Economy Class & Beyond

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

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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

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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...]

British Airways Doubles Avios seat availability!

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British Airways is trying hard to convince its members of the Avios loyalty scheme - with the airline doubling the number of reward seats. British Airways Boeing 777-300ER taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is promising to release over 250,000 additional reward seats made available, for travel from 28 July. British Airways has … [Read more...]

Alstom and SNCF unveil the next generation TGV power car

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Alstom and SNCF have unveiled the first complete TGV M power car at Alstom's Belfort workshops - marking the next step forward for their fleet renewal. The TGV-M Power Car - Image, Alstom The new trains are due to enter service in 2024. It has been designed in collaboration with SNCF and Alstom. The power car features more compact, simplified, and streamlined … [Read more...]

Delta prepares to ramp-up its Spanish operations

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As I covered on the blog, Spain is slowly opening itself up for visitors. With the country planning to welcomes US-based travellers from 7th June, Delta Air Lines is preparing to ramp up its network. Delta Boeing 767-300 from Heathrow Tower - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline plans to operate the following services to Spain. These include: New York-JFK to … [Read more...]

easyJet to offer discounted testing options

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easyJet is working closer with testing provider Collinson to make testing easier and more affordable for its customers. easyJet Airbus A319 climbing out of Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With testing being a requirement for travel, they are both attempting to making it easier and more affordable for customers to prepare to fly. The full prices … [Read more...]

Spain opens up to some external tourists

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Spain is moving ahead with opening up its borders to tourists, with visitors welcome from outside the Schengen zone welcome - and not just from the United Kingdom. Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona.  Spain will welcome visitors from the following countries that are outside the Schengen Agreement: Australia Israel Japan New … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – KLM Boeing 737-700 taking off from Dublin Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-700 preparing to start its takeoff roll from Dublin Airport, for the trip back to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. KLM operate a fleet of 15 Boeing 737-700 aircraft in its short to medium haul fleet. The airline also operates the larger Boeing 737-800 … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd May)

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It's Sunday again, so it's time to look back at the week in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Sometimes, you just want to walk away - even if its childs scooter. Vaccine Passport and Travel Restrictions Vaccine Passports have arrived, using the NHS App (for some…) - Valid for England, Scotland's scheme is running too. England moves into Stage 3, with … [Read more...]