Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates to add five 777 freighters to its fleet

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Emirates fleet expansion continues - this time its cargo arm, as the airline announced an order for five Boeing 777 Freighters. Emirates Boeing 777F - Image, The Boeing Company At list prices, these five aircraft are valued at more than $1.7 billion at list prices. They will be operated by Emirates SkyCargo, adding to its fleet of 11 777 Freighters, bringing it up to … [Read more...]

Avios with your Uber? British Airways and Uber announces a tie-up

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Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app.   To ride, to earn. To achieve this, you will need to link your British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts. Members of the airline’s loyalty programme will be eligible to collect 1 Avios for every £1 spent on any ride, whether that be by car, coach … [Read more...]

Elizabeth Line services commence through-running

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A challenger has appeared as the Elizabeth Line train has commenced through-running through the Crossrail core. And yes, the Purple trains will be going through it The new configuration of the Elizabeth line means that trains from the West (Reading and Heathrow branches) will mostly go through the Crossrail core and terminate at Abbey Wood. Meanwhile, from the East … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Finnair Airbus A330-300 “Marimekko Unikko” approaching Chicago O’Hare International

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Finnair Airbus A330-300 in Marimekko livery featuring the "Unikko" pattern, as it completes the journey from Helsinki Vantaa to Chicago O'Hare International. Finnair operates a fleet of eight Airbus A330-300 aircraft, which are in the process of being refitted with the Collins … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th November)

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We're now barrelling toward the end of the year with a frightening speed. With clocks gone back and darker nights here, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. And for once, I had an umbrella. Colmore Row, Birmingham City Centre after a late-evening writing session. I could have gone with a Christmas market photo, but even I have limits. Trip Report: Fall … [Read more...]