Economy Class & Beyond

Virgin Atlantic prepares its Spring/Summer Menu

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For those looking for tasty eats in the sky, Virgin Atlantic has unveiled its new menu In Upper Class, there are new additions including lobster and crab tortellini, a vegetarian poke bowl and a classic Pimms summer pudding. The extra bites menu takes the spotlight, as the airline introduces a club sandwich, filled with applewood cheese, house slaw and … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Spirit Airbus A319 departing Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Spirit Airbus A319 banking as it departs Chicago O'Hare International Airport on a grey Spring Saturday. Spirit operate a fleet of 26 Airbus A319 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the larger Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Airbus A320neo. The airline is also expecting … [Read more...]

ANA unveils a new Pikachu Jet – Introducing Pikachu Jet NH

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Whilst Ash Ketchum might have wandered off into the sunset to continue his Pokemon adventures, All Nippon Airways has announced a new Pokemon Jet - and it is a Pikachu Jet. This one is known as a Pikachu Jet NH. Pikachu Jet NH - Image, ANA.  The "Pikachu Jet NH" aircraft features a livery designed for ANA, in which the Sky High Pokémon Rayquaza is depicted … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st April 2023)

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It's April Fools Day, but there's no fooling around here, as we dive into last week's headlines that ended up on the blog. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. If an image summed up a week - 200 Degrees Coffee, Colmore Row, Birmingham.  Snapshots I've been travelling again. We all know what that means. Two snapshots this week, and two next week … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to open new lounges at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

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It seems Lufthansa is taking  Berlin Brandenburg Airport a little more seriously, with the airline announcing it is to open two lounges at the airport.  Two lounges will open at the airport on the 3rd of April - a Lufthansa Business Lounge and a Senators Lounge. The Business lounge has been through a refresh, whilst the Senator lounge is a new facility. The … [Read more...]

Manchester introduces a “Hotel Tourist Tax”

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If you find yourself in Manchester for some reason and need to stay the night, be prepared to pay more as the city introduces a £1 tourist tax for overnight visitors Add £1 to stay in the area - Image, Manchester Accommodation Business Improvement DistrictThis is part of the Manchester Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) to improve the delivery … [Read more...]

EVA Air finalises orders for five extra Boeing 787

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It's been reported for some time, but it seems signatures have been put onto parchment, with Boeing and EVA Air finalising an order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners. The five 787-9's will be a follow-on order, with the airline using them to sustainably grow its fleet. The additional aircraft will provide the airline with increased capacity, greater range and … [Read more...]

Finnair makes on-board experiences cuts across all classes

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Finnair it seems is cutting pennies across its passenger experience, with cuts in its catering service. Time to dive in to see where the axe will swing - and when you need to pack your own food. Finnair Airbus A350-900 Marimekko - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Long Haul Routes In business class, two meal services will be offered. Depending on the flight schedule, … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza O’Hare (River Road, Rosemont)

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Time for another Snapshot focusing on the hotel experience at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big … [Read more...]