Economy Class & Beyond

UK Travel Corridors update – *THREE* more countries removed

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UPDATED 01:45-  Covering the emergency change to Denmark too Is that time off the week again where HM Government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office play stick the tail on the donkey to work out what travel corridors are for this week. Countries that are being removed from the travel corridors list Germany … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to add St Vincent to its network

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Virgin Atlantic is crossing the Atlantic again, with plans to launch a new route to the Caribbean - flying to St Vincent. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new service will start in June 2021, operating twice a week between London Heathrow to St Vincent. It will operate using an Airbus A330-300 aircraft, … [Read more...]

England Lockdown 2 commences

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Well, at the time of publishing, it passed 00:01 on Thursday, 5th November. Whilst for some, this normally would be Guy Fawkes night, it marks the entry of England going into Lockdown. Well. Here we go again people - Map via OpenStreetMap - https://www.openstreetmap.org/#map=7/52.433/-1.110 Yesterday, Parliament backed the legislation for a lockdown to last until 2nd … [Read more...]

Grand Central and Hull Trains pause operations

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With the incoming England Lockdown, Open-Access operators Grand Central and Hull Trains are to pause their operations. Grand Central Class 180 - Image, Grand Central. Grand Central operates services from London Kings Cross to Sunderland and Bradford Interchange, whilst Hull Trains operates services from London Kings Cross to Hull Paragon and Beverly.   The move by … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: A Change of Scenery – Welcome back to the UK

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Welcome back to the UK... or "What's Social Distancing and a Mask?" A Change of Scenery In this adventure Well, 2020 is turning out to be a fine year for travel… Travel preparations Off to Birmingham Airport LH959 Birmingham to Frankfurt-am-Main International Entering Germany Frankfurt Airport XXL Tour Into Frankfurt Hotel: Mercure Hotel City … [Read more...]

Hi Fly to drop it’s Airbus A380

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After three years of operation, it seems that Hi Fly is to cease flying the Airbus A380 and will return the aircraft after it completes its lease. Hi Fly Airbus A380 at the Paris Air Show 2019 - Image, Hi Fly. The airline operates a single Airbus A380 (ex Singapore Airlines). It is planning the phase-out of it’s Airbus A380 at the end of the lease term later this year. … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Finnair Airbus A350-900 arriving at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Finnair Airbus A350-900 taxiing and approaching its gate at London Heathrow Terminal 3 as Finnair celebrates its 97th Birthday. Finnair has a fleet of 15 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its long haul fleet. The airline operates the older Airbus A330-300 in its fleet too. Together, these … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (1st November)

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time to go through what I wrote and ponder how the hell I got here. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond Be prepared for empty streets in the city again as England goes back into lockdown (Shot on iPhone 12 Pro). UK Government Shenanigans  UK Travel Corridor Update – Two countries removed - Two countries off … [Read more...]

*BREAKING* England to enter lockdown on Thursday 5th November

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Today, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that England is to enter a lockdown from Thursday 5th November. From the BBC News feed - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-54762974 It follows France and Belgium going into lockdown earlier this week, and the local lockdown tier systems not working as intended. The key highlights The lockdown will start on … [Read more...]