Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa expands AirRail links

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Lufthansa and Deutsche Bahn are  to expand their  joint train-to-flight services, with plans to add another give cities   The routes will be starting in December and will be called "Sprinter" routes (see a footnote later). DB defines their version of the Sprinter to be "extra-fast high-speed trains", will also travel to Frankfurt Airport for the first … [Read more...]

British Airways to extend its Executive Club status… for some members

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British Airways are going to extend status of its Executive Club members. However, it seems not everyone will benefit. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner taking off from London Heahtrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline is to "protect" the Tier status of Executive Club members for a further year. Eligible members will receive an additional 12 months on … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines to start selling excess amenity items

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It seems Malaysia Airlines is going to follow Qantas and British Airways, by selling off its excess amenity items to the public.  On sale now - Image, Malaysia Airlines So, what can you buy? If it was available to the passenger, it's on sale. This includes: Pyjamas set Amenity kits In-flight Duvet, In normal times, these would only available to its premium … [Read more...]

REMINDER: You now need to fill a form in to leave the United Kingdom

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Editors note: As of 17th May, this form is no longer in use. Red/Amber/Green Lists are now in use - see https://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2021/05/07/breaking-government-reveals-its-green-list/ This page will remain up for historical purposes.   For those who are intent on departing the United Kingdom, as of today, you will be required to download … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th March)

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Its the end of another week, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Welcome to Perot's Folly. The inspiration for the Orthanc in the The Lord of the Rings/The Two Towers? Quite possibly... Travel Restrictions Want to leave/exit the United Kingdom? Prepare to fill a form in… - More paperwork to prove that if you're leaving the UK, that … [Read more...]

Eurowings to serve UK to Spain destinations

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It seems Eurowings is after a piece of the holiday traveller cash, with the airline planning to launch direct flights between the United Kingdom and Spain. Eurowings Airbus A320 with Sharklets at Dusseldorf Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch services from Manchester (UK) and Birmingham (UK) to Mallorca in response to a surge in bookings … [Read more...]

Want to leave/exit the United Kingdom? Prepare to fill a form in…

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HM Government is putting more obstacles in the way of travellers, with them announcing that a form will need to be completed before leaving the country. The form will be a requirement for international travel from Monday 8th March. If you are travelling internationally, you will need to carry a new form that sets out their trip is permitted under the … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines selects additional Recaro seats for their Boeing 737 MAX

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With Alaska Airlines adding additional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to their fleet, naturally, they will need more seats. Once again, Alaska Airlines have turned to Recaro Aircraft Seating to provide seats for their new aircraft. New seats for Alaska Airlines - Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating. Alaska Airlines have added 13 additional shipsets- containing the CL4710 … [Read more...]