Economy Class & Beyond

The early morning open road

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It’s about 5 am when I hit publish on this - meaning that I have abandoned the city of bus strikes - and instead on a coach out of Birmingham to my destination southwards. Again, I’m sometimes asked why I do the National Express Coach first thing in the morning, rather than other things. It boils down to cost, believe it or not. Heathrow hotel … [Read more...]

SAUDIA plans an expansion of 25 new destinations

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SAUDI seems to be in full strength after its recent order with Boeing - and is going after new customers with the airline planning to serve 25 new destinations. Saudia Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner departing London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The routes will be operated by SAUDIA and flyadeal. The new routes are in a convenient map below: The new … [Read more...]

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...]