Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th November)

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It''s that time of the week where I relax after lifting 300 computers, 30 printers and give a training session that might make sense to some people. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond From Photos from my iPhone - Back into lockdown, Birmingham City Centre UK Matters England Lockdown 2 commences - Here we go again. UK Travel Corridors update – … [Read more...]

Remembrance Sunday – 8th November

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It’s past 11:00 in the United Kingdom, where we pause on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November to pay our respects to those we have lost in conflict- even in these dark times. It is Remembrance Sunday.  Birmingham Council House wearing it Poppies with pride Whilst the commemorations this year may be a lot smaller - and distanced - than usual services that are … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – A welcome change

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A welcome change A Change of Scenery In this adventure Well, 2020 is turning out to be a fine year for travel… Travel preparations Off to Birmingham Airport LH959 Birmingham to Frankfurt-am-Main International Entering Germany Frankfurt Airport XXL Tour Into Frankfurt Hotel: Mercure Hotel City Messe, Frankfurt Exploring Frankfurt in … [Read more...]

SNCF to offer free COVID-19 testing at limited stations

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French rail operator SNCF is to offer COVID-19 testing - free of charge-  outside some of its trains stations in France, as part of mobile screening. SNCF/Loxamed Mobile COVID testing outside Gare du Lyon - Image, SNCF The mobile screening units can handle 200 tests a day, and the test will be offered free of charge. The testing is being offered to both visitors … [Read more...]

UK Travel Corridors update – *THREE* more countries removed

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UPDATED 01:45-  Covering the emergency change to Denmark too Is that time off the week again where HM Government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office play stick the tail on the donkey to work out what travel corridors are for this week. Countries that are being removed from the travel corridors list Germany … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to add St Vincent to its network

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Virgin Atlantic is crossing the Atlantic again, with plans to launch a new route to the Caribbean - flying to St Vincent. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will start in June 2021, operating twice a week between London Heathrow to St Vincent. It will operate using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, … [Read more...]

England Lockdown 2 commences

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Well, at the time of publishing, it passed 00:01 on Thursday, 5th November. Whilst for some, this normally would be Guy Fawkes night, it marks the entry of England going into Lockdown. Well. Here we go again people - Map via OpenStreetMap - https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=7/52.433/-1.110 Yesterday, Parliament backed the legislation for a lockdown to last until 2nd … [Read more...]

Grand Central and Hull Trains pause operations

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With the incoming England Lockdown, Open-Access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains are to pause their operations. Grand Central Class 180 - Image, Grand Central. Grand Central operates services from London Kings Cross to Sunderland and Bradford Interchange, whilst Hull Trains operates services from London Kings Cross to Hull Paragon and Beverly.   The move by … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – Welcome back to the UK

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Welcome back to the UK... or "What's Social Distancing and a Mask?" A Change of Scenery In this adventure Well, 2020 is turning out to be a fine year for travel… Travel preparations Off to Birmingham Airport LH959 Birmingham to Frankfurt-am-Main International Entering Germany Frankfurt Airport XXL Tour Into Frankfurt Hotel: Mercure Hotel … [Read more...]

Hi Fly to drop it’s Airbus A380

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After three years of operation, it seems that Hi Fly is to cease flying the Airbus A380 and will return the aircraft after it completes its lease. Hi Fly Airbus A380 at the Paris Air Show 2019 - Image, Hi Fly. The airline operates a single Airbus A380 (ex Singapore Airlines). It is planning the phase-out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year. … [Read more...]