Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates expands its Vegan options onboard

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We're in Veganuary at the moment, so airlines are hopping on the Vegan wagon with their offerings - with Emirates showing off. The airline has noted a surge of 40% in customer demand for plant-based meals. To meet this demand in 2024, Emirates will introduce an array of new vegan dishes onboard and in lounges later this year, adding even more dishes to its ‘vegan vault’ … [Read more...]

FirstGroup eyes a new Sheffield to London Service

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We're back onto the UK Rails, with FirstGroup applying to run a new London to Sheffield rail service.  Hull Trains Class 802 - Image, FirstGroup FirstGroup intends to operate this route via its Hull Trains subsidiary - an Open Access rail operator (ie an operator that does not receive a public subsidy to operate services).. The proposals comprise two return journeys … [Read more...]

Emirates to increase capacity to Seoul

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Emirates is increasing its capacity to the South Korean capital - Seoul, with extra flights starting in February. The airline currently operates a daily service to Seoul. This will be augmented with three additional flights, creating a 10-flight-a-week operation. The new additional flights commence on the 19th of February 2024. The planned operation is as … [Read more...]

SWISS Expands its European Summer 2024 flying programme

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It might be dark outside, but Swiss International Air Lines is planning an expansion of services in Europe for its Summer 2024 operation. SWISS Airbus A220-300 preparing to take off from Geneva Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond New to the network will be Geneva to Oslo (Norway), complementing its services to Stockholm and Copenhagen. Meanwhile, there are new … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Older, Yes. Wiser? No – Into Zurich

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Into Zurich Older. Yes, Wiser? No. Age is a social construct. Frequent flyer programmes, doubly so. Morning coaches. Coach Fun and comedies British Airways Galleries North Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 5  BA772 London Heathrow to Zurich (Eurotraveller) Into Zurich Experiments in photography: The Canon EOS R50 Back to Zurich Airport and a dreaded Text … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2023: Kevin in Numbers

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2023 has been... an odd year for me, in many respects. But it's time to look at my flights over the year and do some numbers. Because we do love numbers in this industry. Welcome to Part 3 of Review 2023... my year in numbers. Part 1 - Thinner seats and so on Part 2 - My year in Passenger Experience  Part 3 - Kevin in Numbers My Flights for 2024 - 11 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A320 being towed at Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Airbus A320 being towed at London Heathrow Airport in the late evening. British Airways operates a fleet of 56 Airbus A320 aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A319, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A321neo in its single-aisle fleet out of its Heathrow and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th December)

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It's almost the end of the year - but it's also near the end of the week. Of course, that means it is time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Ozzy the Bull being festive at Birmingham New Street Station  Review 2023 My end-of-year wrap-up, thoughts and whatever else that's helped me whilst I sink a bowl of coffee. The last part is tomorrow where I do numbers. … [Read more...]