Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Review 2020: My (Limited) Travels

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Welcome to the last part of Review 2020 at Economy Class and Beyond - This time focused on my travels. Or lack of them thereafter. A year of cancellations My trip list has ended mostly in the bin - like a lot of peoples did. Here's a smattering of what ended up in the bin: Hamburg for Aircraft Interiors Expo Chicago (both in Spring and Autumn) to catch up with … [Read more...]

Review 2020 – Turbulence Everywhere

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It's been a hard year for airlines and their staff in 2020 - one of the biggest way this has been seen is the slashing of fleets through the year. Let's look at some of the notable events of the year. Early Warnings: Air Italy and Flybe halt operations With COVID-19 starting to rear its ugly head, two airlines fell quickly, with FlyBe going to the wall (allegedly … [Read more...]

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch on 15th January

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It seems that a pandemic is no excuse to start up an operation in Abu Dhabi, with Wizz Air Abu Dhabi taking to the air from the 15th January 2021. First Wizz Air Airbus A321neo – Image, Airbus The airline will operate out of Abu Dhabi International Airport, with the first destination being Athens. The airline will also start a route to Thessaloniki on 4th February … [Read more...]