Economy Class & Beyond

SkyTeam adds another airline. Yes, It’s ITA Airways…

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In case anyone is having doubts that ITA Airways has the blood of Aliatla still, the airline has cosied straight back up with SkyTeam.  As we all know, Alilata ceased trading on the 14th of October, with ITA Airways taking its place the day after. At that time, Alilatalia left SkyTeam, leaving an Italian shaped hole in the network. It seems a mere 14 days later, … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus outlines its Summer 2022 network plans

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Aer Lingus has outlined its Summer 2022 plans, with an emphasis on routes to Europe and North America being key to growth for the year ahead The airline will offer 71 routes in total, serving 62 destinations in total. 16 of these will be transatlantic routes. Aer Lingus is building up capacity from what is being offered for Winter and Christmas. The planned schedule … [Read more...]

Goodbye England Red List… for now.

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It seems the UK Government has decided to abandon the Red List concept completely, with the system placed on ice from next week. At the time of writing, seven countries remained on the UK Red List. They were Colombia Dominican Republic Ecuador Haiti Panama Peru Venezuela Arrivals after 4 am Monday 1st November 2021 will no longer need to go … [Read more...]

United Airlines to add five extra flights to London, 22 a day!

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United Airlines is preparing a major push for London, with the airline announcing five extra flights, making a total of 22 flights a day between the USA and London.   United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with departing Chicago O'Hare- Image, Economy Class and Beyond The five extra flights to London Heathrow are 2 x flights from Newark, NJ. The sixth and seventh daily … [Read more...]

Emirates prepares to add major capacity to Australia

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With parts of Australia edging closer to re-opening, Emirates is preparing to add a lot of capacity to the land down under. Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond In response to the easing of travel restrictions, from the 2nd of November, Emirates is stepping up the frequency on flights EK414/415 between Dubai and Sydney to daily … [Read more...]

AUTUMN BUDGET 2021: UK to lower domestic Aviation Passenger Duty

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In a move that is poorly timed with the COP26 conference in Glasgow, the UK Government has announced that Domestic Air Passenger Duty is to be reduced. The new rate will come in April 2023 for flights between airports in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak in his budget statement said: "This will help the cost of … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT – To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall – Off to Explore Innovation in seating with Recaro Aircraft Seating

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To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall - Off to Explore Innovation in seating with Recaro Aircraft Seating In this trip report: An Invite to Germany Testing and Paperwork Off to Heathrow, Terminal 5, and the South Galleries Lounge BA920 London Heathrow to Stuttgart (Club Europe) The joy of German Immigration, Into Stuttgart and the Novum Hotel Rieker, Stuttgart … [Read more...]

La Compagnie firms up its winter operations plans, with lots of Newark

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All-Premium airline La Compagnie has firmed up its operational timetable and operations for Winter 2021 from Newark, NJ, as the airline scales its operation back up. What's on the table? Newark to Paris Orly This route will return to a daily operation starting in November. Currently, it operates between four to five flights a week. Newark to Tel Aviv via Tel … [Read more...]

Lateral Flow Tests now accepted for England Day 2 testing

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For those entering England, the rules have now changed on what sort of test you need - with Lateral Flow Tests being the order of the day. Lateral Flow Tests. Now accepted for post-arrival test - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The new rule change is for passengers who are fully vaccinated by authorities recognised by the UK Government and can provide evidence. … [Read more...]

Airplane Art (Classic) – British Airways Boeing 747-400 at New York JFK

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It's Sunday again and this time, I've dived into the archives for this week's Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 747-400 at its second home of New York JFK, as it is prepared for loading and the transatlantic flight  back to London Heathrow British Airways retired their Boeing 747-400 fleet during the height of the pandemic, letting go of their … [Read more...]