Economy Class & Beyond

UPDATED: UK to drop Passenger Locator form requirement

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For all of us who hate paperwork, there’s good news ahead, as the Sectary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has announced the Passenger Locator Form is to be “stood down”. As usual, the Minister has failed to use his press release service via the Department for transport or Department of Heath and Social Care at the time of writing, so he has … [Read more...]

American Airlines to move some flights around Heathrow Terminals

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American Airlines is to move some of its flights around the Heathrow Terminals, with some flights moving from Terminal 3 to Terminal 5. American Airline Boeing 777-200ER taxiing at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond A total of 11 daily flights will move over, serving the following destinations from Terminal 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Los Angeles Miami New … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (12th/13th March)

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Hello from the Windy City. Belay that Hello from the freezing cold city. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Under the bean - Cloud Gate, Chicago. I'm in the photo somewhere... You can play hunt the writer for internet points if you've got the time ;)  Personal Travel Yes, I've got off my backside and travelled again. Some vignettes from … [Read more...]

Emirates and Garuda Indonesia announce a codeshare deal

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It seems that Emirates and Garuda Indonesia have reached an agreement to provide a codeshare between the two airlines. Let us dive in - before I burst into song. flying hand in, together each in our heart - Emirates and Garuda Indonesia start their codeshare - Image, Emirates.  The new codeshare has come into effect at the time of publication. Under the new … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines and DHL tie up for cargo services

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We're back to cargo today, as DHL Express has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement with Singapore Airlines to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express' expansion of its intercontinental air network to meet customer demand in fast-growing international express shipping markets.The aircraft and crew will be based at … [Read more...]

Delta to offer plant-based food options onboard

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Delta Air Lines is expanding its inflight food offerings, with the airline offering plant-based food options from Impossible Foods and Black Sheep Foods. The new options will launch this month alongside the reintroduction of hot meals for Delta One and First Class customers on select flights 900 miles and greater. So what are they offering? Impossible … [Read more...]

Emerald Airlines prepares its Belfast network launch

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Emerald Airlines (the Aer Lingus Regional operator) has firmed up its Belfast network, with the first routes out of Belfast City Airport, as well as a launch date. Emerald Airlines ATR72-600 in Aer Lingus Regional House Colours  - Image, Emerald Airlines Where can you fly from Belfast City Airport? Birmingham, Up to 3x daily, launching 24th March … [Read more...]

Out of office

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I’m out of the office today. Coverage on the blog resumes much later. There maybe some travel tech reviews going live later as well as a couple of other things…. … [Read more...]