Economy Class & Beyond

Virgin Atlantic adds Manchester – Mumbai/Delhi services

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Something that flew under my radar last week was that Virgin Atlantic is continuing to build out its Manchester Airport network, with plans formally to launch services to Mumbai and Delhi. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new services will start from Manchester to Mumbai on 19th December and Delhi on 5th January … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to return to New York

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In a positive move, Singapore Airlines is set to reintroduce it’s ultra long haul service between Singapore and New York. Singapore Airlines A350-900 at Changi Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The ultra-long-haul service will restart on 9 November 2020, when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport (as opposed to … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th October)

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It's that time of the week where I assemble my writings, make sure things look like I've grammar checked them and ponder the meaning of life. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.    Even Gnomes know to wear a mask - Nottingham Transport Museum (Great Central Railway, Nottingham). UK Travel Corridors  UK Government updates its travel … [Read more...]

To Fine, To serve – British Airways fined £20 million over date breach

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It seems the data breach that involved British Airways has come back to haunt them, with the UK Information Commissioners Office (ICO) fining the airline £20 million for failing to protect the personal and financial details of over 400,000 if its customers. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaching Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The ICO breaks … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – Off to Birmingham Airport

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Off to Birmingham Airport 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 … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – In my travel bag

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In My Travel Bag 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...]

Qatar Airways – Sofia returns, frequencies increased in parts of its network

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Qatar Airways is planning to boost its network again, adding Sofia and Bucharest back to the network, as well as increasing frequencies on parts of the network. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Sofia (Bulgaria) and Bucharest (Romania) will rejoin the network, with a 3 times a week service, marking it the … [Read more...]