Economy Class & Beyond

Cathay Pacific to return to Rome for Summer 2025

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Cathay Pacific has announced it will be returning to Rome, Italy for the summer of 2025. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will operate a three-times-a-week service between Hong Kong and Rome from 5 June 2025. These will be supported by the Hong Kong to Milan service, which currently operates five … [Read more...]

Loganair to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency

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It seems IAG Loyalty has signed another airline to its Avios programme - with Scottish carrier Loganair planning to adopt Avios as the loyalty currency for its Clan Loganair programme. Loganair ATR72-600 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Loganair will be the 7th airline to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency - with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar … [Read more...]

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) expands to Non-EU visitors from today (8th January)

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If your travels involve travelling to or through the United Kingdom, you will need to plan one extra step ahead. The country has extended the rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) programme. Now Live for non-EU visitors - Image, https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/easier-on-the-app The UK ETA is very much like … [Read more...]

So, you think the new British Airways revenue earning tiers are bad? Think again – they are a *LOT* worse

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With British Airways throwing out multiple babies with the bathwater with the recent announcement of the changes to their loyalty programme - The Club, I've had a think and tried to come up with some examples of how anyone is going to get Bronze, Silver, or Gold, let alone Gold Guest List. And to say my jaw dropped hard is an understatement. It's going to involve a lot … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Loganair ATR72-600 taking off from Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Loganair ATR72-600 taking off from Dublin Airport as it heads back to the United Kingdom. Loganair operates a fleet of nine ATR72-600 in its regional fleet. The airline also operates ATR42-500, ATR42-600, Britten-Norman Islander, de Havilland Canada Dash 6-310 Twin Otter, de … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (4th Janaury)

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  We're into the New Year, and as decorations are taken down, lights are turned off, and the cities get a little darker again, its time to look at something bright. I lie. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Quieter streets in Birmingham City Centre - with snow on the way. And yes, it's snowing across parts of the UK. Sky News UK and BBC News … [Read more...]

easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft

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We all know that one of an aircraft's enemies is weight, as that contributes to its fuel burn over its life. easyJet has partnered with Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings to reduce the amount of weight spent on an aircraft's paintwork. The methods they have used allow the easyJet livery colours of orange and white to be created at a lower weight than before. The solution has … [Read more...]

Emirates to serve Kuwait and Bahrain with the Airbus A350-900

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With a second Airbus A350 on its way to Emirates, the airline has decided to expand the sphere of the types of operation, with two Middle-Eastern routes to use the equipment. Emirates Airbus A350-900 - Image, Emirates. Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain. Services will start 8th of January, making them the second and … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2024: Kevin’s year in numbers

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It's time for me to look back on my year in flying, as I dive into my numbers. The big numbers for 2024 - a much busier year than previous years. If 2023 was the year I started flying again, 2024 was back into travel mode. Route Carrier Distance Equipment Class of Service BHX-DUB Ryanair 200 Boeing 737-800 Y DUB-PHL American … [Read more...]