Economy Class & Beyond

Solaseed Air go Pokemon – All the Exeggutor aboard!

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In Japan is it common for companies to tie up to promote prefectures, regions, or well... anything. Solaseed Air is hopping aboard the Pokemon Jet craze, with an aircraft to feature Exeggutor (as well as a few other Pokemon).  Spot the Solaseed Air jet, as well as all the different Pokemon. Image Solaseed Air/The Pokemon Company.  Why Exeggutor (in either … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (5th February)

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It's the end of the week as we barrel into February. It's also time for me to put some links, sarcasm and one-line zingers into a post that ties the week together. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A shop of delights - Mr Simms Sweet Shop, Great Western Arcade, Birmingham. Routes and Networks Emerald Airlines adds additional capacity out of Belfast … [Read more...]

Air France to bolster Canadian services

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Air France is bolstering its Canadian network out of Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with new routes, service resumptions and bolstered frequencies. Oh, Ottowa Let us start with Ottowa, which will be new to the Air France network. The airline will launch a five-times-a-week service to the Canadian capital from 27th June. Planned operations are listed below: AF364 DEPART CDG … [Read more...]

British Airways to restart Beijing and Shanghai services

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British Airways is following Virgin Atlantic, with the airline returning to China after an absence of two years. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond From 23 April, flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Meanwhile, from 3 June, flights will operate four times per week … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic plans to return to Shanghai

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With China reopening, Virgin Atlantic is happy to return to Shanghai in May.  Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 landing at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This will mark the return of Virgin Atlantic to China. It will be the first time since 23 December 2020 the destination has been served - having been closed for a total of 859 days at the point of … [Read more...]

UK Passport price increase goes into effect

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If you missed out on the warning last month, it's a bit late now, as the price of a UK Passport has now increased. Now more expensive than ever -Image, Home Office.  The new fees for the standard application process are: Apply online Apply by paper form Adult (16 and over) standard 34-page passport £82.50 £93 Adult (16 and … [Read more...]