aircraft was delivered in November 2018 and … [Read more...]

UK Government unveils changes for travelling to Europe in 2021

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It seems Her Majesty's Government has outlined how travel to Europe is going to work for UK Citizens from the 1st January 2021. And it's going to involve more paperwork and higher costs.   Let's start with the obvious and work downwards. Passports You will need to ensure your passport is valid for travel. Burgundy Edition ones will be still valid, if still … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways: No Airbus A380 return just yet

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It seems Qatar Airways is intent on keeping its Airbus A380 fleet on the ground, whilst letting others members of its long haul fleet fly. Qatar Airways Airbus A380 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond We can all blame to COVID-19’s impact on travel demand. The airline has decided to ground its fleet of Airbus A380s as it is not … [Read more...]

British Airways to halt flying the Boeing 747-400

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For some flyers, there is a sense of nostalgia when it comes to the Queen of the Skies - the Boeing 747-400. Sadly the British Airways is now moving to halt flying of the Boeing 747-400 with immediate effect. The move will end nearly 50 years of flying of the Boeing 747 with the airline, who started flying the type under BOAC, through to the current incarnation of … [Read more...]

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 – Dates and Prices revealed

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For those of you flight-simulator lovers who have been waiting for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020, there's good news - the release date of 18th of August has been set. Of course - Microsoft isn't making things easy for you. Not by a long shot... Three Editions There's going to be THREE editions of Microfot flight simulator 2020 The Microsoft Flight Simulator … [Read more...]

UK “Travel Bridges” go into effect – Countries you can return from without having to Quarantine

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On Friday, the planned 'travel bridges' have gone into effect, allowing visitors and UK residents to re-enter the United Kingdom, without having quarantine or self-isolate on arrival. There have been changes to the initial announcement where 59 countries were listed - this is now 75. Notably, Serbia has been withdrawn from the UK list - which now requires self-isolation … [Read more...]

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