Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (16th February)

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We're halfway through February - even if this cough makes me hope the weather warms up soon. Nonetheless, it's Saturday evening and it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.  Trams, The Universe and Everything - Tram 42 of West Midland Metro heads through the City Centre.  Trip Report: Miles to Bucharest I finally managed to hit publish on Part 1 this week. … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group activates “Find My – Share My Location”

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If you're travelling with an iPhone as your primary device and fly on Lufthansa, you might want to consider adding some AirTags to your next purchase. Lufthansa Group has activated "Find My- Share My Location" for lost devices. This is so that those with AirTags in their luggage stand an increased chance of being reunited with their sites This will apply across the … [Read more...]

Heathrow Airport outlines its expansion plans

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With HM Goverment backing a third runway at Heathrow Airport, Heathrow Airport is planning to move forward with expansion projects. Expect Changes Ahead - Heathrow from the Sky in January 2025 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  In an address delivered at British Steel Scunthorpe, Heathrow CEO Thomas Woldbye, they announced the largest private investment programme … [Read more...]

Iberia to switch to a revenue-based loyalty earning programme

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In a complete shock to no one, International Airlines Group subsidiary Iberia is to switch to a revenue-based loyalty programme, whilst rebranding it. The new changes are going into action on the 1st April 2025. The loyalty programme will be rebranded "Club Iberia Plus" (changing from the current loyalty naming scheme, Iberia Plus). Please note: At this time, we are … [Read more...]

Eurostar resumes direct services from Amsterdam to London

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For those of you who prefer to take the train between Amsterdam and London, there's good news: Eurostar is resuming its Amsterdam to London (direct) service. Eurostar at Amsterdam Centraal - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The station over the past 8 months has been going through some remodelling, as well as the construction of a UK Terminal to allow border clearance … [Read more...]

Thai Airways to lease a further eight Airbus A321neo aircraft

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Thai Airways International is planning to grow its regional and short-to-medium haul fleet, with the airlines signing another leasing deal. A Thai A320 tail at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport - Image Economy Class and Beyond   The airline has signed an lease agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital, for them to provision  eight (8) Airbus A321neo aircraft. These eight … [Read more...]

City of London seizes Lime and Forest Dockless Bikes

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Bikes are a great way to get around a city (especially if you can maintain a sense of balance to ride one). However, with the bike hire schemes, there are two types - docked bikes (where you go to a docking station to pick up a bike and return it later such as the TfL scheme) and dockless bikes - where you pick one without having to use a docking station (such as Lime and … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus updates its transatlantic amenities

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Aer Lingus is updating its amenities for its passengers, with some improvements both in its business and economy class cabins. In Business Class Dining options will change with the introduction of a new seasonal spring menu. On westbound flights, the new Business Class menu includes smoked salmon with crisp samphire in a citrusy dressing, and skin-on thyme and parsley … [Read more...]