Economy Class & Beyond

Uber loses case against TfL over Language tests

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EDITORS NOTE: Considering I got an E and F in GCSE English, I doubt I could pass the test. Part of the joy of dyslexia. There's been an interesting development in a court case in London today, with Uber losing a test case in the courts today, requiring its drivers in London to have passed an English test. You might see fewer of these in London if the ruling sticks - … [Read more...]

British Airways to introduce a Sparkling English wine in FIRST

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Whilst those in the back of the plane continue to get the short shrift, the work to improve the passenger experience at the front of the plane goes on with British Airway to introduce an English Sparkling wine in its First Class cabin. Bolney Wine Blanc de Blancs held by British Airways cabin crew - Image, British Airways. The airline will be listing Bolney Wine … [Read more...]

Air Canada reveals its new livery

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So Air Canada has gone for a new livery on its planes. And... without further ado, here it is. Those expecting something exciting should look away now. Air Canada New livery on a Boeing 787 - Images, Air Canada Well, there's white, black and a bit of red for the Air Canada logo. The maple leaf (part of Air Canada's livery) is back in a rondel after some years. … [Read more...]

Eurostar updates its Business Premier Paris Lounge

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Eurostar - the train company operating between London, Paris and Brussels has been busy, with the refurbishment of its lounge at Paris Gare du Nord station Let's look at the pictures.... Eurostar Paris Business Premier Lounge - All images, Eurostar The new Business Premier lounge formally opened on Saturday, set inside the top floor of Gare du Nord station. The … [Read more...]

Snapshot: AY3126 Heathrow to Helsinki

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Time for another quick snapshot with Finnair as I explore the short-haul European service. Check-in Check in is handled from Zone E at Heathrow Terminal 3.  Boarding passes for both the outbound and inbound segments were printed off here (a little time-saver for later). Side note: Why can't other airlines have a pretty boarding passes as Finnair? Security Security was … [Read more...]

Update: Cathay Pacific London Heathrow Business Class Lounge

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I had another chance to pop into the new Cathay Pacific Lounge last weekend. After my last visit which was soured slightly by the lounge lifts not being activated, how is the lounge holding up? The lounge opened slightly later than the advertised, but at least people weren't waiting 40 minutes to get into a lounge. I was one of the first into the lounge so it was quiet. … [Read more...]

Don’t forget the free travel zone at Heathrow!

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Getting around Heathrow airport can be a pain - least of all, when you're staying in a hotel on the Heathrow perimeter, and you're thinking about using that license to print money - the Heathrow Hoppa or a taxi. Thankfully, there are plenty of alternatives to move around the Heathrow area - and in a lot of cases, they're free! I'm sure you're aware of the free train … [Read more...]

British Airways Buy on Board commences today

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I've trailed it long enough, but today marks a day which I'd thought I'd never see on British Airways (well the main line element of it) - with Buy on Board now being offered instead of a complimentary product on UK Domestic and EuroTraveller cabins. To buy, to eat and drink - now arriving aboard British Airways  Buy on Board will be for UK … [Read more...]