Economy Class & Beyond

Miles and More Members can now earn frequent flyer status on ITA Airways

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The Borgification of ITA Airways continues apace, with Miles & More members being able to earn Points for their frequent flyer status on ITA Airways flights in addition to miles. Passengers can earn Points, Qualifying Points and – in Business Class – HON Circle Points when flying ITA Airways The number of Points is awarded on ITA Airways flights according to the same … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet

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Virgin Atlantic and WestJet have announced an expanded codeshare agreement between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The two airlines will be co-located at Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Terminal 3, where Virgin Atlantic will partner with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) and Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), to support … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait… Terminal 3? – Miles to Bucharest

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TRIP REPORT: Morning Manoeuvres at Heathrow Terminal 3. Wait... Terminal 3? Miles to Bucharest Every journey has a beginning. It seems a lot of mine are in the middle of the night. Join me as I leave the Midlands and head into the wonder of Heathrow Airport at 6am in the morning, pondering why I never get enough sleep the night before a flight of any sorts.  … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport as it is turned around for the return flight to Doha (with a flyDubai Boeing 737 hiding behind it). Qatar Airways operates a fleet of 28 active A320 aircraft in its fleet. The airline also operates the Boeing … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th February)

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We're halfway through February - even if this cough makes me hope the weather warms up soon. Nonetheless, it's Saturday evening and it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Trams, The Universe and Everything - Tram 42 of West Midland Metro heads through the City Centre.  Trip Report: Miles to Bucharest I finally managed to hit publish on Part 1 this week. … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group activates “Find My – Share My Location”

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If you're travelling with an iPhone as your primary device and fly on Lufthansa, you might want to consider adding some AirTags to your next purchase. Lufthansa Group has activated "Find My- Share My Location" for lost devices. This is so that those with AirTags in their luggage stand an increased chance of being reunited with their sites This will apply across the … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport outlines its expansion plans

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With HM Goverment backing a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Airport is planning to move forward with expansion projects. Expect Changes Ahead - Heathrow from the Sky in January 2025 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  In an address delivered at British Steel Scunthorpe, Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye, they announced the largest private investment programme … [Read more...]

Iberia to switch to a revenue-based loyalty earning programme

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In a complete shock to no one, International Airlines Group subsidiary Iberia is to switch to a revenue-based loyalty programme, whilst rebranding it. The new changes are going into action on the 1st April 2025. The loyalty programme will be rebranded "Club Iberia Plus" (changing from the current loyalty naming scheme, Iberia Plus). Please note: At this time, we are … [Read more...]