Well, I didn’t think I would be writing one of these this year....but it’s time for a snapshot, looking at the passenger experience on Lufthansa 959 between Birmingham and Frankfurt. For those who have forgotten, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small … [Read more...]
Southern and Gatwick Express trains to get updates
If you live in the area operated by Southern, Gatwick Express or Great Northern trains, there may be some good news ahead as the Govia Thameslink Railway is planning to update its fleet of trains. Southern Class 377 at Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The upgrade will be completed on two classes of trains: Class 377 trains, which are used by … [Read more...]
UK Travel Corridors: More open up (Singapore and Thailand), some close (Slovenia and Guadeloupe)
It's that time of the week again where the Her Majesties Government looks at data, makes faces at it, then goes off hunting in a pack of 30 whilst people can't socialise in groups of more than six people. Welcom to the UK FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) Travel corridor update. Countries that will require self-isolation on return to the UK … [Read more...]
First ATR72-600F takes to the sky
The first of a new generation of Turboprop freighters took to the sky yesterday (16th September), with ATR Aircraft completing the first test flight of the ATR 72-600F ATR 72-600F taking off on its first test flight - Image, ATR Aircraft. It marks the first successful first flight of its new purpose-built regional freighter aircraft. The flight took off at 14:00 from … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic confirms Pakistan route launch and timings -tickets on sale
Virgin Atlantic is pushing through with its Pakistan network, with the airline confirming the launch of three routes, as well as opening bookings from today. Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The three new routes are: Manchester - Islamabad London Heathrow - Lahore London Heathrow - Islamabad The planned … [Read more...]
Emirates to scale up its Moscow service – enter the A380!
It’s been a hot few days since Emirates relaunched their Dubai to Moscow Domodedovo service. Well, demand is high it seems for those two flight a week to be up-scaled from the existing Boeing 777-300ER to the larger Airbus A380. Emirates Airbus A380 departing London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Emirates A380 will operate the Dubai to Moscow Domodedovo route … [Read more...]
Aer Lingus restores regional connectivity between Belfast and Birmingham/Manchester
Aer Lingus is stepping up its network from George Best Belfast City Airport, with the airline launching routes to Birmingham and Manchester. Aer Lingus Regional Manchester and Birmingham Route Launch - Image, Belfast City Airport The routes commenced on the 14th of September. The flights will be operated by Stobart Air on behalf of these Aer Lingus Regional. The … [Read more...]
Emirates to add Moscow and Casablanca back to its network
It seems Emirates is continuing to grow its network, with the airline adding another two destinations back to its network - with Moscow and Casablanca returning to the network. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Moscow The airline has already returned to Moscow at the time of writing, with a twice-weekly service starting on the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER taxiing in the sunset
It's Sunday so it’s time for some more airplane art. This week we have a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER taxiing in the sunset at Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it prepares to head off to its next long haul destination. United Airlines was the launch operator of the Boeing 777 family, with the airline taking on the Boeing 777-200 and 777-200ER during the … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (13th September)
It's Sunday again, I'm in bits and my city is heading into a local lockdown. It must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Follow the ducks, Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Note: More Sarcasm than normal this week. UK FCDO/Government twiddles with isolating regions whilst the aviation industry burns It seems that the UK Government has … [Read more...]
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