Economy Class & Beyond

Orbis “See My Future” Campaign

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I'm turning this post over to Orbis for their charity campaign "See my Future". Orbis - as some of you will know is famous for their Flying Eye Hospital, are in the process of running their See My Future appeal. For three months, until 23rd June, all public donations to the appeal will be doubled by the UK government. I'll let them take over from here In many … [Read more...]

On the road again… (hello 2:20 in the morning)

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Well, it seems I'm back on the road again, and preparing to add and spend frequent flyer miles. And once again, it's 2:20 in the morning, and I'm in my usual places in the world - Digbeth Coach station in Central Birmingham. Because there's a glamour to being on a coach rather than catching an non-existent train, for an early morning departure. Fine - there … [Read more...]

ANA take delivery of their first Airbus A380

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One of the last new customers for the Airbus A380 took delivery of their first aircraft today - with All Nippon Airways (ANA) taking the first of three aircraft. The Flying Honu in the air - Image, Airbus ANA is due to take delivery of three Airbus A380 aircraft - all painted in variants of "The Flying Honu"  (Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle) livery - in celebration of … [Read more...]

Dear Americans: ETIAS is NOT A VISA – IT’S A TRAVEL AUTHORISATION

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So I see the media outlets have gone nuts over the announcement of ETIAS - "European Travel Information and Authorisation System"  (which I covered from a UK perspective here). But for the American Audience who is up in arms because they have to pay €7 fill in a form online , ETIAS is NOT A VISA. Let me reiterate that for you in large and friendly letters ETIAS … [Read more...]

Air France, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launches their new codeshare programme

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In a major expansion, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic have formally launched their new codeshare programme between each other. KLM, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Empennages all in a row... codesharing together - Image, Delta.  The programme should create some new transatlantic travel opportunities between North America and Europe, with … [Read more...]

To and From Heathrow: Beyond the London Bubble

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Welcome to the last part of connectivity in the Heathrow area - as we look to go beyond London.  Now, this might shock a LOT of people: There is life beyond London, and many places to explore in the United Kingdom other than London. And if you want to, you can with a little planning. If you can plan better, there maybe savings to be had - but always allow extra time … [Read more...]

Germania files for bankruptcy

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It seems the Germania group of airlines is the next airline to suffer - with the airline filing for insolvency today. The move affects: Germania Fluggesellschaft mbH Germania Technik Brandenburg GmbH Germania Flugdienste GmbH Flight operations will be terminated in the night from February 4 to February 5. Germania employees have been notified. Swiss airline Germania … [Read more...]

Ryanair restructures, Micheal O’Leary moves around

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Ryanair today announced its results, as well as a new plan on how the airline will organise itself. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 coming into land at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond If imitation is the biggest form of flattery, then the  is lifting a page from International Airlines Group (IAG) on how the group will operating in the next two months. The top of … [Read more...]

American Express Blocks Curve

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It seems that things aren't good between Curve and American Express - who are blocking transactions with Curve. For those who aren't in the know Curve is an interesting product. It's an intermediate card, where you can link other credit cards, earn rewards, and manage where payments go. With the Curve card being a Mastercard, in theory, you can load funds from … [Read more...]

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