Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (28th March)

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The clocks have jumped forward in the United Kingdom, indicating the start of British Summer Time (you have adjusted your clocks haven't you?). It's also Sunday, which means it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Famous Birmingham Exports: Black Sabbath (Broad Street, near Brindley Place, Birmingham). Travel Restrictions UK Government to impose £5000 … [Read more...]

Collinson to expand COVID-19 testing for the summer season

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One of the bigger private testers - Collinson - is to expand its testing capacity with new locations opening up to enable travellers to test when the time comes. Collinson's new drive-through testing facility at Gatwick - Image, Collinson. The testing group will open new facilities at Gatwick Airport and the O2 Arena, and expand operations at Luton … [Read more...]

British Airways starts to sell First Class Meal Kits

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It seems there's still an excess of... well, everything in the British Airways inventory draw. So, now we've got First Class Meal Kits on sale. To Box, To Sell.  The meal kits are a partnership between British Airways, Feast Box and DO & CO. They've teamed up together to create a limited-edition cook-at-home meal kit that mirrors British … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to return to Mykonos

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Qatar Airways is growing its network back, with the airline planning to fly back to Mykonos, Greece for the summer season. Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate an Airbus A320, three times a week to Mykonos, allowing connectivity from and to the Middle East and Asia. Planned operation … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus formally opens its Manchester based operation for bookings

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Aer Lingus is betting on a good summer in the UK, with the airline proceeding to launch its Manchester-based operation for Summer 2021 and beyond. Aer Lingus EI-EDY Airbus A330 Air to Air photography -Image, Aer Lingus The airline will launch four routes from Manchester. These are: Manchester-New York JFK is a year-round, daily service starting 29 July 2021 … [Read more...]

Ireland to implement a Hotel Quarantine Programme

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It seems that Ireland is to implement a hotel quarantine programme, with it due to go live on Friday 28th March. Welcome to Ireland. Please have your PCR Test results ready and in some cases, you've booked your hotel quarantine have you? This will be for passengers who arrive in the Republic of Ireland, who have failed to complete the required negative PCR test for … [Read more...]

Frontier rolls out the Recaro SL3710 on its new aircraft

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With the rollout of Frontiers new Airbus A320neo today, the Recaro SL3710 makes its debut in North America. Recaro SL3710 for Frontier Airlines - Image, Recaro. Frontier is slated to receive 156 Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft over the next six years, which will be equipped with 186 and 240 SL3710 seats, respectively. Recaro played its part - starting in July … [Read more...]

UK Government to impose £5000 fines if you’re caught going on Holiday

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Her Majesties Goverment - in its infintite wisdom is to impose fines for those who are departing England to head off on holiday.The price? £5000 per person.  Are you sure you want to leave the Hotel California? Such a lovely place. Such a lovely place... This is due to voted into legislation on Thursday, and due to come in next week. From next week the … [Read more...]