Economy Class & Beyond

Vodafone UK to re-introduce EU Roaming charges

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In a surprise to no one, Vodafone UK is set to re-introduce roaming fees when travelling to the European Union. The move follows competitor network EE who have also reintroduced roaming charges. The changes will go into effect from January 2022. Vodafone's press release is one of the biggest bits of spin on the planet I've seen (and trust me -I see plenty most days … [Read more...]

SkyWest orders an further 16 Embraer E175 aircraft

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SkyWest continues to expand its fleet with the purchase of 16 new E175 jets to SkyWest, for operation in the Delta Air Lines. Delta Connection Embraer 175 for SkyWest - Image, Embraer The 16 aircraft will join the 71 E175 jets that SkyWest already operates for Delta. The E175 aircraft will fly exclusively with Delta under a Capacity Purchase Agreement, under the Delta … [Read more...]

Geven Seating unveil their new Economy Seat – Introducing “Elemento”

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Geven and PriestmanGoode have unveiled their new seat - The Elemento economy seat. Elemento by Geven, Rendering, Geven The Elemento is the first model of the Next Generation family line and design elements by Geven, with input from PriestmanGoode. The Elemento is part of the partnership's project to create an entirely new line of next-generation seats, focused on … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th August)

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We've passed another week of rapidly changing travel advice and news - so here is your weekly update in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Feeding time.  Travel Restrictions and Changes to the United Kingdom There's a lot to go through this week - with both USA/EU to the UK changes live, as well as major changes to the Green/Amber/Red Lists Entry into … [Read more...]

UK latest Green/Amber/Red Lists changes now *LIVE*

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With 4 am passing today, it means the latest changes to entry into the United Kingdom has gone live. Let us remind ourselves of this week's changes of which country has moved to which list: Green List Austria – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/austria/entry-requirements Germany … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines plans a major network resumption to the UK

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With the UK changing its immigration rules to allow vaccinated travellers from the European Union and the United States of America to land, Delta Air Lines is gearing up to offer more flights between the United Kingdom. Delta is planning the following changes to its network: Seattle - London Heathrow - Restarts three times a week from 7th October. Detriot - … [Read more...]

Emirates to restart its Glasgow service

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Emirates is joining the return to the UK party - with the airline planning to restart services to Glasgow Airport. Emirates Boeing 777-200LR - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate four flights a week flights from 11 August 2021. Planned operations include EK27 DEAPRT DXB 07:50 ARRIVE GLA 12:45 EK28 DEPART GLA 14:34 ARRIVE DXB … [Read more...]

Etihad to resume London and Manchester services

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With the upcoming changes to UK Green/Amber/Red Lists, Etihad Airways is to preparing to ramp up its services to the UK. Etihad Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in-flight - Image, Etihad The airline is planning to operate 28 flights a week to the UK from Sunday 8th August. It will operate the following:  Abu Dhabi - London Heathrow - Three Times Daily  Abu … [Read more...]

Escape to The Village – Exploring Porthmadog

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Exploring Porthmadog Escape From The Village A trip to The Village to escape from the world. In this journey I want time off. I will not be stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered! Escaping Birmingham, Transport for Wales Birmingham New Street to Porthmadog Travelodge Porthmadog Exploring Porthmadog Welcome to your Village – … [Read more...]