Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates to launch Miami service in July

04/06/2021 by Kevincm

Emirates is growing its USA network with the planned launch of a new route between Dubai and Miami. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxiing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new route will operate four times a week between Florida’s second-largest city, Miami, and Dubai, from 22 July 2021. The move will expand Emirates footprint in the USA - serving … [Read more...]

Who is annoyed at the Green List Change? Well, easyJet for a start

03/06/2021 by Kevincm

It's never good when you get a press release five minutes after a Government minister opens their mouth with words falling out of it. Top of the pile goes to easyJet - who are not happy about the green list changes. The full quote from easyJet below. Johan Lundgren, easyJet CEO commented: “This shock decision to add Portugal to the Amber list is a huge blow to … [Read more...]

UK Green List Changes: Portugal demoted to Amber, Seven Countries move to Red

03/06/2021 by Kevincm

It's been three weeks since Grant Shapps initially announced the "green list" that allows for Quarantine-free arrivals in the UK. Let's see what counties have made it on the list this week... and which ones go on the red list. Countries/Regions being added to the Green List None Yes, you read that right. Not a sausage. No additions at all. Countries that are … [Read more...]

EU Digital COVID Certificate goes live, with 7 countries initially taking part

02/06/2021 by Kevincm

For those in the European Union, proving your COVID status when travelling today will be a little easier, with the EU Digital COVID Certificate/EU Gateway going live with seven countries - a month ahead of schedule The EU Digital COVID Certificate is a certificate that verified a person's COVID-19 status in what the European Commission describes as "in a secure and … [Read more...]

Emirates to increase services to Italy

01/06/2021 by Kevincm

Emirates is planning to broaden its Italian network, with growth across the country. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has confirmed the following route changes: Dubai and Venice will resume from 1st July, initially offering 3 flights a week Dubai and Milan will increase from 8 to 10 weekly flights in … [Read more...]

Frankfurt Airport Terminal 2 set to reopen

31/05/2021 by Kevincm

Following on from Lufthansa opening its First Class Lounge, Frankfurt Airport is set to reopen Terminal 2 from 1st June. Frankfurt Airport Terminal 2 check in area - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With Terminal 2 reopening, its parking facilities, the Sky Line and bus transfer connections to Terminal 1 will recommence operation too. If you're flying out of … [Read more...]

Lufthansa reopens its First Class Lounge at Frankfurt Airport

31/05/2021 by Kevincm

Lufthansa is taking steps towards normality, with the airline planning to reopen its First Class Lounge at Frankfurt Airport from 1st June. The lounge is being reopened in response to declining infection rates and the easing of travel restrictions - with more people want to fly again. The First Class Lounge will be the first major First Class … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner taking off from London Heathrow

30/05/2021 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner taking off from London Heathrow, off on its next long haul destination. British Airways operate a fleet of 12 Boeing 787-8 Dreamlienrs. The airline also operates the first stretch Boeing 787-9 and the second stretch Boeing 787-10. As well as … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th May)

29/05/2021 by Kevincm

We're barrelling towards the end of May, as well as Bank Holiday Weekend in the UK (or Memorial Day in the USA). It's therefore time to look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Towards Normality. Coffee, More Coffee and ... COVID Antigen testing kits (featuring another Starbucks coffee, my Surface Go, Nespresso capsules and NHS Test and Trace testing … [Read more...]

KLM boosts its international network for Winter 2021

29/05/2021 by Kevincm

KLM is scaling up its intercontinental operations for winter 2021, with the announcement of six routes. KLM Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new routes are confirmed for the winter schedule (31 October 2021 to 26 March 2022). KLM will add the following routes: Mombasa (Kenya) Orlando (United States … [Read more...]