Economy Class & Beyond

Condor selects the A330-900neo for its fleet upgrade

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Condor Flugdienst  - or as most people know it Condor has been busy shopping - and has selected the Airbus A330neo for its fleet replacement. Condor Airbus A330-900neo - Rendering, Airbus. The order 16 aircraft  is split into two components: A firm order for seven aircraft An intent to lease a further nine aircraft. They will … [Read more...]

SKY Airline (Chile) take delivery of their first neo

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Another day, another airline takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. This time, it's SKY Airline of Chile, who have taken their first A321neo. SKY Airline has taken its first A321neo on lease from Air Lease Corporation, becoming the first airline in Chile to operate the A321neo. For those looking for space, this might be an aircraft not to consider, with the aircraft … [Read more...]

Escape to The Village – A Trip to Portmeirion with Train Travels

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A Trip to Portmeirion with Train Travels Escape From The Village A trip to The Village to escape from the world. In this journey I want time off. I will not be stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed or numbered! Escaping Birmingham, Transport for Wales Birmingham New Street to Porthmadog Travelodge Porthmadog Exploring Porthmadog Welcome to your Village … [Read more...]

Iberia updates its hold luggage fees – be prepared to pay…

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Spanish Carrier Iberia is updating its luggage charges for those of you who want to take a bag in the aircraft hold.And it marks a new luggage weight standard.  15, 23 or 32kg of luggage? Check when you book... The airline is marketing this move as a “sustainability move”, to encourage passengers to pack less.  These new baggage options will be offered … [Read more...]

Avanti West Coast commences its Pendolino Fleet Refurbishment

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The Class 390 Pendolinos trains have been solid workhorses of the West Coast Mainline, connecting London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, and points in between, from small towns to big cities. Well, it seems the trains are getting a major upgrade. Avanti West Coast Pendolino at the Widnes facility - Image, Avanti West Coast The Pendolino … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th July)

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. From self isolation to enjoying a coffee out, whilst working... or trying to work at Caffe Nero, New Street, Birmingham Travel Changes and Restrictions UK List changes now *live* and Self-Isolation Changes for Fully Vaccinated UK Travellers - More layers and confusion. But hey. If you're … [Read more...]

British Airways offers an Olympic flash sale

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With the cauldron lit up in Tokyo, The Olympics have begun. Which is a seemingly good time for British Airways to offer a 20% off flash sale. British Airways is of course a partner and sponsor of TeamGB and Paralympics GB (and they flew them over to Tokyo for the games).  The sale page is at https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/executive-club/offers/team-gb You will … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport to start its Terminal Drop-Off fees from October!

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It seems that from October 2021 onwards, dropping off people outside one of Heathrow's four terminals will result in an extra £5. From October, it'll cost you £5 to be dropped outside a terminal - like Terminal 3 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The £5 charge will apply for vehicles dropping off passengers at its terminal … [Read more...]