Economy Class & Beyond

Porter Airlines to introduce its own beer

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Airlines introducing their own co-branded beers isn't a new thing, but it is interesting how airlines go about it and whom they partner with. Porter Airlines of Canada is the latest airline to do this, with a new offering. The airline has partnered with Beau's Brewing Co. for a beer called the Porter Porter. According to both the brewers and the airline, it is a dark … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways amenity kits go pink for Breast Cancer Awareness

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Qatar Airways is going a little pink from the normal marron, as it rolls out updated amenities and served. Passengers on the airline are being offered an exclusive "Think Pink" experience in the sky as well in Hamad International Airport lounges, including custom-designed limited-edition BRIC’S amenity kits and pink-themed special menus. The amenity kits … [Read more...]

UK “Reduced” Red List in Effect – Changes to travel rules live

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The latest changes in the UK's Red List have gone into effect earlier today (4 am BST). Let's take a look at what those changes are and how you are affected. The "Reduced" Red List The red list has been reduced down to seven countries in total These are: Colombia Dominican Republic Ecuador Haiti Panama Peru Venezuela For Red List Countries, entry … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th October)

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We're barreling through October at a rate of knots - and we're at the end of another week again. Time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond I should be here this weekend rather than in the UK. However, a healing leg and restricted immigration rules have put paid to that for now - Millenium Park, Chicago IL.  UK Government Entry Restriction changes Some big … [Read more...]

Singapore to open Vaccinated Travel Lanes to eight more Countries

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The Government of Singapore is preparing to add further Vaccinated Travel Lanes to the country - expanding the corridors from Germany and Brunei. The Vaccinated Traveller Lane programme will be extended to eight countries. They include Canada Denmark France Italy Netherlands Spain, United Kingdom United States of America This will … [Read more...]

WestJet to add Toronto to Dublin route

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WestJet of Canada has opened bookings for a new route, connecting Toronto to Dublin, Ireland.  WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 taking off - Image, Westjet via Youtube The new non-stop seasonal flights are set to operate four times weekly, beginning on 15th May and will increase to daily by 2nd  June 2022. The airline will operate between Toronto-Pearson and Dublin Airport. Planned … [Read more...]

Air Belgium takes delivery of its first Airbus A330neo

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Air Belgium is taking a big step forward today, as it takes delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Air Belgium A330-900neo - Image, Airbus.  This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. This is the first of two A330-900neo the airline is taking delivery of. They will be configured in a three-class configuration, made up … [Read more...]

Air Dolomiti selects Geven seating for its Embraer fleet retrofit

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Air Dolomiti (the Italian Airline of Lufthansa Group) has selected new seats for its Embraer retrofit- with the airline choosing Geven ESSENZA. The Geven Essenza RJ Seats for Air Dolomiti - Image, Geven. The retrofit programme will cover a total of 15 Embraer aircraft. Lufthansa Group has been deploying Geven seating on its new aircraft, with them using the Essenza, … [Read more...]

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