Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates to add Montreal to its network

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Emirates is gearing up to launch its second Canadian gateway, with the planned launch of a service between Dubai and Montreal. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The new route will commence on the 5th of July, operating a daily service between the two cities. Montréal becomes Emirates’ second gateway in Canada, complementing its passenger … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd April)

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It's that time of the week after I've woken up after a long sleep and tried to do something with the day - and try to collect all the links into one friendly thing that might make sense when I started typing this introduction. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Centenary Square, Central Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove This week, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back into the Groove – The Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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Back in the Groove The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Something a little different? Maybe…  Off to the Land of Milk and Honey. I mean Heathrow Terminal 5 British Airways Galleries Lounge (South Lounge Complex)  British Airways BA295 – London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Club World) Into the USA, Crowne Plaza O’Hare Hyatt Regency … [Read more...]

LNER to launch a named train for the coronation

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With the coronation of King Charles III fast coming,  London North Eastern Railway (LNER) will launch a newly named service to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday 6th May 2023. And it will be operated by an Azuma of some sort - Image, LNER.  From 6th May, the daily 11:00 service between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh … [Read more...]

China Airlines to offer a new catering experience with Le Palais

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China Airlines has announced it is partnering with Le Palais, the only three-star Michelin restaurant in Taiwan, to deploy a new “Skyward 3-Stars Private Cuisine” in-flight menu. The new menu will be introduced on all long-haul flights to Europe and North America departing from Taiwan starting on the 21st of April. The menu, designed by Le Palais will be … [Read more...]

Austrian Airlines to renew their fleet with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

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It seems that the powers at be at Lufthansa Group have decided which aircraft Austrian Airlines will be getting for its long-haul fleet renewal.  And it will be the Boeing 787-9. Austrian_787-9 - Rendering, Austrian Airlines The airline will gain Ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The first 787 will be landing beginning of 2024 in Vienna and will expand the flag … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways increases services to Casablanca and Marrakesh

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Qatar Airways is continuing to fill in the gaps in its network, with the airline planning to return to Casablanca and Marrakesh. Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Flight to the two cities will resume on 30 June 2023, operating four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays., and will operate through the summer season with … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds new routes and capacity to the South Pacific

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United Airlines is planning a major network expansion from the USA to Australia and New Zealand. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond First up is a new route between San Francisco and Christchurch set to commence on 1st December 2023. United will be the only airline to offer direct flights between the U.S. and New Zealand's South … [Read more...]