Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad Airways to boost its network for Winter 2023

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As the Summer season continues in full swing, Etihad Airways is planning a major expansion for the winter season. The airline is planning to add further destinations to its network, to provide more options and flexibility, with some services retimed whilst others will gain extra frequencies. Etihad has already announced the launch of nine new destinations this year, … [Read more...]

Ethiopian Airlines adds London Gatwick to its winter destinations

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Gatwick Airport is continuing to attract long-haul routes, with a route to Addis Ababa due to start this winter. This will increase the choice of long-haul destinations operated from Gatwick Airport. Ethiopian Airlines will operate the service to Addis Ababa. The new route will operate three times per week from 21 November, with tickets on sale. It is … [Read more...]

Emirates unveils its Autumn/Winter Amenity Kits

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It seems even amenity kits now have seasons, with Emirates unveiling new Bulgari amenity kits for the Autumn/Winter season in First and Business Class travellers. Let us dive in to see what's being offered. Business Class The Business Class range offers two bag shapes, a pouch and a classic toiletry bag silhouette, both made from vegan leather in a standout … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A330-200 landing at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Iberia Airbus A330-200 landing at London Heathrow Airport after a short hop from Madrid (with an Air China Boeing 777-300ER parked at the cargo terminal). Iberia operates a fleet of 13 Airbus A330-200 (the range-optimised variant) in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates … [Read more...]

Does Premium Economy Work? According to Emirates… yes.

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Premium Economy is a product that sits between the classical business class with all the frills and economy class, where there might be a frill, but tight seat pitch. Emirates has been rolling out its Premium Economy product - and thinks premium economy "works", after a year of operation. The airline introduced its premium economy in August 2022, with the airline flying … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th August)

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It's the end of another wet week in Birmingham - so it's time for our traditional look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Painting the city with a rainbow - A Rainbow next to the Chamberlin Clock, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham (this was taken a couple of weeks ago... today was a lot wetter - see the Scooter post). Trip Report - Back to … [Read more...]

easyJet to offer night-time luggage dropoff at Glasgow Airport

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For those with families, having one less thing to do in the morning when dropping off luggage could be an important thing. easyJet is to expand its  Twilight Bag Drop service to Glasgow Airport. The free service provides customers on early morning flights with the option to drop their bags off the evening before, saving time for their journey through the airport on their … [Read more...]