Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates prepares its inflight service offering for Ramadan

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With the month of Ramadan expected to begin this week (around 22nd March), Emirates is playing its inflight service part for those who are observing this time. Let us see what they are preparing. Iftar Meal Boxes honouring Bedouin heritage From 22 March, customers breaking their fast across all cabin classes to select Emirates destinations will receive … [Read more...]

UPDATED 21ST MARCH – Coming to Birmingham, Coventry or Wolverhampton from Monday? Good luck finding a bus

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UPDATED: 22ND MARCH 23:20 WITH THE LATEST SCHEDULE UPDATES  It seems that drivers who work for National Express Bus Coventry or National Express Bus West Midlands have rejected a pay deal, leading to indefinite strike action. Things that will be a rare site from Monday onwards - National Express West Midlands Buses operating - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th March)

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It's the end of the week again. After a marathon drive back (4 and half hours stuck on the M1 is not my idea of fun), it's still Saturday (and the Saturday before Mother's Day in the UK), so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  After being stuck on the M1 in static traffic for one and a half hours, this was a Welcome Break - Newport Pagnell … [Read more...]

Air France sets out its Summer 2023 operations, as well as where its refurbished 777-300ER is going next…

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Air France is preparing for a busy summer, with some new destinations and frequency increases. Air France Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It seems a mixture of strong travel demand, along with restrictions being lifted will mean that Air France is planning operations at Summer 2019 levels. For the 2023 summer season (April … [Read more...]

UK Passport Issuing Delays ahead – Passport Office Strike Action Ahead

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It seems the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union is planning to take its workers who work for HM Passport Office on strike from 3 April to 5 May. This will impact over 1000 workers who are planning to take the five-week industrial action. It impacts passport offices in Durham, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Newport, Peterborough and Southport, with the members … [Read more...]

SAS to expand European and International Operations

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SAS is adding capacity and new routes for the summer, as it attempts to resuscitate its network, as well as its fortunes. SAS Airbus A320neo at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Long Haul Additions Let us start with the Long Haul network. As already announced, SAS will start flights from Gothenburg and Aalborg to Newark, New York with an … [Read more...]

Emirates formally unveils its new livery for its fleet

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Emirates has unveiled an update to its livery to the public after it leaked online yesterday. In this latest design, the UAE flag on the Emirates tailfin is much more dynamic and flowing with a 3D-effect artwork, and the wingtips have been painted red with the Emirates logo in Arabic calligraphy “popping” out in reverse white. Passengers onboard … [Read more...]

easyJet to add Manchester – Istanbul to its network

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easyJet is trying a new destination for Summer 2023, with the airline planning to operate a Manchester to Istanbul service. easyJet Airbus A320neo taxing at Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will be the first time the airline will operate to the Istanbul Airport in Turkey’s largest city, which becomes the 156th destination on easyJet’s … [Read more...]