Economy Class & Beyond

UK to suspend all travel corridors

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In a press conference this evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that all travel corridors that are currently open will be suspended as of Monday, 18th January 2021. Editors note: You can have a generic shot of arrivals at Terminal 3, or a picture of Boris Johnson. I've chosen the one that makes me feel happier. The net result of the move will mean all … [Read more...]

Pre-Departure COVID Testing for UK Arrivals: What you need to know

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If you're planning to travel to the UK, a negative COVID-19 test will be required in most cases. Let's break down the government advice into something more "understandable". The full advice is at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-testing-for-people-travelling-to-england When is it mandatory? Scotland - 15th January - … [Read more...]

UK Moves to ban movement from several countries

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It's Thursday again, so it must be time to update on which countries the UK Government have placed travel bans on, what travel corridors are live, and who's made the good person list Countries that the UK has banned entry from These include: Argentina - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/argentina Brazil - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil … [Read more...]

Norwegian Air Shuttle abandons long haul operations

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It seems that Norwegian Air Shuttle cannot sustain it's long haul network, as it chooses to focus on short-haul operations again Norwegian UK Boeing 787-9 arrivng at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond According to the airline, the current plan is to serve these markets with around 50 narrow-body aircraft in operation in 2021 and to increase that number to … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines to offer a 40% off flash sale

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It seems Turkish Airlines is in the mood to drum up business, with the airline offering a 40% flash sale. Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER coming into land at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The offer applies to international flights (except mainland China). It does not apply to Turkish domestic flights. It flash sale will run between the 13th and 15th … [Read more...]

UK Travel Corridors:United Arab Emirates Removed

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Time for a quick travel corridor update - this time involving the United Arab Emirates. Both Scotland and England have re-imposed self-isolation restrictions for arrivals from the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi). More importantly, this applies to passengers who are either departing the UAE or transiting via there - so if you are connecting at Dubai … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Etihad Airbus A380 on Final Approach to London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art This week, we have an Etihad Airbus A380-800 on final approach to London Heathrow, as it completes the journey from its home base of Abu Dhabi. Eithad operate a fleet of a fleet of 10 Airbus A380 aircraft in its long haul fleet. The A380 fleet is currently mothballed until September 2021, pending an … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th January)

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We're into week 2 of 2021... which is turning out just swell it seems, judging what's going on in the world. Things are continuing away at Economy Class and Beyond with everyone coming back from holidays. Let us see what's new this week: The joy of snow - a fitting start to the lockdown in the United Kingdom Passenger Experience Emirates to send their Premium … [Read more...]

British Airways announces new EuroTraveller catering options

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With M&S Food going away from British Airways Euro Traveller, there's been a lot of speculation what is going to replace it. Well, British Airways has finally announced whose products will feature onboard. Welcome, Speedbird Cafe, designed by Tom Kerridge. Tom Kerridge - Image, British Airways.  British Michelin-starred chef, Tom Kerridge, who has designed several … [Read more...]

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