Economy Class & Beyond

The Davis Commission suggests a 3rd Runway at Heathrow

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Well, as if not many of us could guess the result, the Davis Commission has released its report today (Warning: Heavy Reading) on the need of a new runway in the South East of England, which recommended a 3rd runway should be built at London Heathrow Airport. Heathrow Airport at Takeoff, Image - Economy Class and Beyond So you think that's it - get the diggers in … [Read more...]

Plaza Premium adds a new lounge at Singapore

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Plaza Premium appear to be popping up more lounges around the world - with the launch of a lounge in Singapore Changi Airport.   Now, Singapore Changi Airport is one heck of an airport - lets make no bones about that, so a lounge may seem suplurious. But there are times where you need to take a break away from the masses to get on with some work in peace or relax - and … [Read more...]

Goodbye Heathrow Terminal 1

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Today marks another important day in Heathrow history - with Terminal 1 closing after opening in 1968. Heathrow Terminal 1 in 2008 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The last flight will be operated by British Airways, operating BA970 with a flight to Hanover as the last flight out of the terminal. British Airways is the last operator in the terminal, with all … [Read more...]

British Airways Golden Ticket for 2015

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Another hard to open envelope arrived in my post yesterday. Within in was sometime I like to keep an eye out for - the British Airways Golden Ticket. The 2015 Golden Ticket. The aim of the Golden ticket scheme is very simple: to reward outstanding service. The Golden ticket is for any member of British Airways staff, its affiliates and franchisees (such as SunAir, … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus introduces Tayto crisp sandwiches to the air!

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For those of us of a certain age (and/or younger/older), nothing beats crisp sandwiches. Well it seems Aer Lingus has caught on to this idea - and is releasing this gem of a purchasable meal aboard the short-haul flights Behold: The DIY Crisp sandwich! It's a DIY sandwich, featuring bread, butter and of course Tayto Cheese and Onion Crisps (and your did your know of … [Read more...]

Toronto’s Union Pearson Express opens

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Connecting to and from airport can be a pain... and Toronto Airport is one of those pains. In the past, you either had to pay for a coach - which took 30 minutes+ from the airport to downtown (with a grumpy driver normally), or the bus and the Toronto Subway (which took an hour plus to get anywhere). Well, there's a new option - the Union Person Express (or the UP Express), … [Read more...]

Fermé! The Eiffiel Tower Closes for six hours

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It seems things weren't good in Paris today as workers at the Eiffel Tower in Paris was closed down for a period of six hours. Or as the French would say - Fermé! (closed). The Eiffel Tower, shot in 2014 after dodging a bunch of gangs. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The staff walked out due to a surge in pickpocket gangs that operate in the area, with staff being … [Read more...]

Plaza Premium opens a new lounge at Heathrow Terminal 4

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When travelling, not all of us hold elite status with an airline or an alliance with the airline we're flying with. This is where pay-for lounges come in. Plaza Premium has added a new option for those departing Heathrow Terminal 4 (The SkyTeam and non-aligned airlines terminal of Heathrow Airport), allowing for any passenger willing to pay to enter the lounge. The lounge … [Read more...]

The fight for London Airport expansion: A political hot potato gets hotter…

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I've written in the past of the Davis Commissions work in its 2 and a 1/2 year investigation into London Airport expansion - with the dismissal of Boris Island, and it narrowing down expanding Heathrow or Gatwick to additional environmental concerns of the expansion. Well, the good news is that the commission is due to report in the next few months The bad news? Enemies are … [Read more...]