Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

British Airways introduces at hotspot map

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We all know that travel restrictions are... what's the term... confusing at best. British Airways is trying to help its passengers with a new interactive map You can find the map at  https://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/information/incident/coronavirus/entry-requirements#requirements The new page is in partnership with global tech company Sherpa, which has … [Read more...]

Helvetic Airways to offer new catering options

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With Helvetic Airways starting a base at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg the airline is offering an updated inflight catering offering. The new Helvetic Meal Service - Image, Helvetic Airways. This will be offered on flights operated by Helvetic Airways from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Bern Belp Airport. Flights operated on behalf of SWISS will … [Read more...]

Airbus delivers its first A350 assembled in China to China Eastern

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It is another move forward for Airbus as it expands its manufacturing and assembly beyond Europe - with the handover of the first A350 assembled in Tianjin The A350 was completed at Airbus’s widebody completion & delivery centre in Tianjin (C&DC), China. As for the customer - the A350-900 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airlines, the … [Read more...]

Do I have to wear a mask on public transport in the UK?

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Well, the title sums up what we're talking about here - a simple, easy to understand guide if you are mandated to wear a mask on public transport providers/groups. In this post, we are covering the major providers only - It is up to you to double-check before you travel.  Whilst this list was checked on the 19th of July, this is subject to change at short … [Read more...]

UK List changes now *live* and Self-Isolation Changes for Fully Vaccinated UK Travellers.

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Some are calling today "Freedom day" in England, as restrictions are being lifted left, right and centre. However, for travellers, there is a major change starting at 04:00 today - and it involves the countries on the Amber List. Freedom to travel? Freedom to return? Maybe. From 04:00, 19th of July (today), fully vaccinated UK residents arriving from amber travel list … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Emirates Boeing 777-300ER on approach to Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again (at the time of writing) so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Emirates Boeing 7777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, shot from the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Emirates operate a fleet of 123 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in its fleet - making them one of the largest operators of the type in the world. … [Read more...]

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

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It's that time again, where I ponder what the heck has happened this week. Yes - it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Porthmadog Harbour Railway station for the Ffestiniog railway on a rather sunny Thursday Most of this week has been looking out of the window at home (which doesn't make for great pictures) - mainly as I got pinged by the NHS COVID-19 App. As … [Read more...]

Travelling back from France to the UK? Prepare to Self-Isolate…

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With the changes to the Amber list going live on Monday, you would think that the UK Government hasn't stopped fiddling with the list. Well - they're fiddling with it again - this time with arrivals from France, with arrivals from the country required to Self-Isolate on return to England.  You might have to allow more time if you're returning from … [Read more...]