Economy Class & Beyond

First ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 takes flight as the airline prepares for a busy summer

22/04/2022 by Kevincm

The first ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 in its blue livery recently took off on its maiden test flight. As it edges from the test flights towards delivery, what plans does the airline have for the new aircraft for the summer? ITA Airways Airbus A350-900 first take off, Image Airbus via Twitter. The aircraft made its first flight in company colours on the 21st of … [Read more...]

Finnair lines up its Winter 2022 season, with 77 destinations

22/04/2022 by Kevincm

Finnair is planning its winter 2022 programme, by it announcing 77 destinations for the upcoming season. The airline is planning to fly from its Helsinki and Stockholm hubs for the winter, with its destinations split down by: Five US destinations Ten Asian destinations 62 European and domestic destinations USA Finnair’s US offering comprises daily flights … [Read more...]

Air Canada to serve Manchester UK again

21/04/2022 by Kevincm

For those who wish to travel between Manchester Airport and Toronto - without going through London Heathrow, there's good news with Air Canada confirming it is planning to operate to the North West of England for the summer. Air Canada Airbus A330-300 preparing to depart Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Air Canada has will resume its non-stop seasonal … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: British Airways BA296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow (World Traveller Plus) – Sweet Home Chicago

20/04/2022 by Kevincm

Sweet Home Chicago British Airways BA296 Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 to London Heathrow Terminal 5 (World Traveller Plus/Premium Economy) Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport Terminal 3 set to reopen on the 22nd April

20/04/2022 by Kevincm

Manchester Airport has been in the news a lot, with the issues it's had processing people through security, with passengers missing flights. Well, whilst they are still trying to employ more people to help, there is a little bit of relief as Terminal 3 is set to fully reopen. Manchester Airport Terminal 3 in the early Morning - Image, EconomyClass and … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back to O’Hare Terminal 5, British Airways Terraces Lounge – Sweet Home, Chicago

19/04/2022 by Kevincm

Sweet Home Chicago Back to Terminal 5 and the British Airways Terraces Lounge Well, it’s been Well, it’s been a long two years, hasn’t it? Testing, Testing, Swab 1-2-3… Off to Heathrow (Take the coach they say. It’s fun they say) Cathay Pacific T3 lounge, Heathrow Airport AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare … [Read more...]

UK Government launches “Great Britsh Rail Sale”. What are the catches?

19/04/2022 by Kevincm

In an effort to drum up sales on the rails, the UK Government is launching "The Great British Rail Sale". Well, that sounds fine and dandy in a headline. What are the catches though? So first up are some of the savings, with the promise of over one million rail tickets will be slashed by up to 50%. Highlighted examples include: York to Leeds: was £5.60, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art- Hop! by Air France Embraer E170 at Birmingham Airport

17/04/2022 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some Easter Airplane Art. This week, we have a Hop! by Air France Embraer E170 arriving at Birmingham Airport after completing a journey from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport. Hop! by Air France operates the regional services for Air France. The airline operates 15 of the smaller Embraer E170 Regional Jet, along with the … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th April)

16/04/2022 by Kevincm

We're coming up to the Easter Mid-point and if I've done my driving successfully, I won't be in Birmingham. But things on this blog progress no matter what - therefore it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. If it's the Bank Holiday Weekend, I've got to at Newport Pagnell services Trip Report: Sweet Home, Chicago I hope you're enjoying the mid-point of … [Read more...]

TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY: The Dell 5420 – Cheapness over Mediocrity?

16/04/2022 by Kevincm

Welcome back to Travel Technology, this time focusing on Dell’s Business Laptop - the Latitude 5420. We’ll dive straight into a comment from a friend that may have shaped this review. What was that comment? “Wow. That feels so cheap”. Compared to Dell 5410 and 5400, are they far from the truth, or has Dell cheaped out on their … [Read more...]