Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways unveils its new Safety Video

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I've lost track of when I last saw the last British Airways safety video on one of their aircraft. But it seems the airline is wanting to bring the video back, with the airline unveiling its new video today. Let's waste no time and dive in with their new video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzQlX9Bg6Lk According to the airline, it features the airline’s … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (15th April)

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It's that time of the week again when I try and wrap things together, and package them up whilst consuming a beverage that resembles coffee. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Look up - The Library of Birmingham, Centenary Square. TRIP REPORT: Back in the Groove The first of three parts of this trip report has made it into the real world. I'm going to … [Read more...]

Neste to power Ryanair out of Amsterdam, with a 40% SAF mixture

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With airlines seeking to secure key Sustainable Aviation Fuel sources, some are proceeding with higher mixes in their fuel blends. Ryanair has extended its collaboration with Neste. This is a big one, with the move by the two parts to enable Ryanair to power its full schedule of flights from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with a 40% blend of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation … [Read more...]

Air Canada to add a Vancouver to Dubai service

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For those wanting to escape to warmer clients in the winter, Air Canada is planning to launch a service between Vancouver and Dubai International.  Air Canada Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline plans to launch a four-times-a-week service from the 28th of October. The planned operation is as follows: AC78 DEPART YVR 20:0 … [Read more...]

SWISS refreshes and reopens its Non-Schengen Lounge

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For those travelling through Zurich Airport’s D Gates, there is good news, with SWISS International Air Lines reopening its Non-Schengen Lounge The lounge is located within the airport’s transfer zone, and offers its visitors a wide range of attractions over its 650 square metres, providing views of the airport apron and the distant Alps, and allowing … [Read more...]

British Airways to offer “Avios only” flights… eh?

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In a move that raises an eyebrow, British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats. Why Geneva? On this winter Saturday, there are three British Airways aircraft parked up at 3 pm in the afternoon - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The first … [Read more...]