Economy Class & Beyond

Austrian Airlines to trial mandatory COVID-19 tests on routes

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In an effort to keep Europe moving, Austrian Airlines is moving to mandatory COVID-19 testing on a route. Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The first route to trial this will be the Vienna to Hamburg route, which will go live on the 12th November. It will apply to OS171 (Vienna-Hamburg) and OS172 … [Read more...]

Apple launches its first Apple Silicon based Macs

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In a surprise to no-one, Apple launched its first Apple Silicon Macs today, along with the launch of the M1 processor. The new Apple Silicon based line up - Screenshotted via the Apple Stream What's the M1 processor about? Current Macs have used Intel-based chips since they transitioned to the platform in 2005, with the first products in 2006. However, Apple has moved a … [Read more...]

United Airlines to return to New York-JFK

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United Airlines some years ago retreated to it Newark Hub, abandoning New York-JFK. It seems the airline is planning to move back, with services from JFK to San Francisco and Los Angeles. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER departing Chicago - Image, Economy Class and Beyond It's been five years since United Airlines left JFK behind. It will resume services from the 1st of … [Read more...]

Norwegian continues to suffer

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Norwegian Air Shuttle continues to struggle for survival, as the Norwegian Government refusing to give it further funding. As such, the airline has been forced to take drastic action. Norweigan Boeing 737-800 departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. With the government refusing to give extra funding, the airline has had to place its employees on … [Read more...]

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...]