Economy Class & Beyond

China Southern Airlines to return to Helsinki

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Chinese carrier China Southern Airlines is to launch a route between Beijing and Helsinki after a five-year break. The route is a resumption of one that was operated five years ago, as conditions have improved enough for China Southern to take an interest in the destination. China Southern will operate the route between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Helsinki … [Read more...]

Emirates adds further capacity to Manila

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It seems that growth is on the agenda, with Emirates adding further capacity between Dubai and Manila. The airline will add four extra flights a week between the two destinations from 2nd April. The planned operations are: EK330 DEPART DXB 12:25 ARRIVE MNL 01:25+1 EK331 DEPART MNL 03:25 ARRIVE DXB 08:25 Commences 2nd April Operates from Dubai on Mondays, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 777-200ER on final approach to 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 British Airways Boeing 777-200ER on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport as it completes the trip from London Heathrow. British Airways has a fleet of 43 Boeing 777-200ER aircraft in its wide-body fleet. The airline also operates the Airbus A350-1000, Airbus A380, … [Read more...]

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

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Good news, everyone - we're past the halfway point of January, as we head into the marketing blitz of Blue Monday and the travel deals that might not turn up. Anyway, it's Saturday at the time of writing - it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Inclusivity and Equality - Hurst Walk, Chinatown, Birmingham  TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style This … [Read more...]

TAP Air Portugal steps up its Porto Base

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TAP Air Portugal is looking to its northern base in Porto, as it strengthens its operations at the airport. TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320.  Routes and Networks For this winter, TAP is offering 135 direct flights per week from Porto to destinations, including 13 weekly flights to four intercontinental destinations: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, New York and Luanda. This … [Read more...]

Caledonian Sleeper to start serving Birmingham

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The Caledonian Sleeper - a night-rail service operating between London and Scotland is to have a new stop from tonight, 15th January, with trains stopping at Birmingham International train station. The Highland Sleeper service will operate six times a week between Birmingham International and Scotland, connecting the West Midlands directly with Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Fort … [Read more...]

Flying Blue Status match returns for UK Residents

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So it's been... just over 12 months since British Airways did the dirty on its Club members, even though there has been a little backtrack. And most of us have a view if we are on track to retain our frequent flyer status with British Airways. Or not in some cases. Well, a new lifeline has been launched, with a paid status match with Air France-KLM's frequent flyer … [Read more...]