Economy Class & Beyond

Out of office today

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Thank you for visiting Economy Class and Beyond today. Alas, we're out today, celebrating a late birthday. And we're in Barcelona for the day. Why Barcelona? Why the heck not? Normal service resumes tomorrow. Maybe. Quiet possibly. Or whenever I get back to my keyboard to do some typing. Stay safe out there!   Welcome to Economy Class and … [Read more...]

On the road again

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Well, it's that time. I'm on the road again. In the dead of a night. The one difference this time - is I'm not at pleasure of National Express. But one of my friends is driving. The question of course is - will I drive her nuts first? Although one thing i wil sat is this: motorway fuel stops are expensive... Still. On our way to a land of milk and … [Read more...]

Wizz Air proposes a new airline – Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

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Central European carrier Wizz Air is proposing a new venture - Wizz Air Abu Dhabi. Wizz Air's first Airbus A321neo - Image, Airbus.  The new venture is a combination of work with the airline, as well as The Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company PJSC ("ADDH"). This will be the first time. Wizz Air will establish an airline outside Europe. The new airline will be a … [Read more...]

Embraer E175-E2 completes its first flight

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A new aircraft took to the air yesterday in Brazil, with the Embraer E175-E2 making its maiden flight. It’s the third member of the E2 series family (The E190-E2 and E195-E2 are already certified for operation). The first E175-E2 conducted its first flight from the company’s facility in São José dos Campos. The first flight was a 2 hour and 18-minute sortie. According … [Read more...]

Qantas announces what plane they want to use for Project: Sunrise

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It seems the next steps have been taken with Qantas's Project Sunrise - its ultra-long-haul flying project. And it's the Airbus's A350-1000 that will take the spoils if the project goes ahead. Qantas Airbus A350-1000 - Rendering, Qantas/Airbus. Airbus has agreed to extend the deadline to confirm delivery slots from February 2020 to March 2020. This provides additional … [Read more...]

Air France to add 10 more A350 aircraft to its fleet

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Air France is adding to its long haul fleet, with the addition of 10 Airbus A350 aircraft. Air France Airbus A350 - Image, Airbu This increases the order for the type from Air France from 28 to 38 frames in total. The aircraft being ordered by Air France-KLM will be for the A350-900 type (the launch variant of the A350). Air France currently has three of the type … [Read more...]

Go out and vote (General Election 2019)

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It's that time we've all been waiting for in the United Kingdom- the chance for the politicians to fall silent for a while, as the public exercises its democratic right on their policies, excuses and promises. What's important about today is one thing - YOU GO OUT AND VOTE. Your vote does matter. It's the chance to pass judgement on your local … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Taking the Longer Way Home – Coaching Homewards

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Coaching Homewards Taking the Longer Way Home In this trip So. Keeping it original for autumn, aren’t we? Off to Heathrow in the Dead of the Night Terminal 3 Lounges… And more delays American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin) In the USA, Candlewood Suites O’Hare TRAVEL PLUS: Fooding around Chicago … [Read more...]

British Airways updates its catering offering from Gatwick Airport

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It seems British Airways is continuing to invest in its product, with the airline announcing upgrades to its meal products out of Gatwick Airport. The changes will be filtered through to both the airlines long-haul and short-haul flights that operate out the airport. They affect First Club World Club Europe World Traveller Plus World … [Read more...]