Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th October)

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The year continues to move forward, as we head towards the last weeks of October. But it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. What were the skies like when you were young? The Orb, Little Fluffy Clouds (Shot from inside the Bullring, Birmingham). New Aircraft News Lufthansa will name its first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin” - Although will the … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic prepares for its major November 8th Network Ramp-up

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With the 8th of November coming closer and closer, Virgin Atlantic is preparing a major network ramp up for US-bound travellers. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  What routes are returning? London Heathrow and Manchester to Orlando is first up, resuming on the 8th for those of you who want to be friends … [Read more...]

British Airways to codeshare with Kenya Airways

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British Airways has announced a codeshare with Keyna Airways over routes between London and Keyna, as well as connections at both ends. British Airways Boeing 777-200ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Customers flying to Nairobi with British Airways will be able to seamlessly connect to 20 destinations across East and Central Africa, including Douala, Zanzibar, Lusaka, … [Read more...]

Lumo commences operations on the East Coast Main Line

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Open Access Train operator Lumo commenced operations, with the first train departing Kings Cross to Edinburhg on a press trip. Lumo Class 803 Hitachi AT300 - Image, Hitachi Rail. Lumo will operate between London Kings Cross and Edinburgh, operating between the principal stations of Stevenage, Newcastle, and Morpeth, with an end-to-end journey taking 4 and a half … [Read more...]

Lufthansa will name it’s first Boeing 787-9 “Berlin”

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Lufthansa loves to name its aircraft after places and cities. Well, the airline will name its first upcoming Boeing 787-9  after the German capital - "Berlin". Ich heiße Berlin! - Lufthansa Boeing 787-9, Rendering  Lufthansa,  The naming ceremony is set to take place following the delivery of the aircraft next year. "Berlin" is the first of five … [Read more...]