Economy Class & Beyond

UK FCDO Travel Updates … It’s complex this week

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It's time to go through this week's changes listed by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO, previously FCO). And it's more than a little complex this week.    Let's start with Greece, after yesterday's news that Scotland was requiring people to isolate. Wales has extended its self-isolation requirement, depending on where you return … [Read more...]

WestJet implements zero-tolerance face covering policy

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WestJet of Canada is tightening its policies of face-coverings and masks, following other North American airlines - by moving to a "Zero-Tolerance" policy. WestJet 737-700 at Toronto Pearson - Image Economy Class and Beyond  This went live on the 1st September, covering any WestJet group airline (WestJet, WestJet Encore, WestJet Link and Swoop). It requires all passengers … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines follow United Airlines. Changes fees are vanishing…

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Where one goes, the others will follow is something that applies to the US Airline industry. Well, where United Airlines went yesterday - with it dropping change fees, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines follow... in their own ways Let's take a look. Delta Air Lines Delta would say they've been looking at "overhauling" their fee structure since December 2019. Funnily … [Read more...]

United Airlines to drop US Domestic change fees!

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Some big news sneaking out on a Sunday holiday weekend - and it's United Airlines announcing a major change to its fees structure... for the better, with some change fees being binned.  United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER Climbing out of Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The carrier announced today that it is permanently getting rid of change fees on all standard … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 pushing back at Hamad International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 pushing back from its home base of Hamad International Airport, Doha as it prepares to head off to its next destination somewhere around the world. Qatar Airways operates 34 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. It also operates 14 of the larger A350-1000 (interestingly … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th August)

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As we end the last Bank Holiday of the year in England, it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Pride in its many colours. Covering all colours of the rainbow - The Arcadian, Birmingham. FCO Travel Corridor Updates UK FCO updates the quarantine list – three new countries added - Czech Republic, Switzerland and Jamaica added. Routes and … [Read more...]

Emirates to add Bangkok and Lusaka back to their network

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Emirates is continuing with its network rebuild, adding both Bangkok (Thailand) and Lusaka (Zambia) to its range of operations. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER taxing at Hamburg Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Bangkok Emirates will return to Bangkok from the 1st September, with daily flights to the Thai capital. Booked operation is as follows: EK384 DEPART DXB … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic plans to launch services to Pakistan

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Virgin Atlantic is continuing to strengthen its network, with planned routes from the United Kingdom to Pakistan. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 arriving at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline plans to start these services in December 2020. Three routes are planned to be launched, which are: London Heathrow - Lahore London Heathrow - … [Read more...]