Economy Class & Beyond

UK ePasssport Gates open up to more seven nationalities from 20th May 2019

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For those coming to the UK from certain countries outside the European Union, it can be a royal pain waiting in line to clear UK immigration. Well, for seven nationalities - they will now be able to clear the UK Border using ePassport gates. ePassport Gates at London Heathrow Terminal 5 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. From 20th May (today), visitors to the UK … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER approaching Chicago O’Hare

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International as it completed the long flight from Seoul Inchoen to the Windy City. Korean Air operates 25 Boeing 777-300ER's as part of its diversified long haul fleet. These are supported by Airbus A330-200, … [Read more...]

Last Week on Economy Class and Beyond (18th May)

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We've reached another Sunday by some luck, so it must be time for look back at Last Week on Economy Class and Beyond Continuing the series "Walking around Birmingham", we come to The Knife Angel - made up of knifes handed in to collection boxes and confiscated by the Police - bringing awareness about Knife Crime in the United Kingdom, and that something needs to be done … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: More Pleasure, More Business – Life is in many parts

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Life is in many parts More Pleasure, More Business In this divided trip report Part One: The Pleasure Part 1 - The Pleasure Two o'clock in the morning. I love this time of day. Honestly. The Cathay Pacific, American Airlines Lounges... and a five-hour delay AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare International (Premium Economy) Crowne Plaza O'Hare A … [Read more...]

ATR and partners try to deliver “The Perfect Flight” for eco-aviation

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ATR and partners have been working together to deliver what normally is a typical day to day flight between Halmstad City airport to Stockholm Bromma airport into a "Perfect Flight’" that focuses on reducing carbon emissions. Braathens Regional Airlines ATR 72-600, Image, ATR The "perfect flight" brought together ATR Aircaft, Braathens Regional Airlines, Air BP and … [Read more...]

Another good set of Eurostar deals

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As some of you might know, I'm a fan of Eurostar for connecting between the UK and France/Belgium/Nederlands by rail. Well - Good News! They've got another set of decent travel deals. Eurostar Class 374 Velaro's at London St Pancras - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. On offer this time both Standard and Standard Premier are on sale. The offers in Standard … [Read more...]

LNER Commences Azuma rollout

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London North Eastern Railway - or LNER - has begun the formal rollout of the new Azuma (Class 800/801) trains on the East Coast Main Line LNER Azuma at London Kings Cross - Image LNER In the first instance, the Azuma fleet will be assigned between London Kings Cross and Leeds and London Kings Cross and Hull.  A total of 65 train sets will enter service (split in a … [Read more...]