Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad adds Malaga to its network for Summer 2020

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Etihad is to add a new destination to its Spanish network - with Malaga joining for the summer. The airline will operate three times a week for the summer. The flight will operate as a tag-on flight for its Abu Dhabi to Rabat flight. Planned operation is as follows 

EY615 DEPART AUH 09:40 ARRIVE RBA 14:50 DEPART RBA 16:10 ARRIVE AGP 
18:20 … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from Economy Class and Beyond

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For those who travel, there comes a point where we want to pause our travels and spend time with our loved ones. And Christmas is one of those times to come together. I hope you’ve made it to where you need today, and are spending it with those you love - be it at home, with friends, on a beach or enjoying your own company. On behalf of the Economy Class and Beyond … [Read more...]

Tim Clark of Emirates to Step down in 2020

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In emerging news, Emirates airline president Tim Clark is set to to retire at the end of June 2020. The news that he was due to step down emerged from an internal announcement. He will remain with the airline as an advisor after stepping down as CEO. Tim has been with Emirates since 1985, taking the CEO role in 2003 No successor has been identified yet. A time of … [Read more...]

All Change at the top at Boeing

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It's all change at the top of Boeing, as Dennis A. Muilenburg has finally decided to resign as President and CEO of the company. In his place, David L. Calhoun has been named President and CEO of The Boeing Company. Meanwhile, Lawrence W. Kellner will become Chairman of the Board. In regards to Dennis A. Muilenburg - he's finally resigned, effective immediately. Boeing's … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express closed over Christmas (24th through 27th December)

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It wouldn't be Christmas without some rail engineering works affecting Heathrow Airport - with engineering works affecting access to the airport by rail over the Christmas period. Heathrow Express train at London Heathrow Terminal 5 station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond There will be no Heathrow Express/TfL Rail services between London Paddington and Heathrow … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (22nd December)

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We're coming ever closer to Christmas and the New Year - but the news never stops. So it's time to take a pause and look back at the world in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It was the weekend before Chritmas - and lots of creatures stired in the night of the Winter Solstis. New Street at Night with the Frankfurt German Market in town. Passenger Experience When … [Read more...]

Air Canada take delivery of their first Airbus A220

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Air Canada has become the latest operator to take delivery of their first Airbus A220. The airline has taken delivery of an A220-300 (the longer length version of the A220). This delivery marks the first time a North American operator is operating this variant of type in the region (with Delta being the North American launch operator of the A220-100). It was delivered … [Read more...]

Snapshot: BA481 Barcelona to London Heathrow

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It’s time for another snapshot – this time focusing on the passenger experience aboard British Airways 481 between Barcelona El Prat and London Heathrow For those of you who are new to the blog, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as … [Read more...]