Economy Class & Beyond

ANA takes delivery of its last Airbus A380

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As the deliveries of the Airbus A380 dwindle to nothing (and some of the earlier examples being turned into keychains), All Nippon Airways of Japan has taken delivery of their final Airbus A380 - the orange seat turtle.  The third sea turtle - or Flying Hanou will serve the Japan to Honolulu market (like the other two sea turtles do). Here it … [Read more...]

The USA sets 8th November as the magic date

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A lot of people - including your writer and editor - have been waiting for the chance to return to the United States of America. Well, it seems the 8th November is the magic date, when the US will end its blanket travel bans, and base entry on vaccination status. The bans were put in place starting in January 2020, through to March 2020, as a response to the growing COVID … [Read more...]

UK to remove Day 2 PCR testing requirement from 24th October

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Breaking a bit late this evening, it seems that the demand by the UK Government for a Day 2 PCR test is being abolished, instead requiring a Day 2 Lateral Flow test. Get used to more Lateral Flow Tests - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The change will go into effect from the 24th October - just in time for the Half-Term holidays Grant Shapps announced the move on … [Read more...]

Wizz Air fly their first A321neo with Recaro SL3710 seating

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Recaro Aircraft Seating SL3710 economy class seat is taking flight - this time aboard Wizz Air’s brand-new Airbus A321neo.  Wizz Air SL3710 - Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating A total of 146 shipsets will be delivered to Wizz Air through to 2027. For Wizz Air, the SL3710 will be helpful. The seat comes in at only 9kg per seat (27kg per triple). It is designed for short-haul … [Read more...]

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...]