Economy Class & Beyond

Virgin Atlantic to add capacity between the UK and the Caribbean

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With the Green and Amber list changes being a thing, Virgin Atlantic is preparing for a major push for the Caribbean, with the airline scaling up services.  Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Virgin Atlantic is increasing the number of flights to the Caribbean by nearly 300% after a surge in demand following the … [Read more...]

Finnair adds long haul routes out of Stockholm

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It seems either Finnair is on the attack - or it has spare capacity to deploy, with the airline planning to launch long haul services out Stockholm Arlanda in Sweden - a good hour and a half away from its home of Helsinki Vantaa. Finnair Airbus A350-900 at Helsinki Vantaa Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline plans to offer the following routes out … [Read more...]

England Amber List Changes: Vaccinated Travellers no longer need to quarantine from 19th July!

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It seems that travel rules are loosening step by step in England, with an announcement in parliament by Transport Minister Grant Shapps changing the rules for persons arriving from Amber List Countries. Soon. Fully vaccinated UK residents arriving in England from amber travel list destinations will no longer have to quarantine from 19 July. They will, however, still … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport, with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to launch “Proof of Vaccination” trials

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British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Heathrow Airport have joined forces on a trial to prove it’s possible to quickly and easily verify those arriving into the UK who are fully vaccinated. The new UK proving trial, enabling inbound travellers to present their fully vaccinated status, will support the Government to move forward with its plans to remove quarantine … [Read more...]

Southeastern Railway to re-launch Class 707 commuter trains

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The Class 707 trains by Siemens will get a new lease of life, with the type to be re-launched by Southeastern Railway. Southeastern will take over the 30 Class 707 trainsets - made up of five carriages per train. Currently, these are operated by South Western Railway, which is in the process of replacing them with their Class 701 Arterio trains. The trains will offer … [Read more...]

Air France seeks to boost its “La Première” offering, working with triple Michelin-Stared Chef “Arnaud Donckele,”

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Air France is putting its entire La Première menu in the hands of a Triple Michelin star chef - Arnaud Donckele, marking the first time the entire menu has been designed by one chef for the airline. The dishes by Arnaud Donckele will be available between July to October 2021, on departures from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The menu is designed in collaboration with … [Read more...]

Japan Airlines introduce’s “Sky Wellness Kitchen” with TANITA Cafe

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Japan Airlines has always tried to be innovative in the air when it comes to the second meal service. The airline is working with TANITA for a meal and wellness product on its long haul routes.   The move comes as part of the JAL “AIR series,” which has been in operation since 2011, will be revamped to offer a new menu,“Sky Wellness Kitchen” for … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at Changi Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Singapore Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner at its home base of Singapore Changi Airport as it awaits its next long-haul destination. Singapore Airlines operates a fleet of 15 Singapore Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900, … [Read more...]

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

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It's the end of the week again, as well as US Independence Day. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond It's been a busy week in the real world as I've been tied up arguing with PC builds. But hey. At least Edgbaston Reservoir looked nice on Friday Evening. Travel RestrictionsEngland Green List Changes now live - Check before you travel Rail or Car? The … [Read more...]

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