Economy Class & Beyond

Delta prepares for a busy European Summer 2023

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Delta Air Lines is preparing for a busy Summer 2023, with the airline planning to increase capacity and add new routes to the network. Delta Airbus A330-300 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Capacity will increase across the transatlantic network by 8%, with additional flights including London-Heathrow, Paris, Geneva, Stuttgart and … [Read more...]

Doncaster-Sheffield Airport to close

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It seems that the review into the vitality of Doncaster Sheffield Airport has concluded. And sadly, it is not good news for the facility. Twilight times - Image, Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The Peel Group announces that the Strategic Review at Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) has ended. Regretfully, no tangible proposals have been received regarding the ownership of … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th September)

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It's that time of the week when we look back at some of our coverage, post some links and pretend the world is a happy place. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's Pride weekend in Birmingham. And even The Bull is Fabulous.  TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points To prove I can publish constant content more than a few times a week, here's … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to add flights to/from Hong Kong

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With Hong Kong planning to abandon Hotel Quarantines (under a 0+3 system), Cathay Pacific is noticing an upswing in bookings.  Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  With the Hong Kong SAR Government’s latest measures to facilitate travel to Hong Kong, the airline has welcomed the decision to remove the hotel quarantine arrangement … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points – AY1332 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Helsinki Airport (Business Class/A350)

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AY1332 - London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Helsinki Airport 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 … [Read more...]

Air France unveils new Business and Premium Economy Amenity Kits

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With its La Premier amenity kit renewed, Air France is working down the cabin - this time taking focus on amenity kits in Business class and Premium Economy. Like most amenity kits, these will be offered in Business Class and Premium Economy on the airline long-haul segments. With reusability an important point, the kits have been developed with an eco-friendly approach so … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Doing it for the Tier Points – What can you do with about three hours and a bit of sleep? Coach and lounge anyone?

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What can you do with about three hours and a bit of sleep? Coach and Cathay Pacific lounge anyone? 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, … [Read more...]