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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st November)

01/11/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market, New Street, Birmingham

It's the 1st of November. Mariah Carey has been defrosted, the nights are drawing in, and Birmingham's "Frankfurt Christmas Market" has opened. But it's still Saturday, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A busy first evening for Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market. Now in the city until the 24th December.  … [Read more...]

Watch me Senpai! Crunchyroll rolls out on Delta

31/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Hime (pictured left), Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies! She’s joining Delta to share her love of anime with a whole new group of Delta friends. Spot her and her sister, Sudachi, on your next flight as you travel the worlds of anime. - Image, Delta

For those who are flying Delta Air Lines and need an Anime fix, there's good news: with curated access to Crunchyroll now available in flight.   Hime, Crunchyroll’s original anime character, has officially taken to the skies with Delta - Image, Delta. Starting this month, anime content specially curated by Crunchyroll is beginning to roll out on Delta’s more than … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic adds Phuket to its winter leisure network

31/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 on final approach to London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those who wish for some warmth as we head into the winter, Virgin Atlantic is planning to launch a direct service to Phuket for Winter 2026. Virgin Atlantic is delighted to be launching new services between London Heathrow and Phuket for Winter 2026, connecting sunshine seekers with Thailand’s breathtaking beaches and vibrant nightlife. The three-times-a-week … [Read more...]

Korean Air joins the A350F family

31/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Korean Air Airbus A350F - Rendering, Airbus

Korean Air is the latest airline to sign for the Airbus A350F (the freighter variant of the A350), with the airline to take seven of the type. Korean Air will convert seven of its existing A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A350F. Currently under development, the A350F can carry a payload of up to 111 tonnes and will fly up to 4,700 nautical miles / 8,700 … [Read more...]

American Airlines sets its first International A321XLR route

30/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

The First American Airlines AIrbus A321XLR - Image, American Airlines

With the recent delivery of the Airbus A321XLR to American Airlines, we've seen their domestic plans to introduce it on the New York-Los Angeles route. Well, we have our first International sighting of the type, with the airline sending their narrowbody plane to Edinburgh. The New York-JFK to Edinburgh service will start in March 2026. It will operate daily from … [Read more...]

Virgin Trains to get space at Temple Mills, and launch a Eurostar competitor 

30/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Virgin Trains Alstom Avelia Stream, Image, Virgin Group

The Office of Road and Rail has concluded its investigations into who should get the spare space at Temple Mills Depot, and thus, a key part of launching a competitor to Eurostar. And it's Virgin Trains Europe.  Virgin Trains Europe competed with Evolyn, Gemini and Trenitalia to gain access to Temple Mills, with the ORR noting that Virgin Trains’ plans were more … [Read more...]

Lufthansa rolls out food pre-ordering in all classes. Welcome “Culinary Journey”

29/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa launches Cluinary Joureny - Image, Lufthansa

Lufthansa Group has launched a new concept - "Culinary Journey" - the airline's attempt at a personalised premium menu plan. Lufthansa Group's new “Culinary Journey” allows guests flying with Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines to pre-order and enjoy their favourite meals and snacks. The “Culinary Journey” bundles all food and beverage offerings for the entire … [Read more...]

British Airways reveals Gatwick-Only Amentiy Kits

28/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Pedestal image of the 4 new Club World amenity kits designed by the British artists made by the skincare brand anatomē.

British Airways is upping its amenitiy kit game, with special edition kits from flying from London Gatwick. These new amenity kits will be offered in Club World (long-haul business class) cabin at London Gatwick, part of a new partnership with luxury British wellness specialist anatomē. There will be four unique and bold designs from British artists in the range for … [Read more...]

Eastern Airways suspends operations

27/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Eastern Airways BAe Jetstream 41- Image by Arpingstone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

UK Regional Carrier Eastern Airways is in a big pickle, with the airline suspending services and returning leased aircraft as it files a notice of intention to appoint an administrator - a step to the airline failing Eastern Airways BAe Jetstream 41 - by Arpingstone, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons. The carrier was based at Aberdeen and Humberside, offering … [Read more...]

Old Bag, New AirTag – Providing the knowledge of “where the heck is my bag”

27/10/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Apple Air Tag in box - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Recently, I travelled to the USA and made one small mistake. Well, small for me - failed to transfer an AirTag over from one of my other bags. Trust me. I make other mistakes.  Over the past few years, I've found keeping an item tracker is a valuable thing, with it saving my bacon on more than one occasion.  That could be a Tile or one of Apple's AirTags. In Hamburg, … [Read more...]

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