Economy Class & Beyond

The Great British Rail Sale has begun!

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If you can plan your rail travels in advance, you might want to get on the latest government’s annual rail sale. You'll be able to purchase advance train tickets for half price between 14 to 20 January 2025 for travel between 17 January and 31 March 2025. This will be for selected advance and off-peak fares. Most rail operators are taking part in this offer in the … [Read more...]

Finnair and American Airlines deepen codeshares for flights to Mexico

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Codeshares continue to make the world go around, with Finnair and American Airlines partnering up to deliver connectivity to Mexico. The two airlines are to start codeshare cooperation in January to 12 Mexican destinations. The cooperation includes American Airlines’ flights from its Dallas-Fort Worth hub to Guanajuato, Monterrey, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Cancún, Cozumel, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Emirates Airbus A380 taxiing at London Heathrow Airport as it prepares to head home to Dubai.  Emirates has an active fleet of 102 Airbus A380s, which are supported by Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A350-900s in long-haul operations. This aircraft - A6-EVD - joined the Emirates … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th January)

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We're now deep into the cold month of January (or if the way my legs are, very cold). Nonetheless, we have a show to run here, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. The Floozie in the Jacuzzi and Council House, Birmingham It's been a busy week in Economy Class and Beyond Land in more ways than one (I've spent more time in Solihull than should be … [Read more...]

STARLUX to double its Airbus A350F commitment

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STARLUX continues to expand its fleet - this time in its cargo arm adding further aircraft to its fleet. The Tawainese airline has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo. STARLUX Airlines currently … [Read more...]

Alelo converts its ATR42 order

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Lessor Abelo has made the first move of converting its ATR42 STOL orders into different aircraft in the ATR Catalogue. Abelo has converted its initial order for 10 ATR 42 STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) aircraft into a mixture of five ATR 42-600 and five ATR 72-600. Additionally, Abelo has expanded its fleet by firming up orders for three ATR 72-600. The … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific to return to Rome for Summer 2025

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Cathay Pacific has announced it will be returning to Rome, Italy for the summer of 2025. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline will operate a three-times-a-week service between Hong Kong and Rome from 5 June 2025. These will be supported by the Hong Kong to Milan service, which currently operates five … [Read more...]

Loganair to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency

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It seems IAG Loyalty has signed another airline to its Avios programme - with Scottish carrier Loganair planning to adopt Avios as the loyalty currency for its Clan Loganair programme. Loganair ATR72-600 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Loganair will be the 7th airline to adopt Avios as its loyalty currency - with British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Vueling, Qatar … [Read more...]

UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) expands to Non-EU visitors from today (8th January)

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If your travels involve travelling to or through the United Kingdom, you will need to plan one extra step ahead. The country has extended the rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) programme. Now Live for non-EU visitors - Image, https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/easier-on-the-app The UK ETA is very much like … [Read more...]