Economy Class & Beyond

What’s long, been going on for a way too long and is now further delayed?

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Yes, it's the decision to build a new runway in the London Area according to BBC News Heathrow Airport from the air - and yes, only two runways for now - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This has been pushed back further as the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom struggle to contain the infighting and squabbling after the bruising EU referendum campaign - that has … [Read more...]

British Airways to pull hot meals on remaining short haul flights

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It seems that British Airways are giving up with hot meals on short-haul services according to Business Traveller - with hot meals being abolished on  its remaining short-haul flights. British Airways Airbus A320 with Sharklets - Image, Economy Class and Beyond These flights (known as Band 4 catered flights), are very much the longer short-haul … [Read more...]

Deadline day to register to vote

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For those of us in the United Kingdom, it's coming up to a very important decision on if the United Kingdom remains or leaves the European Union. But today (7th June) is the deadline to register to vote in the referendum. If you haven't registered to vote, you have until midnight to register. You can find out how at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote Some have … [Read more...]

Norway to introduce Air Passenger Tax – starts from 1st June 2016

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It seems Norway is planning to join a list of countries that want to charge you for flying out of them. Your handy map of Norway - Where you'll be charged NOK80 per departing flight - Image, Wikipedia Commons (Public Domain). Norway is adding a 80 Krone charge (around €8.64, £6.59, US$9.67) for departures out of any of their airport from 1st June 2016... … [Read more...]

It’s that time again: Eurovision Song Contest Week!

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It's coming to that time of year again. Get your power ballads,  ultra-poppy tunes, epic timed key changes ready as we head into that most glorious time of the year. And lets not forget the block voting, the backstabbing and allegedly what some call music. Of course - It's Eurovision Song Contest week. Wait... Eurovision Song Contest Week? Of course. You don't … [Read more...]

I Love Kayak… But…

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One of the tools I use when fare hunting in economy for a trip to somewhere is Kayak. Mainly because of some of the routing it throws up as well as the unusual connections it throws up. And as some of the better routes... or routes that defy some logic. I've noticed Kayak recently have changed their front page to have a more intelligent search. Which is all well and … [Read more...]

The miracle of Scotch Magic Tape (or how to be imperfect and get away with it)

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If you've worn glasses in your life - you will knock the sinking feeling when your hear a nasty crack... the sound of your glasses frame cracking. And it does help to take them off before you fall asleep... but life sometimes doesn't play that way as we all well know. And whilst that's inconvenient to say the least when you're at home (least of all - costly... have you seen … [Read more...]

Dubai Airports to impose a departure tax

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It seems that Dubai Airports are to impose a new tax on passengers departing from Dubai as the revenue patterns of Dubai Airport change. Dubai Airport exterior - Image, Dubai Airports The charge will 35AED - around £6.62/€8.36/US$9.53 and will per passenger, levied on the ticket according to the WAM State news agency. Children under two, cabin crew, and … [Read more...]