Economy Class & Beyond

U.K. to require COVID-19 tests before arriving

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In a move that has been nine months too late, Her Majesty’s Government is to require passengers arriving into the UK to test negative for COVID-19, before travelling to the United Kingdom.  Negative Test Required A full statement has been published of the Government's intent at … [Read more...]

UK Travel Corridor List: New additions

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With us deep into another lockdown, the UK Government and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has announced new restrictions for travellers coming to the United Kingdom Countries/Regions being removed from the UK Travel Corridors List From 4am Sat 9 January, travel restrictions are being placed on a number of countries in southern Africa to protect against a new … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to operate limited Hong Kong to London Services

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Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific is to operate a limited service to London Heathrow on a limited basis, to allow some of its passengers to return to the UK. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 departing Manchester - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate flight CX251 from Hong Kong to London Heathrow from the 12 January for a limited period. It will operate the … [Read more...]

Grand Central Railway and Hull Trains suspend services again

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With the National lockdown in effect in England, the open-access rail operators are again shutting down their services. Both Grand Central Railway and Hull Trains have suspended their services. Grand Central operates services from London Kings Cross to Sunderland and Bradford Interchange, whilst Hull Trains operates services from London Kings Cross to Hull … [Read more...]

Viasat gains a big win for Delta in-flight connectivity

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The aviation industry world continues to turn, with Delta Air Lines selecting Viasat's technologies to its aircraft. Delta Boeing 757-200 at Los Angeles International _ Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The airline will use Viasat's Ka-band satellite in-flight connectivity for over 300 mainline narrow-body aircraft. It will be for both new deliveries and some … [Read more...]

England and Scotland move into Lockdown – Travel Restricted

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The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve in the United Kingdom, as both Scotland and England are to enter national lockdowns. The move follows Wales (who have been in lockdown since the 20th December) and Northern Ireland going into lockdown, as well as responding to the situation the new variant of COVID and the pressure it is causing on the National Health … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to bring forward its Seattle route launch

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It seems Qatar Airways is pulling forward a route launch, with the Doha to Seattle operation to start on the 29th January. Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER in oneworld livery - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The service is being launched just under two months ahead of schedule, utilising a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Planned operations is as follows: QR719 DEPART … [Read more...]

Emirates to send their Premium Economy equipped A380 to London – but good luck buying a seat…

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Emirates confirmed it will be using its latest Airbus A380 equipped with Premium Economy seat on its Dubai to London Route. Although - good luck buying a premium economy seat. Emirates Premium Economy - Image, Emirates The aircraft will operate on as EK003/004 - scheduled to depart Dubai daily at 14:30hrs, arriving at 18:20hrs in London Heathrow. The return flight … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER at New York-JFK

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER at New York-JFK airport, as it is prepared for the return journey back from JFK to Istanbul. Turkish Airlines operate a fleet of 33 Boeing 777-300ER. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-200, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 it … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd January)

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It's Sunday again and we're in a new year. Must be time for me to ramble more in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond We're continuing with a weekly photo from my travels (or lack of thereafter), least of all, it's forcing me out of the house to exercise occasionally. Welcome to Tier 4 life in Birmingham City Centre, with the crowds gone and those out to walk or gather … [Read more...]

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