British Airways is expanding its “Avios only” flights, with the airline planning to operate such a service to Barbados. The flight will depart from London Heathrow on 15 February 2025, headed for the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown. The return flight will also be an Avios-Only flight, taking place seven days later on 22 February 2025. The launch of the … [Read more...]

We've hit the long Easter weekend - but as it's Saturday, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Unto the maelstrom - Liverpool Street Central Line station.  It's been a quiet week since I got back from the USA. In addition, we're in the run-up to Easter... and as such, it is much quieter than normal out there.  One to remember If you're in the UK or … [Read more...]

Cruising through a city's lights at 3 am… or 3:30am in the morning is a done thing here at Economy Class and Beyond. I could never leave you in the city lights. I could never beat the storm in your eyes. The storm in your bright eyes - Blanche, City Lights. Once again, I find myself sitting on a coach, going from the lights of the city to those of constantly … [Read more...]

For those of you who need to travel between Heathrow and Gatwick by road, need to hit the channel ports if you're coming from the North, or need to travel the M25 (Chris Rea's Road to Hell), there's bad news as the road will be partially closed this weekend. The M25 (the motorway that encircles London) will be closed between Junction 10 and Junction 11 from 9 pm on … [Read more...]

It seems Qatar Airways is getting cosy with another IAG airline - with them announcing a codeshare with Aer Lingus.  The codeshare launches today, 13th March. The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland, and benefit passengers across the globe – including in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and New … [Read more...]

For those who are members of Finnair Plus, you would have been locked out of your account this weekend as Finnair completed the migration to Avios as its loyalty currency. Now fed on Avios - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Finnair joins fellow oneworld airlines, including British Airways, Iberia and Qatar Airways in using Avios for their frequent flyer programme earn … [Read more...]

For those who look forward to seeing the Kiwi Fern flying across the Windy City, there's a bit of bad news as Air New Zealand prepares to suspend its Chicago operation. The Auckland – Chicago non-stop service will be paused between 31 March to 25 October 2024. The route is being put on hold due to ongoing challenges with the availability of serviceable Rolls-Royce Trent … [Read more...]

It seems easyJet has partnered with the Eurovision Song Contest to become its official airline. So they could be flying the flag, for you. The organisations have signed a multi-year partnership, bringing Europe together to celebrate the world’s largest live music event. easyJet will fly thousands of visitors from across Europe travelling for this year’s contest … [Read more...]

Belgian national airline Brussels Airlines has been busy and has introduced new uniforms for its staff. The carrier engaged  Gabrielle Szwarcenberg, a young designer from the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, and several other established Belgian brands such as Atelier Content and Ambiorix for the shoes - as the airline pushes Belgitude. Whatever that might be. The … [Read more...]