Economy Class & Beyond

Christmas Rail Travel to and from London airports (hint: lots of closures)

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It's coming up to Christmas - and in the UK - you should know what that means. Yes - it's time for engineering work to be carried out and lots of line closures! Let's concentrate on Airports first London Heathrow Heathrow Express - Not operating between 24th December and 27th December Heathrow Connect -Not operating between 24th December and 27th December Yes - … [Read more...]

Life, The Universe and Everything – 42! – With British Airways in Club Europe to Zurich

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Life, The Universe and Everything - 42! - with British Airways in Club Europe to Zurich Editors Introduction: Welcome to the last trip report of 2017... and one to celebrate me getting a little bit older, if not wiser. By now, you should had guessed from the titles that I've taken more than a fair share of inspiration from Douglas Adams, writer of "The Hitchhikers Guide to … [Read more...]

Emirates add London Stansted to its network

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It seems Emirates wants to cover London with its planes. It currently serves West London (Heathrow) and the South (Gatwick). The airline is to add Stansted (towards the North East of London - in Essex) to the map. Services will commence in June 2018. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER departing Dublin - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Whilst Stansted's location towards London … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific outlines its first A350-1000 operation

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As we edge closer to entry into service, Cathay Pacific has announced the first place where the longer A350 - the A350-1000 will operate between. And it's between Hong Kong and Washington DC. Cathay Pacific A350-900 departing Manchester - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch a four times a week service between Hong Kong and Washington DC in … [Read more...]

BA’s OpenSkies to cease flying in September 2018

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As you might remember, LEVEL is going to be invading Paris Orly in 2018. This has repercussions for British Airways OpenSkies unit - with plans to wind down the current operation. It seems that a date has now been announced, with the 2nd September 2018 being the last day of current operations. British Airways OpenSkies Boeing 757 at Paris-Orly - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Delta to order 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft

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It seems Delta is following through with its intent, and will be adding 100 Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet. Delta A321neo with Pratt & Whitney Geared Turbofans - Rendering, Airbus The cabins will feature IFE at seat, streaming IFE to devices , ass well as 2Ku WiFi provisioned by Gogo.  The cabins will also have larger overhead bins installed too, and … [Read more...]

Niki suspends operations

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It seems another part of the Air Berlin fallout has hit the floor, with Niki having to suspend operations as of 14th December. The airline itself is filing for insolvency. Niki Airbus A320 at Zürich Airport (old colours, shot 2012), Image - Economy Class and Beyond It seems that Niki's future was dependant on Lufthansa gaining control of it, and merging it into one … [Read more...]

A Celebratory Trip to Chicago – Why Celebrate?

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Why Celebrate? A Celebratory Trip to Chicago Contents: So, Chicago eh. That's really different. Take the National Express, Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge BA1385 Manchester Airport to London Heathrow T5 - Pick a lounge. Any  Lounge - British Airways Galleries South, Galleries T5B BA295 London Heathrow T5 to Chicago O'Hare … [Read more...]

Eurowings announce a proper business class seat – Introducing BIZclass

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It seems Eurowings is bucking up its game in long haul Business Class, with the airline reavealing its seats. Those who haven't seen the old Lufthansa Business Class seats should look away now. So as you can see - it's the old business class seat. Eurowings is full of puff with this release, calling it BIZ Class Drum roll: Presenting our new BIZclass! Coming soon! … [Read more...]