Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates to update its passenger experience offerings

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Emirates is planning some major changes to the onboard service it delivered in the skies.  Let us dive in and see what's being offered as the airline splashes US$2 Billion around. Across the fleet - Cabin upgrades Emirates is opening its chequebook and starting to refit its cabins, where cabins will be retrofitted with new or reupholstered seats, new panelling, … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Feeling Finnair – To Helsinki on a bargain airfare 

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To Helsinki on a Tier Point Bargain airfare Feeling Finnair How much for 160 Tier Points? 3 am. Digbeth Coach Station. We know the drill by now… Cathay Pacific Lounge (Business Class), London Heathrow Finnair AY1332 London Heathrow to Helsinki Airport (Business Class) This is new: Leaving Helsinki Airport Crowne Plaza Helsinki Exploring … [Read more...]

UK Train Drivers strike – Saturday 13th August

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We're sticking with the rails this week, as we've got another railway strike inbound, affecting 11 of the rail operators in the United Kingdom.  Good luck getting a train out of Euston Station for a start – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. This week's rail strike will affect passengers travelling with the following companies (whose members are part of the ASLEF … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport pledges a crackdown on parking beyond the airport

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Oh, Manchester Airport. The airport that brought you fees and fines for breathing if you bring a car near the premises is now announcing a crackdown on inconsiderate and illegal parking in neighbouring communities. Manchester Airport Terminal 3 in the early Morning - Image, EconomyClass and Beyond Manchester Airport is conducting the work along with Manchester City … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Finnair 1337 Helsinki to London Heathrow (A330/Business Class)

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It is time for another snapshot, this time focusing on the passenger experience between Helsinki and London Heathrow aboard Finnair AY1337. In case you have forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Helsinki Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport as it prepares for the long trip back to Tokyo, Japan. Japan Airlines operates a fleet of 33 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline also operates the Boeing 777-200ER, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in its … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (6th August)

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It's the end of the week in the Commonwealth Games host city of Birmingham, so naturally, I've escaped the Birmingham bubble for the day. However, this blog goes on. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From the Medals Ceremony of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Group finals. Hamburg Trip Report In news that is amazing to me, I can finish a piece of … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: AIX2022 Back in Person – Innovation Continues

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Innovation Continues Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022: Back in Person Redemption seats exist for a reason Off to LHR, Terminal 5 South Lounge BA0974 London Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe) Into Germany and IBIS Hotel What you might have missed from Aircraft Interiors Expo 2022 What do I get up to on the off-hours? (or “Do you have a life?”) … [Read more...]