Economy Class & Beyond

EU eGates to be opened to UK Passport holders again

19/05/2025 by Kevincm

For those travellers who hold UK Passports, one of the benefits we've had since leaving the European Union is to queue to be stamped in and out of Europe at your first port of entry/last point of exit. Well, we might be seeing an end to this, as part of the latest round of UK-EU talks. Helsinki Transit Immigration - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The agreement would … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 on final approach to Chicago O’Hare

18/05/2025 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Austrian Airlines Boeing 787-9 on its final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in landing configuration as it passes the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Austrian Airlines operates a fleet of two Boeing 787-9s currently in its long-haul fleet as it commences its fleet renewal. … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (17th May)

17/05/2025 by Kevincm

It's Eurovision Saturday, which means we'll be doing commentary on BlueSky and Threads. But it's also the end of another week, so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A gul talking off, Cathedral Square (Pigeon Park), Birmingham TRIP REPORT: Springtime Transatlantic Adventures We're heading into the home stretch for this trip report. But for now, … [Read more...]

Greater Anglia Railway Company to be nationalised in October

17/05/2025 by Kevincm

As part of the recent general election manifesto, bringing train companies back into public ownership was a key promise made by the current government.. The next company to be brought back under public control will be Greater Anglia. Greater Anglia Trains at Stansted Airport - Image, Greater Anglia. Greater Anglia operates trains out of London Liverpool Street, with … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: AA90 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow – Spring Transatlantic Adventures

16/05/2025 by Kevincm

Spring Transatlantic Adventures AA90 Chicago O'Hare Terminal 3 to London Heathrow Terminal 3 In this Adventure So, 80 more Tier Points. Always demanding more, British Airways… To the joy of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 with FlixBus British Airways Galleries South Lounge and T5B Lounge British Airways BA295 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare in World Traveller … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways to launch a new service to Charlotte, NC

16/05/2025 by Kevincm

Etihad Airways has selected a new US Gateway - and it's Charlotte, NC. Etihad Boeing 787-9 in its "Greenliner" livery - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In a listing of firsts, it will be the first airline in the Middle Eastern region to fly a direct service to Charlotte. You will have to wait a while, as the airline is planning to launch the service on the 4th May … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines renames their seating products… bringing the joy of segmentation

15/05/2025 by Kevincm

Airlines love segmenting anything to drive revenue. Delta Air Lines is updating its product stack, with many changes across the classes of travel. What’s changing? Starting 15th of May, for flights on or after 1st October Oct. Delta will offer a combination of products and experiences. Delta’s seat products will now be classified into the following … [Read more...]

Braathens Regional Airlines renews its maintenance agreement with ATR Aircraft

15/05/2025 by Kevincm

Braathens Regional Airlines recently re-focused its activity by becoming a capacity airline for Scandinavian Airlines. To support this activity, they have renewed their Global Maintenance Agreement (GMA) with ATR Aircraft for five years. The GMA renewal ensures ongoing support for Braathens' ATR fleet, including access to a large pool of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Back to O’Hare and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge – Springtime Transatlantic Adventures

14/05/2025 by Kevincm

Springtime Transatlantic Adventures Back to O'Hare and the American Airlines Flagship Lounge It's time to start my adventure heading homeward. But I need to get to the airport first and enjoy the wonder of Chicago O'Hare Terminal 3. … [Read more...]

Avrilease to order up to 30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft

14/05/2025 by Kevincm

AviLease, a global aircraft lessor headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has announced it will be placing its first direct order with Boeing. The lessor signed an agreement with a firm purchase for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 more. The deal enables AviLease to scale up its growing portfolio and provides its customers with the latest generation, fuel-efficient … [Read more...]