Economy Class & Beyond

UK Government mandates installation of 3D cabin baggage scanners

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The UK government has mandated that airports within its territories will need to install 3D cabin baggage scanners. Could this be the beginning of Fast Track for all? Maybe. The installation date has been mandated for 1st December 2022. In principle, this technology will allow you keep your bag sealed and not have to take out liquids, laptops and … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (25th August)

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It's that time of the week again where we look back at what's been happening in the world of passenger experiance. So, lets dive in. The Bullring Bull. By order of the Peaky Blinders (new season starts tonight on BBC One). Strike Updates BALPA Announce British Airways Strike dates - with the dates set, now is the time to plan ahead. Routes and Networks … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Donuts in Dublin – Community is everything

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Community is everything - Donuts in Dublin In this fun day out Donuts in Dublin Off to BHX EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Watching planes on the mound Back through the Irish Shopping Maze EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham What is this bus up to? Community is everything The Avgeek community is a big community across the world. We come … [Read more...]

BALPA Annouce British Airways Strike dates

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It seems things have broken down with BALPA and British Airways and the expected pilots strike is going ahead. British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner approaching Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) has given notice to British Airways that it will call on its members to strike on 9th, 10th and 27th September … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds new destinations to its network

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United Airlines is expanding its long haul operation with a number of route announcements and expansions. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with Winglets departing Chicago - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Seasonal Services from Newark Newark gains new seasonal services with three new services, expansions and extensions of seasonal services Curacao - A Saturday only … [Read more...]

Luton Airport to gain its own “Express” Rail service

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Luton Airport is feeling the benefits of Abelio taking over the East Midlands Rail franchise, with East Midlands Railway planning to launch an "Express" service between London St Pancras and the airport. East Midlands Railway Class 222 train - Image, Luton Airport/East Midlands Railway The agreement between London Luton Airport and Abellio (which will operate the East … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Donuts in Dubin – What is this bus up to?

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What is this bus up to? - Donuts in Dublin In this fun day out Donuts in Dublin Off to BHX EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Watching planes on the mound Back through the Irish Shopping Maze EI3276 Dublin to Birmingham What is this bus up to? Community is everything With me off the aircraft, it was time for a bus tour of Birmingham airport. … [Read more...]

SFO Plastic Water Bottle sale ban goes into effect

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For a lot of travellers, grabbing a bottle of water at the airport in a plastic bottle is a done thing normally - after all - even with modern aircraft, it’s best to be hydrated when in the air. That’s going to be a little different at San Francisco International Airport with a ban on sales of water bottles made of plastic is going into effect. Inside SFO … [Read more...]