Economy Class & Beyond

REVIEW 2021: Well had more ups and downs than some rollercoasters

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Well, we're coming to the end of 2021. How has travel been for you? A slimmer industry With the bloodbath of 2020 behind us, airlines have emerged slimmer than they were before. This has caused route maps to be redrawn, jobs to be lost - and at a time when more passengers are travelling - some are hiring and some a realising they've cut back too hard when staff go off … [Read more...]

Wizz Air to boost connectivity out of Gatwick Airport from March onwards

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Ultra Low Cost carrier Wizz Air continues its expansion plans, with the airline adding capacity out of London Gatwick Airport. Wizz Air Airbus A321 Birmingham Airport, Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch a new base out of Gatwick, operating to 15 destinations from the airport, with a mixture of year-round and seasonal routes. Here's a convenient list … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – SWISS Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Zurich Airport

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It's Boxing Day and it is also Sunday, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we're hanging around in Zurich with a SWISS International Air Lines Boeing 777-300ER taking off from its home base of Zurich Airport, as it heads off to a long-distance destination many miles away. Swiss operates a fleet of 12 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its long haul … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond

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It's the 25th of December - and it's Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond. Unlike last year where I was in Chateaux Economy Class and Beyond, this year I'm at my parents after a rather.. awful two years. For those who travel, there comes a point where we want to pause our travels and spend time with our loved ones. And Christmas is one of those times to … [Read more...]

ITA Airways unveild its first painted Airbus A320

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ITA Airways (the Phoenix that has arisen from the ashes of Alitalia has unveiled its new paintwork on a live aircraft. And it's blue. Very Blue. ITA Airways first A320 painted in its house livery - Image, ITA Airways via Twitter It's the second aircraft to leave the Alitalia paint scheme as ITA Airways finds its own footing in the world. The first was the "Born in … [Read more...]

Limited access to Heathrow Airport by Rail and Tube over Christmas

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If it's Christmas, it must be time for some more engineering works. Well - what do you expect at Christmas. It seems there is major work on the line that connects London Paddington and Heathrow, as well as between Acton Town and Heathrow Terminals Let us dig in. Heathrow Express/TfL Rail Heathrow Express service pulling out of Heathrow Central - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Singapore suspends new VTL entries temporarily

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Singapore's Vaccinated Traveller Lane (VTL) has been a useful way for people to enter the nation - however, it seems that the government is suspending new entries via this route for a period. In a quote, the Singapore government says: From 22 December 2021, 2359hrs (SGT), there will be no new ticket sales for all designated VTL (Air) flights for entry into Singapore … [Read more...]

UPS orders 19 767 Boeing 767-300F freighter aircraft

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Boeing has won another order for venerable 767-300ER aircraft - this time for 19 freighters from UPS.  19 more 767 Freighters for UPS - Image, The Boeing Company It's been a busy year for Boeing, which have racked up 80 firm orders for new widebody freighter aircraft, as well as orders for an additional "Boeing Converted Freighters". The aircraft will be … [Read more...]

Rail fares in England to rise by 3.8% from March

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Words that always make me grimace are "Rail Fare" and "rises". Well, the Department of Transport (who are bringing you Zero Air Passenger Duty on flights), are allowing fare rises - capping rises at 3.8% CrossCountry Voyager, Avanti Pendolino and a Transpennine Express Desiro at Manchester Piccadilly - expect the fares on these to jump - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

ATR Aircraft deliver its 1600th aircraft to Air New Zealand

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With ATR Aircraft passing the 40-year old mark, the manufacturer has delivered its 1,600th aircraft to Air New Zealand. The 1,600th aircraft is an ATR72-600, representing the last of an order for 29 units for the airline. Air New Zealand and ATR have worked together for over 25 years, with deliveries accelerating over the past decade. In particular, the use of ATR's  … [Read more...]