Economy Class & Beyond

Travel Technology: Chromecast with Google TV

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Time for some more grounded travel technology, this time with me switching up my streaming system - and playing with a Chromecast with Google TV. How does it stack up? Trying something different... So whilst the H96 MAX box I have isn't bad (not in the least - it's served me pretty well, and still has a few issues - namely the lack of signed applications. The … [Read more...]

UK Government Red List Extended – four new countries added

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The UK Government Red List has been extended again, with four new countries joining the list. Time to take a look. The four new countries that will join the "Red List" will include: Philippines Pakistan Kenya Bangladesh These will be active on the Red List from 4 am Friday 9 April. No countries have been removed. International visitors who … [Read more...]

Emirates and flyDubai to offer Double Tier points

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If you're going via Dubai, Emirates and flydubai have rolled out an offer for its frequent flyers - Double Tier Miles.  Double Tier Points? Yes please! - Image, Emirates. The offer for Emirates Skywards members will help you fast-track to higher tier status. Members can automatically earn double Tier Miles on all Emirates and flydubai flights … [Read more...]

Easyjet to launch five new services from Birmingham Airport

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easyJet is trying to take advantage of the waiting travel demand, with the airline launching five new routes out of Birmingham Airport. easyJet Airbus A319 arriving at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch new services from Birmingham to Majorca, Málaga and Alicante in Spain, Faro in Portugal, and Corfu in Greece. The routes will … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines formally joins Oneworld

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Today, Alaska Airlines formally joined the oneworld alliance, making it that 14th full member to join.   The airline joined the alliance after being invited in July 2020 - a mere 8 months (a rather rapid join). With its membership in the alliance, Alaska will add seven new airline partners and enhance its six existing partnerships with oneworld members, expanding the … [Read more...]

Looking at the Innovation: The winners of the Crystal Cabin Awards 2021

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At this time of year, Economy Class and Beyond would normally be on our spring travels. However, things are more than a little limited. However, for The Crystal Cabin Awards, the show went on today, with the winners announced today. Let's dive in and see what took home the awards today.   Cabin Concepts Dealing with the future of the cabin, this was won by Eviation … [Read more...]

Southwest Airlines orders 100 Boeing 737 MAX, options for 155 more

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It seems Southwest Airlines has confidence in the Boeing 737 MAX platform, with the airline signing for 100 firm orders of the Boeing 737 MAX, with options for 155 more. Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX - Image, The Boeing Company The deal comes after a multi-year fleet evaluation by Southwest and means that Boeing and its suppliers could build more than 600 new 737 … [Read more...]

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...]