Economy Class & Beyond

The train to nowhere – UK National Rail Strike Day 3

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With zero movements from either side of the dispute, we've arrived at Day 3 of the National Rail Strike. What might be open if we're lucky - Image, Network Rail - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industrial-action/. If we're lucky, 20% of trains will operate on limited parts of the UK National Rail Network, with most main lines having some sort of service, whilst branch … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Ibis Hotel, St Pauli Hamburg

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Time for another snapshot, this time focusing on the Ibis hotel, in St Pauli, Hamburg. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – … [Read more...]

Delta to restore its US – Korea network out of Minneapolis

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Editors note: Yes, we're still working through our backlog... Delta Air Lines is to resume its connection between Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and Seoul-Incheon International Airport from the 2nd October 2022. The Minneapolis to Seoul route will operate using an Airbus A350-900 aircraft with a choice of four cabin experiences – Delta One Suites, … [Read more...]

Anunvu to deliver In Flight Entertainment for Norse Atlantic Airways

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Anunvu and Norse Atlantic Airways have announced a partnership for Anunvu to deliver In-Flight Entertainment for the airline. With Norse Atlantic Airways selecting Anunvu, they become their latest customer. Norse passengers will have access to nearly 200 movies and television shows including popular Hollywood releases and Western television shows. Anunvu will work … [Read more...]

JetBlue expands UK operations, doubles flights out of Gatwick

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JetBlue has been busy, with the airline securing permanent slots at London Heathrow, whilst choosing to expand its operations out to Gatwick Airport. JetBlue Airbus A321LR - Image, JetBlue via Twitter. Securing Heathrow Heathrow's slots are always a challenge for obtaining slots at an appropriate time of day., but it seems JetBlue has obtained "reasonable slots - with … [Read more...]

Hitting the buffers: Day 2 of the UK National Rail Strike inbound

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With little movement from either side, it seems we're fast heading into Day 2 of the National Rail Strike. What might be open if we're lucky - Image, Network Rail - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/industrial-action/. On the day of writing, services have been impacted still, with 60% of timetabled trains operating. We're focusing on the Thursday and Saturday strikes that … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways London 956 Heathrow to Hamburg (Club Europe)

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It’s time for a Snapshot, this time examining the passenger experience aboard British Airways 956 between London Heathrow and Hamburg. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the … [Read more...]

UK National Rail Strike – Let the chaos roll

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For those of you who are thinking of heading to the railways in the United Kingdom to travel this week... I'd consider delaying your travels until next week, as a national rail strike, impacting the rail network and rail operating companies is set to start today (Tuesday), impacting travel for the rest of the week  What might be open if we're lucky - Image, Network Rail - … [Read more...]