It is the 25th of December somewhere in the world. It's, therefore, Christmas Day. Normally at this stage, I would show you a picture of my parents Christmas tree and give you my good wishes that you have reached your loved ones for the holiday season. However, these aren't normal times However, like a lot of people this year in the UK - I can't be at home with mine this … [Read more...]
Passengers travelling to the US from the UK will require a negative COVID-19 test
In a move that's taken more than a little time, the United States of America will require passengers travelling from the United Kingdom to have a negative COVID-19 test before departure. The new rule is active as of 28th December 2020. As for the test, this can either be a PCR test or an antigen test. It must be taken no more than 72 hours before your departure from the … [Read more...]
** UPDATED: 02:30 31/12 ** Travel Restrictions for people travelling from the United Kingdom
Last Updated: Thursday 31st December, 02:30GMT Next Planned Update: Friday 1st January 2021 12:00GMT With the ever-changing travel picture for those who wish to depart the United Kingdom, this post will track some of the latest changes in movement, what is allowed and what is forbidden. What are the latest ways out of the United Kingdom? We'll attempt to find out … [Read more...]
COVID Testing and Transatlantic Flights: PCR tests start to be required BEFORE travel for some states
UPDATED: The USA will now demand a negative COVID-19 test before departure - see this post for an update. With the outbreak of the new COVID strain that has thrown the UK into new levels of disorganisation, airlines are again acting - when the US Government won't. To try and keep some semblance of service available, airlines are demanding negative PCR tests before allowing … [Read more...]
Alaska Airlines get give Boeing an early Christmas Present of a restructured order
Alaska Airlines has been shopping and is restructuring its order with Boeing. In total, the airline will receive a total of 68 Boeing 737-9 MAX aircraft with options for an additional 52 planes. In terms of delivery, Alaska is scheduled to new aircraft in the following numbers 13 planes in 2021 30 in 2022 13 in 2023 12 in 2024 If Alaska Airlines was to take up the … [Read more...]
European countries slowly begin to reopen, whilst other countries close their borders
It seems that the European Commission has agreed on a non-binding approach on how to deal with the movement of people from the UK into Europe and vice verse. The full statement is at https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_20_2520. In summary, the recommend the following: All non-essential travel to and from the UK should be … [Read more...]
Emirates to send Airbus A380s to São Paulo
Emirates is finding more work for its Airbus A380 fleet, with plans to operate the type to São Paulo, Brazil. Emirates Airbus A380 departing Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will operate the A380 for a limited period between Dubai – São Paulo route from 9th January to 30 January 2021. The Emirates A380 will be deployed four times weekly to … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Ryanair Boeing 737-800 departing Dublin
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Ryanair Boeing 737-800 departing Dublin Airport, on its way to deliver its customers to another destination from its home base. The Ryanair Group operates the Boeing 737-800 through its subsidiaries - with the mainline airline operating 270 of the type. Malta Air operates 120, Buzz … [Read more...]
*UPDATED 24/12 14:10* Travel Restrictions for people travelling from the United Kingdom
Last Updated: Wednesday 24th December, 24rd December, 14:10GMT Next Update: Thursday 25 December 01:00GMT (Planned as a new post). Editors note - A new post has gone live at 1am, with updated restrictions and a better title. As such - comments are closed for this article. Thank you for your support. The fallout of the new strain of COVID-19 emanating … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (20th December)
Well - we've been through one hell of a week (and that's, to put it mildly). And it's... almost over. Welcome to Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Enough said (replaces the planed picture I was going to use today). Travel RestrictionsThis has been fast-moving this week - to put it bluntly. Especially with the introduction of Tier 4 restrictions in London and the South … [Read more...]
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