Economy Class & Beyond

Travel Technology – Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 – Evolution of a classic?

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Time for some more Travel Technology that has fallen in my lap - this time, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 4. I have been daily driving a Surface Laptop for just under two years, so to say I have got more than a healthy interest in how the line has progressed - and is it still one of the best PC experiences going? Surface Laptop? The Surface laptop is a mid to high-level … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th October)

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It's that time of the week when I try and marry text, links and witty commentary into a single post. Yes - it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It is yellow - The Yellow Bullring Bull, Selfridges, Birmingham.  Doing it for the Tier Points The great writer's block of September was unblocked, and I managed to get the final five parts of this adventure. … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines to add additional Premium Economy Seats

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Austrian Airlines is expanding its Premium Economy product, with it expanding from 24 to 40 seats per aircraft. Austrian Airlines Boeing 777-20ER departing Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has noted that since Premium Economy arrived on its aircraft in 2018, it has been well received by both business and leisure travellers. However, the … [Read more...]

Slamming into the Buffers – another National Rail Strike (8th October)

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It's that time of the week again - so it must be time for another National Rail Strike. This time, its the RMT Union calling its members out on strike. What is going to be operating? Network Rail has provided a map of what passenger services may operate. 20% of services are planned to operate (around 1 in 5 if you're lucky) . Map showing open lines for Saturday 8 … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points – 320 Tier Points, Done

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320 Tier Points, Done. Doing it for the Tier Points And once again, welcome to the Tier Point Enrichment Centre What can you do with about three hours and a bit of sleep? (Coach, Heathrow Airport and Lounge) Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki (Business Class/A350) Planes, Trains, Boats and Trams – Into Helsinki and slightly beyond Crowne Plaza … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus to return to Bradley International Airport, Connecticut

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Aer Lingus is continuing to boost its Summer 2023 network, with the airline returning the Bradley International Airport, Connecticut to Dublin, Ireland route for Summer 2023. Aer Lingus Airbus A321LR at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The route will commence on 26th March 2023. The service will operate daily through October and offer connectivity to … [Read more...]

Changes ahead for the Caledonian Sleeper

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The Caledonian Sleeper - which connects London and Scotland with a sleeper train service is looking forward to a change of management and ownership as The Scottish Government and Serco. Caledonian Sleeper train - Image, Caledonian Sleeper (Secrco) Serco and The Scottish government signed a 15-year franchise, with a 'rebase clause in year seven of the agreement that … [Read more...]

It’s another rail strike (5th October)

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It is time for another rail strike in the UK. If you are planning to be elsewhere on a train today (or trying to travel home from a conference in Birmingham), you might want to see if you can get a lift from your friends. If you have friends, who enjoy Yakety Sax playing when going in and out of a venue. Good luck even getting into Birmingham New Street today, let alone … [Read more...]