Economy Class & Beyond

JetBlue finally shows a timetable for its Amsterdam service

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Well, it seems that JetBlue has got the guts to show a timetable and release tickets for sale for its new Amsterdam service. Let us dive in. Onto the timetable, where JetBlue seemed to have gained rather good slots for its operation. New York-JFK to Amstedam Schiphol B62288 DEPART JFK 22:00 ARRIVE AMS 11:35+1 B62289 DEPART AMS 13:15 ARRIVE JFK 16:00 Commences: … [Read more...]

BA Euroflyer to operate a new buy on board menu from Gatwick

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British Airways’ Gatwick-based short-haul subsidiary, BA Euroflyer, has expanded the options for customers to purchase in Euro Traveller (economy class) and launched new seasonal menus in Club Europe (business class). Punchy Drinks are available too - Image, British Airways.  The airline has worked with Tourvest to expand its onboard offering by introducing … [Read more...]

ANA plans a major increase of services to China.

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All Nippon Airways (ANA) is preparing to increase capacity between Japan and China, as well as adding capacity to Munich. The airline is increasing capacity out of Toyko and Osaka to destinations across China and Hong Kong, as well as an extra flight a week to Munich. Breaking down the list of the connectivity between Japan and China: Tokyo Narita - Dalian - … [Read more...]

Emirates to add Montreal to its network

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Emirates is gearing up to launch its second Canadian gateway, with the planned launch of a service between Dubai and Montreal. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The new route will commence on the 5th of July, operating a daily service between the two cities. Montréal becomes Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd April)

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It's that time of the week after I've woken up after a long sleep and tried to do something with the day - and try to collect all the links into one friendly thing that might make sense when I started typing this introduction. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Centenary Square, Central Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove This week, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back into the Groove – The Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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Back in the Groove The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Something a little different? Maybe…  Off to the Land of Milk and Honey. I mean Heathrow Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries Lounge (South Lounge Complex)  British Airways BA295 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Club World) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hyatt Regency … [Read more...]

LNER to launch a named train for the coronation

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With the coronation of King Charles III fast coming,  London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will launch a newly named service to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023. And it will be operated by an Azuma of some sort - Image, LNER.  From 6th May, the daily 11:00 service between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh … [Read more...]

China Airlines to offer a new catering experience with Le Palais

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China Airlines has announced it is partnering with Le Palais, the only three-star Michelin restaurant in Taiwan, to deploy a new “Skyward 3-Stars Private Cuisine” in-flight menu. The new menu will be introduced on all long-haul flights to Europe and North America departing from Taiwan starting on the 21st of April. The menu, designed by Le Palais will be … [Read more...]