Economy Class & Beyond

KLM to add three long-haul destinations to its network

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Royal Dutch Airlines - KLM - is preparing to add three new long-haul routes to its map as it continues to strengthen its network. The airline is planning to add  San Diego (US), Georgetown (Guyana) and Hyderabad (India) to its long-haul operations. Let us break down the details San Diego The new Amsterdam to San Diego route will open for flights from 8 May 2025, … [Read more...]

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines Increase Services Between Jakarta and Singapore

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With Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines deepening their relationship, there is good news, with frequency increases announced. Service Uplifts ahead Onto the meat of the announcement, with Singapore Airlines planning to operate eight daily between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore services from 22 November 2024, up from six currently. Garuda Indonesia will expand its … [Read more...]

Avia Solutions Group signs for 40 Boeing 737-8s

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In a vote of confidence after the strikes at Boeing, Avia Solutions Group announced its first order with the company for 40 737-8s, with the potential to order 40 more later. Avia Solutions Group has 11 air operator certificates (AOC) including Avion Express, Smartlynx, Klasjet, Air Explore, BBN, Ascend Airways and Skytrans. These AOCs operate year-round in over 60 … [Read more...]

Rushing for a train in Birmingham? Make sure you’re there at least 40 seconds before departure

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We've all done it, looking up at a platform board and realising a train is about to depart within a couple of minutes.  At Birmingham New Street (one of the busier train stations outside of London), you're going to need a little more time to get to the train before departure. Looking down to Birmingham New Street Station from Grand Central  Network Rail has announced … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (9th November)

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It's that time of the week when I list links, add commentary on an otherwise grey and dull week. It's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  For the Fallen, as we head into Remembrance Sunday/Remembrance Day in the United Kingdom.  SNAPSHOTS Due to various issues this week I've been running behind on the Snapshots. Hopefully, I'll catch up next week. … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, Rosemont IL

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Time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on a "new to me" property - the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites in Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to open London Heathrow to Cancun route

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Virgin Atlantic is plotting its return to Mexico, with the airline planning to launch a route to Cancun. The airline is planning a new route, operating three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun, commencing in Winter 2025. These will launch on the 19th of October 2025, providing easy access to Central America, with onward connections provided by SkyTeam partner … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 99 London Heathrow to Chicago

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It’s time for a new series of Snapshots for a new trip. This one will look at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 99 between London Heathrow and Chicago O'Hare in the Main Cabin. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are … [Read more...]

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